Apple updates iMacs with Core Duo 2 CPUs, releases new 24-inch iMac
Wednesday, September 6 2006 @ 9:46 AM ET | Article Link
Apple updated their 17" and 20" iMacs today with new 1.83GHz, 2GHz, and 2.16GHz Intel Core Duo 2 processors. Configure-to-order options include a $250 option to upgrade your iMac with a 2.33GHz CPU. Apple also introduced a $1999 24-inch iMac with a 2.16GHz Intel Core Duo processor. The 24" iMac offers 30% more viewing area than the 20" iMac with 1920x1200 resolution. Apple lowered prices on 17" and 20" models, with the 17" iMac now starting at only $999. The following configurations are now available:

- 17" 1.83GHz iMac: $999
- 17" 2.0GHz   iMac: $1199
- 20" 2.16GHz iMac: $1499
- 24" 2.16GHz iMac: $1999

The 17" and 20" iMacs are available today from The Apple Store with 1-2 business day shipping. There is a 2-4 business day wait for the new 24-inch iMac.