The new, 3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo iMac and Mac mini lines are now shipping and are available through the Apple online store, Apple’s retail stores, as well as Apple authorized resellers. The company has revealed in a report that the Intel Core i5 and i7 quad-core versions of the new iMac are only available for order. The units will start shipping this November.

“The iMac is widely praised as the best desktop computer in the world and today we are making it even better,” Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing, said. “With brilliant LED displays and the revolutionary Magic Mouse, the new iMac delivers an amazing desktop experience that we think customers will love.”

Softpedia has recently reported that Apple’s new iMac sports a new, edge-to-edge glass design, and a seamless, all-aluminum enclosure. The fresh model is also the fastest ever, according to Apple. Configurations include a version equipped with Intel Core 2 Duo processors starting at 3.06 GHz, as well as Core i5 and i7 quad-core-equipped systems, “for up to twice the performance,” Apple says. However, those seriously considering buying a new iMac may need additional information about the newly available configurations. According to Apple, those include the following:


21.5-inch 3.06 GHz iMac - $1,199

- 21.5-inch 1920 x 1080 LED-backlit display;
- 3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB shared L2 cache;
- 4GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM expandable to 16GB;
- NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics;
- 500GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 7200 rpm;
- a slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW);
- Mini DisplayPort for video output (adapters sold separately);
- built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
- built-in iSight video camera;
- Gigabit Ethernet port;
- four USB 2.0 ports;
- one FireWire 800 port;
- SD card slot;
- built-in stereo speakers and microphone; and
- Wireless Apple Keyboard, Magic Mouse.


21.5-inch 3.06 GHz iMac - $1,499

- 21.5-inch 1920 x 1080 LED-backlit display;
- 3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB shared L2 cache;
- 4GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM expandable to 16GB;
- ATI Radeon HD 4670 discrete graphics; with 256MB GDDR3;
- 1TB Serial ATA hard drive running at 7200 rpm;

- a slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW);
- Mini DisplayPort for video output (adapters sold separately);
- built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
- built-in iSight video camera;
- Gigabit Ethernet port;
- four USB 2.0 ports;
- one FireWire 800 port;
- SD card slot;
- built-in stereo speakers and microphone; and
- Wireless Apple Keyboard, Magic Mouse.


27-inch 3.06 GHz iMac - $1,699

- 27-inch 2560 x 1440 LED-backlit display;
- 3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB shared L2 cache;
- 4GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM expandable to 16GB;
- ATI Radeon HD 4670 discrete graphics; with 256MB GDDR3;
- 1TB Serial ATA hard drive running at 7200 rpm;
- a slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW);
- Mini DisplayPort for video input and output (adapters sold separately);
- built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
- built-in iSight video camera;
- Gigabit Ethernet port;
- four USB 2.0 ports;
- one FireWire 800 port;
- SD card slot;
- built-in stereo speakers and microphone; and
- Wireless Apple Keyboard, Magic Mouse.


27-inch 2.66 GHz Core i5 iMac - $1,999

- 27-inch 2560 x 1440 LED-backlit display;
- 2.66 GHz Intel Core i5 quad-core processor with 8MB shared L3 cache;
- 4GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM expandable to 16GB;
- ATI Radeon HD 4850 discrete graphics; with 512MB GDDR3;
- 1TB Serial ATA hard drive running at 7200 rpm;
- a slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW);
- Mini DisplayPort for video input and output (adapters sold separately);
- built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
- built-in iSight video camera;
- Gigabit Ethernet port;
- four USB 2.0 ports;
- one FireWire 800 port;
- SD card slot;
- built-in stereo speakers and microphone; and
- Wireless Apple Keyboard, Magic Mouse.

Apple also revealed in a report yesterday that build-to-order options for the 27-inch Core i5 quad-core iMac included a 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 quad-core processor. Both new iMacs ship with an Apple Wireless Keyboard, Magic Mouse, cleaning cloth, power cord, install/restore DVDs and printed and electronic documentation. The computers come pre-installed with Mac OS X Snow Leopard and iLife, which includes iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, and iWeb. Visit the company here to get the full scoop on its new iMac line, as well as other new products and upgrades announced after the company’s disclosure of FY '09 Q4 earnings.