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Apple MK442LL/A - 21.5" iMac - i5 Quad-Core, 16GB, 1TB HDD - Renewed
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Renewed 21.5-inch Apple iMac all-in-one with quad-core i5, 16GB RAM, and a 1TB hard drive at a fraction of new pricing.
$486.99*$560.00Save 13%
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Overview
Key Features
21.5" LED IPS 1920x1080 Display, Super thin Aluminum profile, Mac OS X 10.11, FaceTime HD Webcam and Microphone
Intel 5th Gen Broadwell Core i5-5575R Quad-Core 2.8GHz CPU, Max Turbo Frequency: 3.3GHz, Cache: 4MB
16GB DDR3 RAM, 1TB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive, Built-in stereo speakers, Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
Built-in 10, 100, 1000Base-T Ethernet, Built-in 802.11ac AirPort wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, SD card reader
Specifications
Brand
Apple
Model
MK442LL/A
Display
21.5" LED IPS, 1920x1080
Processor
Intel Core i5-5575R Quad-Core 2.8GHz (Turbo 3.3GHz)
Cache
4MB
RAM
16GB DDR3
Storage
1TB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
Graphics
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
Wireless
802.11ac AirPort
Bluetooth
4.0
Ports
Thunderbolt 2, USB 3.0, SD Card Reader, Gigabit Ethernet
Operating System
Mac OS X
Condition
Renewed
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- All-in-one design eliminates cable clutter and saves significant desk space
- 16GB DDR3 RAM handles multitasking and moderate creative workloads well
- 21.5-inch 1920x1080 IPS display delivers accurate colors and wide viewing angles
- Renewed pricing makes Apple hardware accessible at a significantly lower cost
- Built-in 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 for wireless connectivity out of the box
👎 Cons
- 5400RPM hard drive is noticeably slow for boot times and application launches compared to SSD
- Intel Iris Pro integrated graphics limits performance in video editing and 3D rendering
- 5th-generation Broadwell processor is several generations behind current Intel chips
- RAM is not user-upgradeable without professional disassembly on this 21.5-inch model
- As a renewed product, cosmetic wear and shorter remaining lifespan are possible
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Renewed" mean for this iMac?
Renewed means the unit has been inspected, tested, and restored to working condition by a qualified refurbisher, though it may show minor cosmetic imperfections.
Can the RAM in this iMac be upgraded after purchase?
The 21.5-inch Late 2015 iMac (MK442LL/A) does not have a user-accessible RAM door, so upgrading memory requires professional disassembly.
What operating system does this iMac ship with, and can it be updated?
It ships with Mac OS X and can be updated up to macOS Monterey (12), which is the latest version Apple supports for this model.
Does this model include a discrete graphics card?
No, it uses Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 integrated graphics, which handles everyday tasks and light creative work but is not suited for demanding 3D applications.
What ports are available on this iMac?
It includes Thunderbolt 2 ports, USB 3.0 ports, an SD card reader, and Gigabit Ethernet for wired networking.