"VESA" and the Apple iMac All-In-One

For people who may not be familiar with the term "VESA compliant", VESA stands for "Video
Electronics Standards Association". The common definition when referring to LCD and Flat Panel
monitors is: "VESA standard" means a hole pattern on the back of the monitor; 75 mm x 75 mm or
100 mm x 100 mm (approximately 3" x 3" and 4" x 4" respectively). The diameter of the screws used
to mount displays with VESA mounting is 4 mm. The VESA mounting holes on the back of LCD
monitors may be centered or located towards the bottom stand. With certain displays you may have
to remove the stand or a cover plate before you can access the mount holes. If you are interested in
more in-depth information about VESA standards, the VESA.org website also provides summaries of
the organization's display mounting standards.

As confirmed by Apple's Support Site: "No VESA Mount Adapter Kit" for the iMac Intel "Core Duo"
and iMac G5 "iSight", making these iMac models VESA non-compliant. Also, "while similar in form to
previous iMac G5 models, these models are not compatible with Apple's iMac G5 VESA Mount
Adapter Kit."

The 17-Inch and 20-Inch iMac models from the "White" series iMac Core 2 Duo have the same
housing and stand as the original Intel powered iMac Core Duo series, and these models are VESA
non-compliant as well. The new 20-Inch "Aluminum" iMac Core 2 Duo models also are not VESA
compliant.

The confusion is because Apple at one time did provide an optional VESA adapter kit with similar
iMac models. The earlier iMac G5 models that could be made VESA compliant with adapter kits by
Apple are: Two models with 20-inch displays -- the iMac G5/1.8 20-Inch and G5/2.0 20-Inch, and 3
models with 17-inch displays -- the iMac G5/1.6 17-Inch, G5/1.8 17-Inch, and G5/2.0 17-Inch.

With regards to iMac models offered after these pre-iSight models, only the 24-inch iMac models
have had VESA adapter kits available. The 17-inch and 20-inch iMac models were left having no
VESA bracket kit option and more importantly, no easy method for removing the stand. Because of
this, and the fact that most people who purchased the 17-inch and 20-inch iMac as a "portable"
computer, it was essential to develop a VESA adapter kit for the iMac that would not require the
stand to be removed or any modification to be made to the computer. The iMac VESA Mount
Adapter Kit provides the best of both worlds for the iMac user as it allows them the flexibility to attach
their iMac to a VESA mounting system and mount their iMac the way they would like to e.g., above a
work surface, on a wall, kitchen cabinet, etc. Then, when they decide to temporarily move their iMac
to a different location or take it with them when they travel, the iMac is ready to go with a few turns of
the patent pending fastening assembly.
The product arrived very quickly, and installed like
a snap!  Really nice workmanship, simple
instructions.  Not sure if you are the manufacturer
or just reselling, but if the former, really nice
work.  Don't know why, but it always makes me
happy to see someone take it upon themselves
to make an opportunity for themselves, and fill a
gap to actually FIX a problem / product
shortcoming (rather than just complaining about
it, or wishing there was a fix!).  Thanks for the
product, fast shipping, and follow up.

Ira
Montreal, Quebec
The iMac VESA Mount Adapter Kit provides a method for attaching Apple iMac all-in-one
computers to VESA compliant wall mounting and articulating arm systems; providing a
VESA mount interface for iMac models that are otherwise considered VESA non-compliant
or unable to mount.

iMac models deemed VESA non-compliant or non-compatible by wall mount and articulating
arm  manufacturers include: Aluminum iMac 20-inch, 17-inch and 20-inch iMac Intel Core 2
Duo, 17-inch and 20-inch iMac with iSight, G5 17-inch and 20-inch. The iMac VESA Mount
Adapter Kit is specifically designed for these models, but can be used with every 17-inch
and 20-inch iMac all-in-one systems.

The iMac VESA Mount Adapter Kit integrates with the iMac’s stand. Our patent pending
design requires no alterations to be made to the iMac computer; ensuring that warranty is
not void due to the disassembling of, or modifications made to the computer. This design
maintains the integrity of the iMac as a portable computer and provides alternate options to
the user to mount the iMac or use as a stand alone. When the adapter bracket is attached to
a VESA mounting system, the fastening system allows for the iMac to be mounted and
detached quickly and easily by the user.

The iMac VESA Mount Adapter Kit requires a mounting system providing the 100mm x
100mm (approximately 4" x 4") hole pattern for proper attachment of the iMac computer.

With the iMac VESA Mount Adapter attached, the 17-inch or 20-inch iMac complies with the
VESA MIS-D, 100, C version specification.


The VESA Mount Adapter Kit is compatible with all iMac 17-inch  and 20-inch models.
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iMac Wall Mount - iMac VESA Adapter Kit
VESA Mount Adapter Kit For Apple
iMac 17-inch and 20-inch Computer

Apple iMac models: Aluminum Intel iMac 20-inch,
17 and 20-inch Intel iMac Core 2 Duo (white);
iMac with iSight; iMac G5

The iMac VESA Mount Adapter Kit allows your 17-inch
or 20-inch iMac all-in-one computer to be used with a
variety of alternate mounting solutions such as wall
mounts and zero footprint articulating arms based on
the VESA flat panel mounting interface (FPMI).
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