What is the VESA mount standard for the new 27-inch iMac with the mounting option?

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What is the VESA mount standard for the new 27-inch iMac with the mounting option?

I'm thinking of purchasing a new or refurbished 27-inch iMac for a home recording studio. I have a tube A-frame stand that I use for my musical and computer keyboards. I want to mount the iMac on the horizontal 1.5 inch tubes, but eed to know the VESA mount standards that Apple supplies on the VESA mount version. (I've been told that the new iMacs don't have a removable stand to install your own VESA mount) 😟

Logic Studio, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)

Posted on Sep 7, 2013 3:21 PM

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Answer 1

Sep 16, 2013 7:11 AM in response to eMacstudio

I just spoke to someone at Apple who confirmed the VESA size is 100 x 100

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den.thed

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Sep 7, 2013 3:41 PM in response to eMacstudio

Apple uses a standard 4 bolt VESA flange,

see > iMac – Buy iMac with Built-in VESA Mount Adapter - Apple Store (U.S.)

But, I do not currently see a refurbished VESA mount model from Apple.

see > Refurbished iMac 27" - Apple Certified Refurbished Mac Desktop Computers - Apple Store (U.S.)

There is another less elegant solution that includes leaving the stand on.

see > iMac Mount, iMac VESA Mount Adapter Kit for 27, 24, 21.5, 20 iMac

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rkaufmann87

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Sep 9, 2013 4:19 PM in response to eMacstudio

I would suggest looking at the tech specs and if that doesn't help then a call to Apple would be in order. If the first line person doesn't know the answer request that your question be escalated to someone that may have the knowledge. Your question is valid however not exactly a FAQ.

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eMacstudio Author

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Sep 21, 2013 3:55 PM in response to UnsocialToaster

Thanks toaster! You rock!

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eMacstudio Author

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Sep 9, 2013 9:04 AM in response to den.thed

Great info den.thed! I know that their weren't any VESA iMacs in the refurb pages. I was willing to get less computer by purchasing new to get the VESA mount. That adapter from iMac Mount looks like a good option, though! Big thanks. I was asking if the mount screw holes were 100mm X 100mm or some other standard. :)

All your info is much appreciated!

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den.thed

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Sep 9, 2013 4:01 PM in response to eMacstudio

Your welcome!

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