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iMac (Early 2009) Specifications

Complete Apple iMac (Early 2009) technical specifications · model numbers, colors, storage, dimensions and hardware details.

Chip: 2.66GHz, 2.93GHz, or 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor; 6MB shared L2 cache at full proc… Display: Built-in 20-inch (viewable) or 24-inch (viewable) glossy widescreen TFT active-matrix liq… 1680 by 1050 pixel Camera: 20-inch and 24-inch model with 2.66GHz processorNVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor w…
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Display
Built-in 20-inch (viewable) or 24-inch (viewable) glossy widescreen TFT active-matrix liquid crystal display;… · 1680 by 1050 pixel
Chip
2.66GHz, 2.93GHz, or 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor; 6MB shared L2 cache at full processor speed; 1066MHz frontside…
Storage / Colors
640GB, 1TB, 320GB · Resolution20-inch model: 1680 by 1050 pixels24-inch models: 1920 by 1200 pixels, 20-inch model: 1680 by 1050 pixels, 24-inch models: 1920 by 1200 pixels, Millions of colors at all resolutions
Weight / OS
9100 g

Apple iMac (Early 2009) technical specifications

This page contains complete technical specifications for Apple iMac (Early 2009), including display, chip, storage, colors, model numbers, dimensions, weight, operating system, connectivity, battery information and other hardware details.

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▣Display

  • Built-in 20-inch (viewable) or 24-inch (viewable) glossy widescreen TFT active-matrix liquid crystal display
  • Resolution20-inch model: 1680 by 1050 pixels24-inch models: 1920 by 1200 pixels
  • 20-inch model: 1680 by 1050 pixels
  • 24-inch models: 1920 by 1200 pixels
  • Millions of colors at all resolutions
  • Typical viewing angle
  • 20-inch model:160° horizontal160° vertical
  • 160° horizontal
  • 160° vertical
  • 24-inch models:178° horizontal178° vertical
  • 178° horizontal
  • 178° vertical
  • Typical brightness: 290 cd/m2 (20-inch model); 385 cd/m2 (24-inch models)
  • Typical contrast ratio: 800:1 (20-inch model); 750:1 (24-inch models)

iAcoustic Performance

  • DECLARED NOISE EMISSIONS in accordance with ISO 9296
  • Sound Power LevelLWAd (B)1 B = 10 dBSound Pressure LevelOperator PositionLpAm (dB)2.66 GHz2.93 GHz3.06 GHz2.66 GHz2.93 GHz3.06 GHzIdle3.23.33.1212120Hard drive accessing3.23.33.1212120CD drive accessingno valueno valueno valueno valueno valueno value
  • LWAd is the statistical upper-limit A-weighted sound power level (rounded to the nearest 0.1 B).
  • LpAm is the mean A-weighted sound pressure level measured at the operator position (rounded to the nearest dB).
  • 1 B (bel) = 10 dB (decibel).

iAudio

  • 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
  • Support for Apple Stereo Headset with microphone

iCommunications

  • Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi wireless networking (based on IEEE 802.11n draft specification);2 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)

iConfigurations

  • 20-inch iMac(MB417LL/A)24-inch iMac(MB418LL/A)24-inch iMac(MB419LL/A)24-inch iMac(MB420LL/A)Processor2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo2.93GHz Intel Core 2 Duo3.06GHz Intel Core 2 DuoL2 cache6MB sharedFrontside bus1066MHzMemory2GB (two 1GB SO-DIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM; supports up to 8GB4GB (two 2GB SO-DIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM; supports up to 8GBHard drive320GB Serial ATA5; 7200 rpm640GB Serial ATA5; 7200 rpm1TB Serial ATA5; 7200 rpmOptical driveSlot-loading 8x SuperDrive with 4x double-layer burning (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)Display20-inch (viewable) glossy widescreen TFT active-matrix LCD, 1680 by 1050 pixels, millions of colors24-inch (viewable) glossy widescreen TFT active-matrix LCD, 1920 by 1200 pixels, millions of colorsVideoBuilt-in iSight camera; Mini DisplayPort output with support for DVI, dual-link DVI, and VGA video connections via adapter4GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce 9400M with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory3NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 with 256MB of GDDR3 memoryNVIDIA GeForce GT 130 with 512MB of GDDR3 memoryFireWireOne FireWire 800 port; 7 wattsUSBFour USB 2.0 ports on computer; two USB 2.0 ports on keyboardAudioBuilt-in stereo speakers with 24-watt digital amplifier, built-in microphone, optical digital audio output/headphone out, optical digital audio input/audio line inEthernetBuilt-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit)WirelessBuilt-in AirPort Ext…

⌁Connections and expansion

  • One FireWire 800 port; 7 watts
  • Total of six USB 2.0 ports: four ports on computer, two ports on wired keyboard

iElectrical and operating requirements

  • Line voltage: 100-240V AC
  • Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz, single phase
  • Maximum continuous power: 200W (20-inch model); 280W (24-inch models)
  • Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
  • Storage temperature: -40° to 185° F (-40° to 85° C)
  • Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
  • Maximum altitude: 10,000 feet

iEnvironmental Status Report

  • Arsenic-free display glass
  • BFR-free
  • PVC-free (internal cables)
  • Highly recyclable aluminum and glass enclosures
  • Meets ENERGY STAR 5.0 requirements
  • Rated EPEAT Gold

iGraphics and video support

  • 20-inch and 24-inch model with 2.66GHz processorNVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory3
  • NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory3
  • 24-inch model with 2.93GHz processor, one of the following:NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 graphics processor with 256MB of GDDR3 memoryNVIDIA GeForce GT 130 graphics processor with 512MB of GDDR3 memoryATI Radeon HD 4850 graphics processor with 512MB of GDDR3 memory
  • NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 graphics processor with 256MB of GDDR3 memory
  • NVIDIA GeForce GT 130 graphics processor with 512MB of GDDR3 memory
  • ATI Radeon HD 4850 graphics processor with 512MB of GDDR3 memory
  • 24-inch model with 3.06GHz processor, one of the following:NVIDIA GeForce GT 130 graphics processor with 512MB of GDDR3 memoryATI Radeon HD 4850 graphics processor with 512MB of GDDR3 memory
  • Mini DisplayPort output port with support for DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI via adapter4
  • Built-in iSight camera
  • Support for extended desktop and video mirroring modes
  • Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to a 30-inch display (2560 by 1600 pixels) on an external display

iOptions

  • Accessories
  • Time Capsule
  • AirPort Express Base Station
  • AirPort Extreme Base Station
  • Apple Wireless Keyboard
  • Apple Wireless Mighty Mouse
  • Apple 8x DVD-R Media Kit
  • Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
  • Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
  • Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter
  • Apple FireWire Cable
  • AppleCare Protection Plan
  • iMac 24-inch VESA Mount Adapter
  • Applications
  • iWork
  • Aperture
  • Logic Express
  • Final Cut Express

⚙Processor and memory

  • 2.66GHz, 2.93GHz, or 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
  • 6MB shared L2 cache at full processor speed
  • 1066MHz frontside bus
  • 2GB (two 1GB SO-DIMMs) or 4GB (two 2GB SO-DIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 8GB

↔Size and weight

  • 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

iSoftware

  • Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard (includes iTunes, Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools)
  • iLife ’09 (includes iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand)

iStorage

  • Hard drive5
  • 20-inch model with 2.66GHz processor320GB 7200-rpm Serial ATA hard drive5Optional 640GB or 1TB 7200-rpm Serial ATA hard drive
  • 320GB 7200-rpm Serial ATA hard drive5
  • Optional 640GB or 1TB 7200-rpm Serial ATA hard drive
  • 24-inch model with 2.66GHz or 2.93GHz processor640GB 7200-rpm Serial ATA hard driveOptional 1TB 7200-rpm Serial ATA hard drive
  • 640GB 7200-rpm Serial ATA hard drive
  • Optional 1TB 7200-rpm Serial ATA hard drive
  • 24-inch model with 3.06GHz processor1TB 7200-rpm Serial ATA hard drive
  • 1TB 7200-rpm Serial ATA hard drive
  • 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

iWhat’s in the box

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

iMac (Early 2009) FAQ

What is the display size of Apple iMac (Early 2009)?

Apple iMac (Early 2009) has Built-in 20-inch (viewable) or 24-inch (viewable) glossy widescreen TFT active-matrix liq… with 1680 by 1050 pixel resolution.

What chip does Apple iMac (Early 2009) use?

Apple iMac (Early 2009) uses 2.66GHz, 2.93GHz, or 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor; 6MB shared L2 cache at full proc….

What storage capacities are available for Apple iMac (Early 2009)?

Available storage capacities include 640GB, 1TB, 320GB.