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Imac 14,1 (year 2013) 21.5 inches Core i5 @2.70Ghz 8gb RAM 1Tb HDD Storage

Original price was: KSh 43,999.00.Current price is: KSh 39,999.00.

Imac 14,1 (year 2013) 21.5 inches Core i5 @2.70Ghz 8gb RAM 1Tb HDD Storage Refurbished

Model Imac 14,1 (year 2013)
Processor Core i5 @2.70Ghz
Memory 8gb RAM
Storage 1Tb HDD Storage
Display 21.5 inches

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Description

Imac 14,1 (year 2013) 21.5 inches Core i5 @2.70Ghz 8gb RAM 1Tb HDD Storage Refurbished

Overview

The iMac 14,1 (Late 2013) is a 21.5-inch all-in-one desktop from Apple, featuring a slim unibody design, Full HD display, and Intel Core i5 processing power. While now considered vintage, it remains a functional machine for basic computing, media consumption, and light productivity tasks.


🔍 Detailed Specifications & Features
1. Performance
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4570R (4th Gen “Haswell”)
    • 4 cores, 4 threads
    • Base clock: 2.7GHz | Turbo Boost: 3.2GHz
    • Iris Pro 5200 Graphics (integrated, 128MB eDRAM)
  • Memory: 8GB DDR3 RAM (1600MHz, non-upgradable in 21.5″ model)
  • Storage: 1TB 5400RPM HDD (slow by modern SSD standards)
2. Display
  • 21.5-inch LED-backlit IPS display
    • Resolution: 1920×1080 (Full HD)
    • Brightness: 250 nits
    • Color gamut: Standard sRGB (not P3 wide color)
    • Glossy glass coating (reflective but vibrant)
3. Design & Build
  • Thin aluminum unibody (5mm edge, thicker at center)
  • Weight: 12.5 lbs (5.7 kg)
  • Color: Silver with black bezels
  • Ports:
    • 4× USB 3.0 (5Gbps)
    • 2× Thunderbolt 2 (20Gbps, supports external displays)
    • SDXC card slot
    • Gigabit Ethernet
    • 3.5mm headphone jack
4. Graphics & Multimedia
  • Intel Iris Pro 5200 Graphics
    • Decent for light tasks (Photoshop, 1080p video playback)
    • Struggles with modern gaming/3D rendering
  • Stereo speakers (average quality, lacks bass)
  • 720p FaceTime HD webcam
5. Software & Compatibility
  • Original OS: OS X Mavericks (10.9)
  • Maximum Supported OS: macOS Catalina (10.15) (no official macOS Big Sur+)
  • Can run Windows/Linux via Boot Camp
6. Upgradability & Repairability
  • RAM: Soldered (not upgradable in 21.5″ model)
  • Storage: HDD can be replaced with SSD (requires disassembly)
  • Display/Logic Board: Difficult to service (glued display)

🎯 Who Should Buy This iMac?

✔ Casual users (web browsing, email, office work).
✔ Media consumers (YouTube, streaming, iTunes).
✔ Budget buyers (used market price: 150–300).

❌ Limitations
  • Slow HDD (upgrading to SSD highly recommended).
  • No macOS updates beyond Catalina (security risks).
  • Weak GPU for gaming/video editing.
  • Non-upgradable RAM (8GB max in 21.5″ model).

⚙️ Recommended Upgrades
  1. Replace HDD with SSD (dramatically improves speed).
  2. Use external Thunderbolt SSD (if internal upgrade is difficult).
  3. Install lightweight OS (Linux, or macOS patchers for newer versions).

🔄 Comparison vs. Newer iMacs
Feature iMac 14,1 (2013) iMac 21.5″ (2020)
CPU Core i5-4570R (4C/4T) Core i5-10500 (6C/12T)
GPU Iris Pro 5200 Intel UHD 630
RAM 8GB (soldered) 8GB (upgradable)
Storage 1TB HDD 256GB SSD (base)
OS Support macOS Catalina macOS Ventura+

🏆 Final Verdict

The iMac 14,1 (2013) is a dated but usable all-in-one best suited for:
✅ Light computing tasks (web, documents, media).
✅ Budget-friendly macOS experience.

Avoid if you need:

  • Modern software support.
  • Gaming/video editing.

Alternative: 2015+ iMacs (Retina display, better GPU).

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