27-inch Slim Unibody iMac. In October 2012, a new iMac model was introduced that featured a smaller body depth than the previous models, measuring 5 mm at its thinnest point, and without an internal SuperDrive. This was partly achieved by using a process called Full Lamination.

The iMac is a series of all-in-one computers from Apple Inc., sold as part of the company's Mac family of computers. First introduced in 1998, it has remained a primary part of Apple's consumer desktop offerings since and evolved through seven distinct forms.

Explore the history of the iMac to learn how Apple's popular desktop computer developed across two decades.

Nov 22, 2024 · Apple redesigned the iMac shortly after, and the next generation featured a “unibody” design. Instead of combining multiple pieces, the new design is milled out of a single piece of aluminum. The components are then mounted inside, directly behind the display.

Oct 27, 2009 · With a 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU, the 27-inch Apple iMac that we reviewed doesn't offer a dramatic increase in speed compared to previous models, but the LED-backlit display and...

The Apple iMac Aluminum Unibody 27” (2009) has a height of 20.4” (51.7 cm), width of 25.6” (65 cm), depth of 8.15” (20.7 cm), and weighs 30.5 lb (13.8 kg). The screen size is 27” (68.6 cm) with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 px.

May 11, 2022 · Released in late-2012, just in time for the holiday season, the slim unibody iMac was as thin as five millimeters at its narrowest point, something Apple was able to accomplish by eliminating...

Oct 20, 2024 · Unibody design allowed Apple to mill products from single blocks of aluminum. This inverted the traditional manufacturing process, by removing material rather than adding it during construction.

Aug 25, 2023 · Greener Tech: The Aluminum Unibody iMac was PVC-free, BFR-free, and met ENERGY STAR 5.0 requirements. Recyclable Materials: Aluminum and glass, both highly recyclable, formed most of the iMac’s body. Not only did you get a faster and more responsive machine, but you also made an eco-friendly choice.

The iMac Aluminium Unibody model was more compact than previous version. The iMac model released in 2009 featured an aluminum unibody enclosure, a version of which can still be seen on the current iMac models.