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TMO Quick Tip - The iMac's Limited VESA Support

by , 7:30 AM EST, November 22nd, 2006

One of the features that Apple touted when it first released the iMac G5 was that it supported VESA compliant mounting brackets. The current crop of Intel Core 2 Duo models, however, have almost completely dropped VESA support. If you want a VESA-compliant iMac to mount on a wall, or for some other special need, you're now limited to the 24-inch model (MA456LL).


VESA adapters let you attach your iMac to a wall or articulated arm.

Sadly, Apple's missing VESA support goes back to the iMac G5 with iSight, too. The Apple Support Web site offers a short article on VESA compatible iMacs.

Some iMac owners claim that after completely disassembling their computer, they were able to install the iMac G5's VESA adapter - but this most likely voids your warranty.

If you know of a VESA mounting adapter that works with the iMac, let us know.

Jeff Gamet is TMO's Morning Editor and Reviews Editor. He lectures, teaches and speaks on Mac OS X and design-related topics, and is the author of The Designer's Guide to Mac OS X from Peachpit Press.

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Wed Jun 06, 2007 2:32 pm Subject: Apple and their non-compliant ways

For a company that wants to make wider inroads using Intel processors, it's hard to believe that their products are not VESA compliant isn't a bigger deal than a few rumblings here and there. I work in integrations and system deployment, and a client is close to passing on using the wonderful 17" iMacs as a solution because of this single reason. This is ridiculous, as far as designs go.


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Mon Dec 10, 2007 12:13 pm Subject: VESA Adapter Kit For Apple iMac 17" and 20"

Users now have an option to VESA mount their 17" and 20" iMac's, and are no longer limited to having to purchase the more expensive 24" iMac. Go to imacmount.com for more details.


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