Apple's iMac didn't get any fanfare at WWDC or the iPhone event earlier this month, but that doesn't mean the company is ignoring its line of desktop computers. Today, Apple announced it's updating the iMac line with Intel's latest processors, faster graphics, and speedy 802.11ac Wi-Fi capabilities.
The last iMac refresh happened in late 2012 with a new, slimmer look. This year's iMac shares the same appearance, but houses a 2.7 GHz quad-core Intel i5 processor (in the baseline 21.5-inch model) paired with Iris Pro graphics. The high-end 21.5-inch iMac and 27-inch models both include a 3.4 GHz processor and NVIDIA GeForce 700 series graphics. If neither of those options provide enough oomph for your computing needs, you can upgrade to Core i7 chips and GeForce GTX 780M graphics in the 27 incher.
You can choose to configure the iMac with Apple's Fusion Drive, a hybrid drive that combines and optimizes the benefits of Flash storage and a traditional hard drive, as well, in 1TB or 3TB options.
All the new iMac models include 802.11ac Wi-Fi, which can deliver speeds up to 1.3 Gigabits per second if you're connected to an 802.11ac capable base station.
Apple's not waiting for OS X Mavericks to release these guys. The new iMac is available today with Mountain Lion. Pricing starts at $1,300.
