Apple iMac A1311 PC Details
Apple iMac PC Specifications
iMac A1311 21.5-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with IPS technology, a 1920 x 1080-pixel resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio, and 178-degree viewing angle (horizontal and vertical). Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to a 30-inch display (2560 by 1600 pixels) on an external display.
2.50 GHz Intel Core i5-2400S Quad Core Processor (up to 3.30GHz with Turbo Boost)
256 GB Solid State Drive (SSD)
8 GB installed RAM (1333 MHz DDR3; supports up to 16 GB, 4 Slots)
8x slot-loading SuperDrive with double-layer DVD
Built-in FaceTime camera for video chatting (up to HD 720p resolution when connecting to other Macs)
Wireless-N Wi-Fi wireless networking (based on 802.11n specification; 802.11a/b/g compatible)
Gigabit Ethernet wired networking (10/100/1000BASE-T)
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) for connecting with peripherals such as keyboards, mice and cell phones
Side-loading SDXC card slot
Four USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port
One Thunderbolt port
Mini DisplayPort video output with support for DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI (adapters sold separately).
Built-in stereo speakers with two internal 17-watt high-efficiency amplifiers along with built-in microphone, optical digital audio output/headphone out, optical digital audio input/audio line in
Dimensions 52.83 x 18.85 x 45.09 cm (W x D x H)
Weight 9.30 kg
MacOS 10.12 Sierra Preloaded (end user upgrade to 10.13 High Sierra)
Our Specialist view of the refurbished Apple iMac A1311
The Spec:
The Apple iMac A1311 21.5 inch refurbished All in One computer has the following spec: Released in mid 2011 with a 21.5 inch widescreen IPS LED Full HD 1920 x 1080 display that looks just amazing at almost any angle. Behind the all in one screen is an Intel Core i5 quad core (4 cores) 2.50GHz processor, 8GB RAM and a faster and sizeable 256GB Solid State Drive (SSD). All this makes up the main hardware in this iMac. For ports and networking connectivity Apple include WiFi, gigabit LAN and Bluetooth along with a HD webcam, USB 3.0 and a Thunderbolt port. It comes preinstalled with operating system MacOS 10.12 Sierra.
The Good Bits:
Apple always manages to produce modern and stylish products. This is especially true in the case of this Mac that was first released in 2011! Unlike most of its Windows counterparts, Apple includes loads of connectivity options as standard. The internal wireless card means you can connect to a wireless network. No wireless network connection, no problem! A gigabit Ethernet connection means faster and more stable internet access. You’ll find loads of ports on the back within easy reach for peripherals, another monitor and for SD and MicroSD cards.
The Not So Good Bits:
Unlike similar Windows based AiO PC’s upgrading Apple iMacs isn’t quite as straightforward. The RAM isn’t the tricky bit; if you want to upgrade the hard drive it requires specialist tools to remove the screen. So it’s not impossible but it isn’t straightforward.
The Design:
What’s not to love about how this iMac looks? Apple did set the benchmark for design in all in one computers. Its slim profile coupled with the slim bezel and brushed aluminium, it’s a work of art. Apple really knows how to nail the design aspect and at the same time remember to include plenty of ports and incorporate a simple but effective cable tidy in the stand. 10/10 from us.
Suitability:
There isn’t an environment we can’t see this pc in, whether that is in a school or college, on a reception desk or design agency or even at home as an affordable Apple iMac option.
