title: Getting the Machine Type and other Hardware details through Cocoa API
body: <p>On iOS, there is a <a href="http://developer.apple.com/library/IOs/#documentation/UIKit/Reference/UIDevice_Class/Reference/UIDevice.html" rel="noreferrer">UIDevice</a> class which lets you get tons of great info about the device model, operating system etc…</p>
  
  <p>I am looking for something equivalent on the Mac. I know about calling <code>system_profiler</code> from the command line, but even the <code>mini</code> setting takes several seconds to get any info.</p>
  
  <p>I am interested in fast ways to get the machine type (Macbook Air, Mac Mini, etc…), OS version, and other quick machine details from within a Mac App. The details are going o be used as a footer on support emails sent from within the app. Is there any equivalent to UIDevice, or another <strong>fast</strong> way to get some info that could help describe a user's machine?</p>