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 MacBook Air (Mid 2013)
From $999
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 iMac (Late 2012)
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| Overview | ||
| Released | Jun 10, 2013 | Nov 30, 2012 |
| Launch price | $999 | $1,299 |
| Chip | Intel Core i5, 1.3 GHz | Intel Core i5 quad-core, 2.7 GHz |
| Status | Vintage | Vintage |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11.6-inch or 13.3-inch | 21.5-inch or 27-inch |
| Type | LED-backlit widescreen | LED-backlit widescreen LCD |
| Resolution | 1366 x 768 (11-inch), 1440 x 900 (13-inch) | 1920 x 1080 (21.5-inch), 2560 x 1440 (27-inch) |
| Chip | ||
| Chip | Intel Core i5, 1.3 GHz | Quad-core Intel Core i5, 2.7 GHz (21.5-inch) or 2.9 GHz (27-inch) |
| CPU cores | 2 | 4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB, up to 8 GB | 8 GB DDR3, up to 16 or 32 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB to 512 GB flash | 1 TB hard disk; Fusion Drive and SSD options |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 9 hours (11-inch), 12 hours (13-inch) | - |
| Ports | ||
| Ports | - | 4 USB 3.0, 2 Thunderbolt, SDXC, Gigabit Ethernet |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | 802.11ac | - |
| Camera | ||
| Camera | 720p FaceTime HD | 720p FaceTime HD |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 1.08 kg (11-inch), 1.35 kg (13-inch) | 5.7 kg (12.5 lb) for the 21.5-inch; 9.5 kg (21 lb) for the 27-inch |
| Software | ||
| Launch OS | - | OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | - | Nvidia GeForce GT 640M (21.5-inch) or GTX 660M (27-inch), 512 MB |
| Availability | ||
| Announced | - | October 23, 2012 |
| Released | - | November 30, 2012 |
| Launch price | - | $1,299 |
| Colors | ||
| Finishes | - | Aluminum |
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