Apple iMac Specifications
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The Tables below show the major specifications and features for Apple iMacs. Different configurations for the iMacs are based on Apple's Online Store. Vendors' configurations may vary.
Configurations and prices reflect that of the machines when they were introduced
Major technological changes from last generation of iMacs
All
1) Processor changes from PPC G5 to Intel Core Duo (Two processors on one chip)
2) Processor L2 cache moves from 512K to 2 MB
3) Graphics card moves from ATI Radeon X600 Pro to ATI Radeon X1600
512MB of PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 SDRAM
2GB Max
Two memory slots
512MB of PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 SDRAM
2GB Max
Two memory slots
Graphics Support
ATI Radeon X1600
128 MB of GDDR3 video memory
PCI-Express
ATI Radeon X1600
128 MB of GDDR3 video memory
PCI-Express
Hard Drive
160GB Serial ATA; 7200 rpm
250GB Serial ATA; 7200 rpm
Optical Drive
8x SuperDrive with 2.4x Dual Layer burn (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Writes DVD+R DL discs at 2.4x
Writes DVD-R discs at 8x
Writes DVD+R discs at 8x
Writes DVD-RW discs at 4x
Writes DVD+RW discs at 4x
Reads DVDs at 8x
Writes CD-R discs at 24x
Writes CD-RW discs at
8x
Reads CDs at 24x
8x SuperDrive with 2.4x Dual Layer burn (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Writes DVD+R DL discs at 2.4x
Writes DVD-R discs at 8x
Writes DVD+R discs at 8x
Writes DVD-RW discs at 4x
Writes DVD+RW discs at 4x
Reads DVDs at 8x
Writes CD-R discs at 24x
Writes CD-RW discs at
8x
Reads CDs at 24x
512MB of 533MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-4200)
2.5GB Max
One memory slot
512MB of 533MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-4200)
2.5GB Max
One memory slot
Graphics Support
ATI Radeon X600 Pro with 128MB DDR SDRAM;
PCI-Express
ATI Radeon X600 XT with 128MB DDR SDRAM
PCI-Express
Hard Drive
160GB Serial ATA; 7200 rpm
250GB Serial ATA; 7200 rpm
Optical Drive
Slot loading SuperDrive
(DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Writes DVD+R DL discs at 2.4x speed
Writes DVD-R and DVD+R discs at 8x speed
Writes DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs at 4x speed
Reads DVDs at 8x speed
Writes CD-R discs at 24x speed
Writes CD-RW discs at
8x speed
Reads CDs at 24x speed
Slot loading SuperDrive
(DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Writes DVD+R DL discs at 2.4x speed
Writes DVD-R and DVD+R discs at 8x speed
Writes DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs at 4x speed
Reads DVDs at 8x speed
Writes CD-R discs at 24x speed
Writes CD-RW discs at 8x speed
Reads CDs at 24x speed
Communication
Built-in 10/100/1000 Gigabit BASE-T
Built-in 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme Card (802.11g standard; Wi-Fi Certified for 802.11g and 802.11b interoperability)
Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module
Built-in 10/100/1000 Gigabit BASE-T
Built-in 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme Card (802.11g standard; Wi-Fi Certified for 802.11g and 802.11b interoperability)
Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module
Connectivity
Three USB 2.0 ports on computer, two USB 1.1 ports on keyboard
2 FireWire 400 Ports, 8 watts shared
Optical digital audio output
Audio line in
VGA output port (requires VGA display adapter, sold separately)
S-video & composite video out (requires adapter, sold separately)
Three USB 2.0 ports on computer, two USB 1.1 ports on keyboard
2 FireWire 400 Ports, 8 watts shared
Optical digital audio output
Audio line in
VGA output port (requires VGA display adapter, sold separately)
S-video & composite video out (requires adapter, sold separately)
Screen
17" LCD display
1440 by 900
20" LCD display
1680 by 1050
Weight
15.5 pounds (7 kg)
22 pounds (10 kg)
Extras
Built-in iSight camera
Apple Remote Control
Apple Mighty Mouse
Built-in iSight camera
Apple Remote Control
Apple Mighty Mouse
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