Apple Release iMac Priced At $999 For Educational Institutions

We posted earlier today about Apple’s intention to launch a < $1,000 iMac for educational users in mid to late August. But it turns out we only had to wait a few hours instead.

Apple has today introduced an iMac priced at $999 ($200 less than the entry level iMac) and it’s aimed at those within educational institutions.

The spec is as follows:

  • 3.1GHz Intel Core i3 Dual-Core
  • 21.5-inch LCD
  • AMD Radeon HD 6750 with 256MB
  • 2GB RAM
  • 250GB Hard Drive
  • SuperDrive
  • OS X Lion

While it’s nice to be able to purchase an iMac for below $1,000, for only $200 more you could buy an iMac with twice the RAM, twice the HD space, and a far faster processor. What’s more, is the educational iMac spec doesn’t mention Thunderbolt support.

Is this a great deal, or Apple’s way of selling off their old inventory?
Cormac Moylan

Based in Cork, Ireland, his first foray into the Apple world was way back in 2006 when he purchased an iMac followed by a Macbook around 4 weeks later. He currently owns a Macbook Pro, iMac, Mac Mini, iPhone 4, iPod Touch, and Apple TV. But he prefers to buy watches. Go figure!

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