This year, tablet computers has been the most focus by many. Computer manufacturers as well continued to enhance the functionality of tablet computers as to meet the user’s greatest expectation on this latest genre of computers. Although tablet computers are the most popular nowadays, still it cannot surpass the utmost functionality of a desktop computer. This is somehow the reason why Apple launches its latest genre in computer, an updated iMac  All-in-one desktop, now having new features and better specs.

Apple’s new updated iMac  All-in-one desktop features quad-core Intel i5 processors with an upgradable option of  i7 processors up to 3.4 Ghz. These processors highlights an integrated memory controller that generates unimaginable responsive experience. Quad-core Intel i5 and i7 processors are the latest powerful new media engine for a higher performance in video encoding and decoding. Apple’s new updated iMac  All-in-one desktop has the most powerful graphics than any other all-in-one desktop computers because of the new AMD Radeon HD graphic processors. iMac  All-in-one desktop comes with a 4 GB (two 2 GB) of 1333 MHz DDR3 memory configurable to 8 GB and 500 GB or 1 TB, 7200 rpm hard drive.

With just one tiny port, a lightning -fast transfer speeds and capable for huge expansion is the amazing feature that iMac is the first to have it, thanks to Thunderbolt I/O technology which is developed by Intel in collaboration with Apple. The 21.5-inch iMac has a single Thunderbolt port while  27-inch iMac has two ports for greater expansion. Thunderbolt I/O technology enables expandability where no other all-in-one computers have it.

Thunderbolt has this notable features:

• Amazing transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps on each bi-directional channels.
• Delivers PCI Express directly into an external high performance peripherals like RAID arrays.
• Can support FireWire® and USB consumer devices  and Gigabit Ethernet networks via adapters.
• Supports Display Port for a higher resolution on displays while working with existing adapters for HDMI, DVI, and VGA displays.

iMac’s groundbreaking Thunderbolt  Technology is expected to be widely followed as a new standard for high performance I/O since it is freely available for systems, cables and devices implementation.

Like all other Mac computers, iMac All-in-one desktop comes with Mac OS® X Snow Leopard® and iLife®. Mac OS® X Snow Leopard® is known to be the world’s most advance operating system of which Snow Leopard has been raising up in more than a decade of innovation and included Mac App Store for great apps on your Mac . iLife® is the innovative suite of Apple for creating and sharing premium photos, movies and music.

Unique features of iLife ’11:

• iPhoto® – for browsing, editing and sharing photos in full screen views.
• iMovie® – allows you to transform home videos into fun-theatrical trailers using its powerful easy-to-use tools.
• GarageBand® – includes new ways to improve your playing and  creating great sounding songs.

iMac All-in-one desktop features LED-backlit displays which are mercury-free and is made from arsenic-free glass. iMac’s LED-backlit display has full and uniform brightness with no time waiting to warm up before they reach maximum brightness. LED backlighting enables you to manage your iMac  display through fine tuning to suit the ambient light even in the dimmest room. The 21.5-inch iMac has 1920 x 1080 resolution while it boost for greater resolution of 2560 x 1440 with the 27-inch iMac. iMac display has 1000:1 contrast ratio giving a more vibrant color and blacker blacks and has the same aspect ratio with that of HDTV, 16:9. iMac display also features premium display technology called IPS (in-plane switching), giving you a bright picture with excellent color even if viewed in sideways.

iMac All-in-one desktop has a built-in FaceTime HD camera associated with Apple’s FaceTime software for a crisp and widescreen video calling the whole family will enjoy. iMac’s FaceTime HD camera lets you make FaceTime video calls in 720p resolution from your iMac to another or to a new MacBook Pro or make video calls to other Intel-based Mac computers, iPad 2, iPhone 4 or the latest iPod touch.

Experience a perfect cord-free setup with the new iMac All-in-one desktop. iMac All-in-one desktop comes with a Magic Mouse where you can click and double click anywhere across its smooth, seamless top shell since the whole surface is a button, scroll with one finger in any direction, swipe through web pages back and forth with two fingers. Or swap your Magic Mouse with Magic Trackpad at no cost and perform full gesture support for scrolling, swiping, pinching, rotating  and more. Magic Trackpad is the largest Multi-touch trackpad made by Apple that is made with a touch-friendly all-glass surface. A full-size keyboard is included with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement).

Other specs and features for iMac All-in-one desktop:

• PVC-free components and cables
• Free from Brominated flame retardants(BFR)
• Highly recyclable aluminum and glass enclosures
• Meets ENERGY STAR 5.2 requirements
• Rated EPEAT Gold
• Built-in stereo speakers
• Two internal 17-watt high-efficiency amplifiers
• Headphone/optical digital audio output (minijack)
• Audio line in/optical digital audio input (minijack)
• Built-in microphone
• Support for Apple iPhone headset with microphone
• Four USB 2.0 ports
• SDXC card slot
• Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive with 4x double-layer burning (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW
• IR receiver
• 802.11n Wi-Fi wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible
• Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) wireless technology

The 21.5-inch iMac measures 17.75 inches in height, 20.8 inches wide with depth of 7.42 inches and weighs 20.5 pounds. The 27-inch iMac on the other hand, measures 20.4 inches in height, 25.6 inches wide with depth of 8.15 inches and weighs 30.5 pounds.