Apple - 21.5" iMac® - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive - Silver
- Key Specs
- Processor Model: Intel 5th Generation Core i5 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Storage Type: HDD
- Total Storage Capacity: 1000 gigabytes
- System Memory (RAM): 8 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- General
- Product Name: 21.5" iMac® - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive
- Brand: Apple
- Model Number: MK442LL/A
- Year of Release: 2015
- Color: Silver
- Processor
- Processor Brand: Intel
- Processor Model: Intel 5th Generation Core i5 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Processor Model Number: Quad‑core Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz)
- Storage
- Storage Type: HDD
- Total Storage Capacity: 1000 gigabytes
- Hard Drive Capacity: 1000 gigabytes (The amount of data that can be stored on the device's mechanical hard drive. Hard disk drives (HDDs) typically have larger capacities than solid state drives (SSDs) but may have slower speeds.)
- Hard Drive RPM: 5400 revolutions per minute (A hard drive's data is stored on disks, or platters, that spin while transferring information to the host system. The higher the RPM, the faster the hard drive's performance.)
- Memory
- System Memory (RAM): 8 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Type of Memory (RAM): LPDDR3 (Each type of RAM delivers a different level of speed, bandwidth, energy efficiency and performance.)
- System Memory RAM Speed: 1867 megahertz (How fast the information-storing hardware operates. The faster the RAM, the faster memory can be transferred to other system components. Ultimately, faster RAM improves operational efficiency.)
- Compatibility
- Operating System: Mac OS (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- Features
- Mac Features: Siri
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 21.26 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 25.2 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 8.9 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: true (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- EPEAT Qualified: false (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria.)
- Included
- Included Software: Photos, iMovie, GarageBand
- Other
- UPC: 888462347747
iMac features a gorgeous widescreen display, powerful Intel® processors, superfast graphics, and more. All in a stunningly thin enclosure that's only 5 mm thin at its edge.
Whats Included
- 21.5" iMac - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive
- Power cord
- Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse 2
- Owner's manual
A: You should have more than enough storage space and memory for running the publishing program, assuming it is a MacOS compatible program. 1TB is storage. Computer storage is a lot like a physical filing cabinet, it tells you how big the files you keep can be. If you run out of room, you can't store any more files without cleaning out old ones. 8GB is memory. Computer memory is somewhat like short-term memory in humans. It is the capacity that the computer has for holding the information it is actively using for programs. 4GB is most likely referring to the storage size needed to download the program. 1TB is about 1000GB, so you will have enough space for your program, based on the information you provided.
Q: I know this can connect to WiFi but would I need to get anything else for it to connect??
A: If you have peripheral devices like printers or scanners or cameras or external hard drives then you would need USB cables for those, except if they are expressly wireless diverse, in which case you WiFi network would suffice for everything. If you are just surfing the web and doing eMail then you don't need anything else (other than the power cord that connects you to household power).
Q: can you upgrade the memory?
A: Yes, you can upgrade to 16GB.
Q: Is this computer good for kids "gaming"?
A: You must love your grandchildren a great deal. My son has Autism and we are able to run all of his therapy games with some fun apps and iTunes without difficulty. However, if your grandchildren are serious gamers, i.e. competition gaming this system will not work. You will need to find out what type of games they play. Nancy Drew mystery, Braid, Where is Waldo, I Spy series, The Witness and anything Sesame Street will all work well. XCOM2: War of the choosen will need a better graphics card, and faster processor. In all a more powerful system is needed for these types of games. Half the fun is getting them to talk about what they like doing. Go online with them and find the types of games they like to play. Then you’ll know what system you need.
Q: Does this model come with the Retina display?
A: Yes this Apple has a Retina display. Great display screen.
Q: Does this computer have a thunderbolt option?
A: Yes, every iMac since 2011 has built-in Thunderbolt. The 2017 models sport a newer variety of Thunderbolt called Thunderbolt 3 (or sometimes called USB-C). The earlier models would have Thunderbolt 1 or 2. You need a different cable for the Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) than for the earlier Thunderbolt 1 or 2, which use the same cables.
Q: Is there an option to install MS window OS instead of MAC OS?
A: Yes, you can install Windows in 2 ways. One is by Boot Camp, where the Mac can run Windows on a separate partition and behave pretty much like a full-fledged PC. The other is by installing special software (such as VMWare or Parallels) that installs Windows on the Mac as a separate program so you would be running Windows INSIDE the Mac operating system. The details of how to setup these are too much for this Q&A box but you can look them up by Google'ing How To Setup Boot Camp Mac or How To Setup Parallels Mac.
Q: Can i get 512 G SSD instead of the 1TB drive?
A: Not factory. You can install an SSD but unless you've taken apart an iMac before I strongly suggest against it. It is easy to crack the screen replacing it. Since an iMac is stationary, your best bet would be to buy the SSD and an enclosure since booting from a USB ok an iMac still moves extremely fast. You could format the internal drive after you have installed OS X on the SSD and have a large amount of storage.
