25.09.2013 09:20 Uhr, Quelle: Macworld UK

Apple quietly refreshes iMac all-in-one desktop

Apple today quietly refreshed its iMac desktop computer line with Intel's newest quad-core "Haswell" processor, faster solid-state storage options and support for the 802.11ac wireless standard.Unlike last year, when Apple introduced new iMac designs but then had virtually no systems to sell for months, the new iMacs were available immediately through Apple's online store. Three of the four stock configurations were listed as ready to ship within 24 hours, while the fourth was backordered two to three weeks.Last year's iMac supply debacle contributed to a 22% dwnturn in Mac sales in 2012's fourth quarter.Today, Apple kept iMac prices stable: The 21.5-in. iMac starts at $1,299, while the larger 27-in. model begins at $1,799.Rather than raise or lower prices, Apple tends to refr

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