{"wikiid":981,"langid":"en","namespace":"CATEGORY","title":"iMac Intel","revisionid":2761085,"contents_raw":"== Background ==\n\nThe Intel-based iMac line originated in 2006 when Steve Jobs announced that the new iMac would be the first piece of Mac hardware to employ an Intel CPU. iMac desktops from 2006-2021 have employed Intel processors.\n\nIn August 2020, Apple released 21.5\u201d and 27\u201d iMac models, with starting costs of $1,099 and $1,799, respectively. These iMac models offered Retina displays, nano-texture glass, fast processing, enhanced graphics, and additional storage. The 2020 iMacs were also praised for having impressive webcams.\n\nApple announced in late 2020 that it will start transitioning into using the company\u2019s own SoCs for Mac hardware, signifying the end of the line for Intel iMacs. The first iMac with Apple silicon was the [[Topic:iMac M1 24\"|2021 24\u201d iMac]], sporting the M1 chip.\n\n== Identification ==\n\nIntel iMacs are distinguished by the usage of Intel processors as opposed to the older, slower PowerPC processors. Visually, the new iMacs are identifiable by their aluminum casing and widescreen display.\n\nIntel-based iMacs have large, rectangular screens supported by a base. They are designed to sit flat on a desk or table. They have the Apple logo on the front center of the device, just below the screen.\n\nThe EMC number and model number can be found on the bottom of the stand:\n\n[image|2962917|align=center]\n\n== Additional Information ==\n\n* [link|https:\/\/www.apple.com\/imac\/?afid=p238%7CsPCctPCsw-dc_mtid_1870765e38482_pcrid_454212704621_pgrid_13945975687_&cid=aos-us-kwgo-mac--slid---product-|Apple 2020 iMac]\n* [link|https:\/\/www.apple.com\/imac\/?afid=p238%7CsPCctPCsw-dc_mtid_1870765e38482_pcrid_454212704621_pgrid_13945975687_&cid=aos-us-kwgo-mac--slid---product-|Apple 2020 iMac Review]\n* [link|http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/IMac_(Intel-based)|Wikipedia: iMac Intel]\n* [link|https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2020\/6\/22\/21295475\/apple-mac-processors-arm-silicon-chips-wwdc-2020|Apple is switching Macs to its own processors starting later this year (The Verge)]\n\n[document|159797|iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2009) Technician Guide]\n\n[document|159798|iMac (17-inch Mid 2006) and iMac (17-inch Late 2006 CD) Service Source]\n\n[document|159801|iMac (24-inch Early 2008) Service Source]\n\n[document|159803|iMac (24-inch Mid 2007) Service Source]\n\n[document|159808|iMac (20-inch Late 2006) Service Source]\n\n[document|159810|iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2020) Service Guide]\n\n[document|307744|Computers & Accessories \u2014 Mac Product Catalog]\n\n[document|159814|iMac (20-inch Early 2008) Service Source]\n\n[document|159819|iMac (24-inch Early 2008) Service Source]\n\n[document|160059|iMac (Early 2006 17-inch) Service Source]\n\n[document|167963|iMac (20-inch Early 2008) Service Source]\n\n[document|167964|iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2019) and iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2019) Service Guides]\n\n[document|167966|Apple Technician Guide: iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2010)]\n\n[document|167979|iMac (27-inch, Late 2012 and Late 2013) and iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014): Overview]\n\n[document|231860|iMac User's Guide]\n\n[document|313622|iMac (Late 2012, 21.5-inch and 27-inch) AppleCare Service Training]\n\n[document|323094|Apple iMac (Early 2006 20-inch) Service Source]\n\n[document|763370|Apple iMac 17-inch Early 2006 Service Manual]\n\n[document|769612|Apple iMac (Early 2006 20-inch) Service Source]\n\n[document|367580|Apple Education Price List \u2014 November 15, 2007]","contents_json":{"type":"doc","content":[{"type":"heading","attrs":{"level":2},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Background"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"The Intel-based iMac line originated in 2006 when Steve Jobs announced that the new iMac would be the first piece of Mac hardware to employ an Intel CPU. iMac desktops from 2006-2021 have employed Intel processors."}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"In August 2020, Apple released 21.5\u201d and 27\u201d iMac models, with starting costs of $1,099 and $1,799, respectively. 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Background<\/h2><\/div>\n\n

The Intel-based iMac line originated in 2006 when Steve Jobs announced that the new iMac would be the first piece of Mac hardware to employ an Intel CPU. iMac desktops from 2006-2021 have employed Intel processors.<\/p>\n\n

In August 2020, Apple released 21.5\u201d and 27\u201d iMac models, with starting costs of $1,099 and $1,799, respectively. These iMac models offered Retina displays, nano-texture glass, fast processing, enhanced graphics, and additional storage. The 2020 iMacs were also praised for having impressive webcams.<\/p>\n\n

Apple announced in late 2020 that it will start transitioning into using the company\u2019s own SoCs for Mac hardware, signifying the end of the line for Intel iMacs. The first iMac with Apple silicon was the 2021 24\u201d iMac<\/a>, sporting the M1 chip.<\/p>\n\n

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Identification<\/h2><\/div>\n\n

Intel iMacs are distinguished by the usage of Intel processors as opposed to the older, slower PowerPC processors. Visually, the new iMacs are identifiable by their aluminum casing and widescreen display.<\/p>\n\n

Intel-based iMacs have large, rectangular screens supported by a base. They are designed to sit flat on a desk or table. They have the Apple logo on the front center of the device, just below the screen.<\/p>\n\n

The EMC number and model number can be found on the bottom of the stand:<\/p>\n\n

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Additional Information<\/h2><\/div>\n\n