Apple iMac (Early 2008)
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iMac (Early 2008) Technical specifications

It has the 2.4GHz, 2.66GHz, 2.8GHz, or 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo proces… chip. Storage options: 250GB, 320GB, 500GB, 750GB, 1TB. Colors: Height: 18.5 inches (46.9 cm), Width: 19.1 inches (48.5 cm), Depth: 7.4 inches (18.9 cm), Weight: 20 pounds (9.1 kg)1, Height: 20.5 inches (52.0 cm), Width: 22.4 inches (56.9 cm), Depth: 8.1 inches (20.7 cm), Weight: 25.4 pounds (11.5 kg)1, 7 watts each, two ports on keyboard. Weight: 9.1 kg.

  • Display20″
  • Chip2.4GHz, 2.66GHz, 2.8G…
  • Storage250GB–1TB
  • Weight9.1 kg
  • Height: 18.5 inches (46.9 cm)
  • Width: 19.1 inches (48.5 cm)
  • Depth: 7.4 inches (18.9 cm)
  • Weight: 20 pounds (9.1 kg)1
  • Height: 20.5 inches (52.0 cm)
  • Width: 22.4 inches (56.9 cm)
  • Depth: 8.1 inches (20.7 cm)
  • Weight: 25.4 pounds (11.5 kg)1
  • 7 watts each
  • two ports on keyboard
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iMac (Early 2008): key specifications

Display20″ · 1680 × 1050
Chip2.4GHz, 2.66GHz, 2.8GHz, or 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo proces…
Storage250GB / 320GB / 500GB / 750GB / 1TB
ConnectorOne FireWire 400 port and one FireWire 800 port; 7 watts each
Dimensions (H × W × D)46.9 × 48.5 × 18.9 cm
Weight9.1 kg

Models, storage and colors

Storage

  • 250GB
  • 320GB
  • 500GB
  • 750GB
  • 1TB

Colors

  • Height: 18.5 inches (46.9 cm)
  • Width: 19.1 inches (48.5 cm)
  • Depth: 7.4 inches (18.9 cm)
  • Weight: 20 pounds (9.1 kg)1
  • Height: 20.5 inches (52.0 cm)
  • Width: 22.4 inches (56.9 cm)
  • Depth: 8.1 inches (20.7 cm)
  • Weight: 25.4 pounds (11.5 kg)1
  • 7 watts each
  • two ports on keyboard
  • IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible
  • Built-in stereo speakers
  • Built-in microphone
  • Quick Look
  • Spaces
  • Spotlight
  • Dashboard
  • Mail
  • iChat
  • Safari
  • Address Book
  • QuickTime
  • iCal
  • DVD Player
  • Photo Booth
  • Xcode Developer Tools)
  • iLife ’08 (includes iTunes
  • iPhoto
  • iMovie
  • iDVD
  • iWeb
  • GarageBand)
  • Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
  • 160° horizontal
  • 160° vertical
  • 178° horizontal
  • 178° vertical
  • 385 cd/m2 (24-inch model)
  • 750:1 (24-inch model)
  • VGA
  • S-video
  • Built-in iSight camera
  • 2.4GHz
  • 2.66GHz
  • 2.8GHz
  • 750GB
  • Optional 500GB
  • Reads DVDs at up to 8x speed
  • Reads CDs at up to 24x speed
  • Line voltage: 100-240V AC
  • Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz
  • single phase
  • 280W (24-inch model)
  • Maximum altitude: 10
  • 000 feet
  • iMac
  • Apple Keyboard
  • Mighty Mouse
  • Apple Remote
  • Cleaning cloth
  • Power cord
  • Install/restore DVDs
  • Time Capsule (MB276LL/A)
  • iWork (MA790Z/A)
  • Aperture (MB284Z/A)
  • Logic Express (MA806LL/A)
  • Final Cut Express (MB278Z/A)
  • .Mac Subscription (MA927Z/A)
  • fees may apply.
  • Adapters are sold separately.

Complete specifications

Size and weight

  • 20-inch iMac
  • Height18.5 inches (46.9 cm)
  • Width19.1 inches (48.5 cm)
  • Depth7.4 inches (18.9 cm)
  • Weight20 pounds (9.1 kg)
  • 24-inch iMac
  • Height20.5 inches (52.0 cm)
  • Width22.4 inches (56.9 cm)
  • Depth8.1 inches (20.7 cm)
  • Weight25.4 pounds (11.5 kg)

Display

  • Built-in 20-inch (viewable) or 24-inch (viewable) glossy widescreen TFT active-matrix liquid crystal display
  • Resolution 20-inch models1680 by 1050 pixels24-inch model: 1920 by 1200 pixels
  • 20-inch models1680 by 1050 pixels
  • 24-inch model1920 by 1200 pixels
  • Millions of colors at all resolutions
  • Typical viewing angle 20-inch models:160° horizontal160° vertical24-inch models:178° horizontal178° vertical
  • 20-inch models:160° horizontal160° vertical
  • 160° horizontal
  • 160° vertical
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  • 24-inch models:178° horizontal178° vertical
  • 178° horizontal
  • 178° vertical
  • Typical brightness290 cd/m2 (20-inch models); 385 cd/m2 (24-inch model)
  • Typical contrast ratio800:1 (20-inch models); 750:1 (24-inch model)

Storage

  • Hard drive
  • 20-inch model with 2.4GHz processor 250GB Serial ATA 7200-rpm hard driveOptional 320GB or 500GB Serial ATA 7200-rpm hard drive
  • 250GB Serial ATA 7200-rpm hard drive
  • Optional 320GB or 500GB Serial ATA 7200-rpm hard drive
  • 20-inch model with 2.66GHz processor 320GB Serial ATA 7200-rpm hard driveOptional 500GB or 750GB Serial ATA 7200-rpm hard drive
  • 320GB Serial ATA 7200-rpm hard drive
  • Optional 500GB or 750GB Serial ATA 7200-rpm hard drive
  • 24-inch model with 2.8GHz or 3.06GHz processor 320GB Serial ATA 7200-rpm hard driveOptional 500GB, 750GB, or 1TB Serial ATA 7200-rpm hard drive
  • Optional 500GB, 750GB, or 1TB Serial ATA 7200-rpm hard drive
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  • Optical drive
  • Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) Writes DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL discs at up to 4x speedWrites DVD-R and DVD+R discs at up to 8x speedWrites DVD-RW discs at up to 6x speed and DVD+RW discs at up to 8x speedReads DVDs at up to 8x speedWrites CD-R discs at up to 24x speedWrites CD-RW discs at up to 16x speedReads CDs at up to 24x speed
  • Writes DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL discs at up to 4x speed
  • Writes DVD-R and DVD+R discs at up to 8x speed
  • Writes DVD-RW discs at up to 6x speed and DVD+RW discs at up to 8x speed
  • Reads DVDs at up to 8x speed
  • Writes CD-R discs at up to 24x speed
  • Writes CD-RW discs at up to 16x speed
  • Reads CDs at up to 24x speed

Configurations

  • Height18.5 inches (46.9 cm)
  • Width19.1 inches (48.5 cm)
  • Depth7.4 inches (18.9 cm)
  • Weight20 pounds (9.1 kg)
  • Height20.5 inches (52.0 cm)
  • Width22.4 inches (56.9 cm)
  • Depth8.1 inches (20.7 cm)
  • Weight25.4 pounds (11.5 kg)
  • One FireWire 400 port and one FireWire 800 port; 7 watts each
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  • Total of five USB 2.0 portsthree ports on computer, two ports on keyboard
  • Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi wireless networking (based on IEEE 802.11n draft (specification); IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible
  • Built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
  • Built-in stereo speakers
  • Internal 24-watt digital amplifier
  • Headphone/optical digital audio output (minijack)
  • Audio line in/optical digital audio input (minijack)
  • Built-in microphone
  • Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard (includes Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools)
  • iLife ’08 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand)
  • Majority of circuit board laminates are free of brominated flame retardants
  • Majority of internal cables are PVC-free
  • Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
  • Received a Silver rating from EPEAT
  • Built-in 20-inch (viewable) or 24-inch (viewable) glossy widescreen TFT active-matrix liquid crystal display
  • Resolution 20-inch models1680 by 1050 pixels24-inch model: 1920 by 1200 pixels
  • 20-inch models1680 by 1050 pixels
  • 24-inch model1920 by 1200 pixels
  • Millions of colors at all resolutions
  • Typical viewing angle 20-inch models:160° horizontal160° vertical24-inch models:178° horizontal178° vertical
  • 20-inch models:160° horizontal160° vertical
  • 160° horizontal
  • 160° vertical
  • 24-inch models:178° horizontal178° vertical
  • 178° horizontal
  • 178° vertical
  • Typical brightness290 cd/m2 (20-inch models); 385 cd/m2 (24-inch model)
  • Typical contrast ratio800:1 (20-inch models); 750:1 (24-inch model)
  • 20-inch model with 2.4GHz processor ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT graphics processor with 128MB of GDDR3 memory
  • ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT graphics processor with 128MB of GDDR3 memory
  • 20-inch model with 2.66GHz processor ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO graphics processor with 256MB of GDDR3 memory
  • ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO graphics processor with 256MB of GDDR3 memory
  • 24-inch model with 2.8GHz or 3.06GHz processor, one of the following: ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO graphics processor with 256MB of GDDR3 memoryNVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS graphics processor with 512MB of GDDR3 memory
  • NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS graphics processor with 512MB of GDDR3 memory
  • Mini-DVI output port with support for DVI, VGA, S-video, and composite video connections via adapter
  • Built-in iSight camera
  • Support for external display in extended desktop mode Digital resolutions up to 1920 by 1200 pixelsAnalog resolutions up to 2048 by 1536 pixels
  • Digital resolutions up to 1920 by 1200 pixels
  • Analog resolutions up to 2048 by 1536 pixels
  • Support for external display in video mirroring mode
  • 2.4GHz, 2.66GHz, 2.8GHz, or 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
  • 6MB shared L2 cache at full processor speed
  • 1066MHz frontside bus
  • 1GB (one 1GB SO-DIMM) or 2GB (two 1GB SO-DIMMs) of 800MHz DDR2 SDRAM; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 4GB
  • 20-inch model with 2.4GHz processor 250GB Serial ATA 7200-rpm hard driveOptional 320GB or 500GB Serial ATA 7200-rpm hard drive
  • 250GB Serial ATA 7200-rpm hard drive
  • Optional 320GB or 500GB Serial ATA 7200-rpm hard drive
  • 20-inch model with 2.66GHz processor 320GB Serial ATA 7200-rpm hard driveOptional 500GB or 750GB Serial ATA 7200-rpm hard drive
  • 320GB Serial ATA 7200-rpm hard drive
  • Optional 500GB or 750GB Serial ATA 7200-rpm hard drive
  • 24-inch model with 2.8GHz or 3.06GHz processor 320GB Serial ATA 7200-rpm hard driveOptional 500GB, 750GB, or 1TB Serial ATA 7200-rpm hard drive
  • Optional 500GB, 750GB, or 1TB Serial ATA 7200-rpm hard drive
  • Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) Writes DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL discs at up to 4x speedWrites DVD-R and DVD+R discs at up to 8x speedWrites DVD-RW discs at up to 6x speed and DVD+RW discs at up to 8x speedReads DVDs at up to 8x speedWrites CD-R discs at up to 24x speedWrites CD-RW discs at up to 16x speedReads CDs at up to 24x speed
  • Writes DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL discs at up to 4x speed
  • Writes DVD-R and DVD+R discs at up to 8x speed
  • Writes DVD-RW discs at up to 6x speed and DVD+RW discs at up to 8x speed
  • Reads DVDs at up to 8x speed
  • Writes CD-R discs at up to 24x speed
  • Writes CD-RW discs at up to 16x speed
  • Reads CDs at up to 24x speed
  • Line voltage100-240V AC
  • Frequency50Hz to 60Hz, single phase
  • Maximum continuous power200W (20-inch models); 280W (24-inch model)
  • Operating temperature50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
  • Storage temperature-40° to 185° F (-40° to 85° C)
  • Relative humidity5% to 95% noncondensing
  • Maximum altitude10,000 feet
  • iMac
  • Apple Keyboard
  • Mighty Mouse
  • Apple Remote
  • Cleaning cloth
  • Power cord
  • Install/restore DVDs
  • Printed and electronic documentation
  • Time Capsule (MB276LL/A)
  • AirPort Express Base Station (MB321LL/A)
  • AirPort Extreme Base Station (MB053LL/A)
  • Apple Wireless Keyboard (MB167LL/A)
  • Apple wireless Mighty Mouse (MB111LL/A)
  • Apple 8x DVD-R Media Kit (M9472G/A)
  • Apple Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter (M9321G/B)
  • Apple Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter (M9320G/A)
  • Apple Mini-DVI to Video Adapter (M9319G/A)
  • Apple FireWire Cable (M8706G/A)
  • iMac 24-inch VESA Mount Adapter (MB060G/A)
  • iWork (MA790Z/A)
  • Aperture (MB284Z/A)
  • Logic Express (MA806LL/A)
  • Final Cut Express (MB278Z/A)
  • .Mac Subscription (MA927Z/A)
  • Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
  • Wireless Internet access requires a wireless access point and Internet access; fees may apply.
  • Adapters are sold separately.
  • 1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = 1 trillion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.

Connections and expansion

  • One FireWire 400 port and one FireWire 800 port; 7 watts each
  • Total of five USB 2.0 portsthree ports on computer, two ports on keyboard

Communications

  • Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi wireless networking (based on IEEE 802.11n draft (specification); IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible
  • Built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)

Audio

  • Built-in stereo speakers
  • Internal 24-watt digital amplifier
  • Headphone/optical digital audio output (minijack)
  • Audio line in/optical digital audio input (minijack)
  • Built-in microphone

Installed software

  • Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard (includes Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools)
  • iLife ’08 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand)

Environmental status

  • Majority of circuit board laminates are free of brominated flame retardants
  • Majority of internal cables are PVC-free
  • Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
  • Received a Silver rating from EPEAT

Graphics and video support

  • 20-inch model with 2.4GHz processor ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT graphics processor with 128MB of GDDR3 memory
  • ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT graphics processor with 128MB of GDDR3 memory
  • 20-inch model with 2.66GHz processor ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO graphics processor with 256MB of GDDR3 memory
  • ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO graphics processor with 256MB of GDDR3 memory
  • 24-inch model with 2.8GHz or 3.06GHz processor, one of the following: ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO graphics processor with 256MB of GDDR3 memoryNVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS graphics processor with 512MB of GDDR3 memory
  • NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS graphics processor with 512MB of GDDR3 memory
  • Mini-DVI output port with support for DVI, VGA, S-video, and composite video connections via adapter
  • Built-in iSight camera
  • Support for external display in extended desktop mode Digital resolutions up to 1920 by 1200 pixelsAnalog resolutions up to 2048 by 1536 pixels
  • Digital resolutions up to 1920 by 1200 pixels
  • Analog resolutions up to 2048 by 1536 pixels
  • Support for external display in video mirroring mode

Processor and memory

  • 2.4GHz, 2.66GHz, 2.8GHz, or 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
  • 6MB shared L2 cache at full processor speed
  • 1066MHz frontside bus
  • 1GB (one 1GB SO-DIMM) or 2GB (two 1GB SO-DIMMs) of 800MHz DDR2 SDRAM; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 4GB

Electrical and operating requirements

  • Line voltage100-240V AC
  • Frequency50Hz to 60Hz, single phase
  • Maximum continuous power200W (20-inch models); 280W (24-inch model)
  • Operating temperature50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
  • Storage temperature-40° to 185° F (-40° to 85° C)
  • Relative humidity5% to 95% noncondensing
  • Maximum altitude10,000 feet

What’s in the box

  • iMac
  • Apple Keyboard
  • Mighty Mouse
  • Apple Remote
  • Cleaning cloth
  • Power cord
  • Install/restore DVDs
  • Printed and electronic documentation

Options

  • Accessories
  • Time Capsule (MB276LL/A)
  • AirPort Express Base Station (MB321LL/A)
  • AirPort Extreme Base Station (MB053LL/A)
  • Apple Wireless Keyboard (MB167LL/A)
  • Apple wireless Mighty Mouse (MB111LL/A)
  • Apple 8x DVD-R Media Kit (M9472G/A)
  • Apple Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter (M9321G/B)
  • Apple Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter (M9320G/A)
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  • Apple Mini-DVI to Video Adapter (M9319G/A)
  • Apple FireWire Cable (M8706G/A)
  • iMac 24-inch VESA Mount Adapter (MB060G/A)
  • Applications
  • iWork (MA790Z/A)
  • Aperture (MB284Z/A)
  • Logic Express (MA806LL/A)
  • Final Cut Express (MB278Z/A)
  • .Mac Subscription (MA927Z/A)

Apple iMac (Early 2008) technical specifications

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What is the display size of Apple iMac (Early 2008)?

Apple iMac (Early 2008) has 20″ (1680 × 1050).

What chip does Apple iMac (Early 2008) use?

Apple iMac (Early 2008) uses 2.4GHz, 2.66GHz, 2.8GHz, or 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo proces….

What storage capacities are available for Apple iMac (Early 2008)?

Available storage capacities include 250GB, 320GB, 500GB, 750GB, 1TB.

What colors does Apple iMac (Early 2008) come in?

Apple iMac (Early 2008) is available in Height: 18.5 inches (46.9 cm), Width: 19.1 inches (48.5 cm), Depth: 7.4 inches (18.9 cm), Weight: 20 pounds (9.1 kg)1, Height: 20.5 inches (52.0 cm), Width: 22.4 inches (56.9 cm), Depth: 8.1 inches (20.7 cm), Weight: 25.4 pounds (11.5 kg)1, 7 watts each, two ports on keyboard, IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible, Built-in stereo speakers, Built-in microphone, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Xcode Developer Tools), iLife ’08 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand), Meets ENERGY STAR requirements, 160° horizontal, 160° vertical, 178° horizontal, 178° vertical, 385 cd/m2 (24-inch model), 750:1 (24-inch model), VGA, S-video, Built-in iSight camera, 2.4GHz, 2.66GHz, 2.8GHz, 750GB, Optional 500GB, Reads DVDs at up to 8x speed, Reads CDs at up to 24x speed, Line voltage: 100-240V AC, Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz, single phase, 280W (24-inch model), Maximum altitude: 10, 000 feet, iMac, Apple Keyboard, Mighty Mouse, Apple Remote, Cleaning cloth, Power cord, Install/restore DVDs, Time Capsule (MB276LL/A), iWork (MA790Z/A), Aperture (MB284Z/A), Logic Express (MA806LL/A), Final Cut Express (MB278Z/A), .Mac Subscription (MA927Z/A), fees may apply., Adapters are sold separately..

What are the dimensions and weight of Apple iMac (Early 2008)?

Apple iMac (Early 2008) measures 46.9 × 48.5 × 18.9 cm and weighs 9.1 kg.

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