Apple's new 27-inch iMac features edge-to-edge display glass, a LED-backlit screen, and 2,560x1,440 display resolution. The $1,699 starting model has a 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU, 4GB of RAM and a 1TB hard drive
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Apple didn't add Blu-ray to the new iMacs, but in addition to the slot-loading DVD burner, Apple has also added an SD Card reader.
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The ports on the back of the new iMac remain the same except for the mini DisplayPort. Now they're bi-directional, which means you can use the iMac as a second display from any video source that can work with a mini DisplayPort adapter.
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The new iMacs also feature an all-aluminum chassis and edge-to-edge glass, imparting a more industrial feel than the aluminum and dark gray polycarbon exterior on older iMacs.
