Apple Goes "Touch" With New Line of iMacs

Apple unveiled its new line of iMac desktop computers Tuesday, which feature increased processing speeds and can use a new trackpad similar to those on its laptops.

The trackpad for the iMac lets users pinch to zoom, rotate a picture with their fingertips and perform other multi-touch functions familiar to users of other Apple products. The device has a glass surface and an aluminum case and is available for $69.

The company's iMac desktops will cost between $1,199 and $1,999. It also updated its high-end Mac Pro computer, which starts at $2,499.

Apple has had a series of hit products, saying last week it was selling its iPads and iPhones "as fast as we can make them," despite setbacks such as controversy over its latest smartphone's antenna and production delays for the white version of the gadget.

As I said. a new $69 option for all new iMacs is the new Magic Trackpad, which is similar to the glass and aluminum trackpad found on the MacBook and MacBook Pro notebooks. The Magic Trackpad is wireless and complements the iMac's wireless keyboard. The Magic Trackpad supports the same multi-touch gestures as on the MacBook and MacBook Pros, including swiping and pinch to zoom.

Apple is also offering a $29 Apple Battery Charger with six rechargeable batteries included to support the Magic Trackpad, Magic Mouse, and Wireless Keyboard. You can add the Magic Trackpad and Apple Battery Charger on store.apple.com during the ordering process.