"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" and 20" 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. New 20" "Aluminum" iMac models are also not VESA mount compliant.

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

With regards to iMac models offered after these pre-iSight models, only the 24" iMac models have
had VESA adapter kits available. The 17" and 20" 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" and 20" 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
Introducing the iMac Wall Mount VESA mount Adapter Kit

The iMac Mount VESA Adapter Kit provides a method for attaching Apple iMac all-in-one
desktop computers to VESA compliant mounting systems; providing a VESA mount
interface for iMac models that are otherwise considered VESA non-compliant. iMac models
designated as VESA non-compliant or non-compatible by mount manufacturers include:
New Aluminum 20 inch; White iMac 17 and 20 inch; iMac Intel Core 2 Duo, 17 and 20 inch
iMac with iSight, 17 and 20 inch iMac G5. The iMac Mount VESA Adapter Kit is specifically
designed for these models, and provides a VESA mount solution for all 17 and 20 inch iMac
all-in-one computers.

The iMac Mount VESA Adapter Kit's patented design integrates with the iMac stand using
our unique fastening system, eliminating the need to remove the stand or modify the iMac in
any way. This allows for the VESA Adapter Kit to maintain the integrity of the iMac as a true
portable computer and ensure warranty is not voided due to disassembling or modification
to the iMac. When mounted, the fastening system allows for the iMac to be dismounted
quickly and easily for relocation or travel.

Note that VESA mount devices used for mounting iMac computers are required to have the
100mm x 100mm (approx. 4 x 4 inch) hole pattern and must provide the proper weight
capacity for your iMac.
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VESA desk mount articulating arm is not included
iMac Wall Mount - iMac VESA Mount Adapter Kit
VESA Adapter Kit For Apple iMac 20
and 17 inch Model All-In-One Computer

Mount Apple iMac models: Current Aluminum
iMac 20 models; 17 & 20 Intel iMac Core 2 Duo
(white); iMac 17 & 20 w/iSight; iMac 17 & 20 G5

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