Apple iMac Specifications
Page - The Oct 2009 iMacs Compared To The March 2009 iMacs
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) iMacs now come with 4GB of main memory
2)
iMacs now support up to 16GB of main memory
3)
Mini-DVI port now replaced by Mini DisplayPort
4)
iMacs now come with wireless keyboard and wireless mouse
Low-End 21.5 Inch Model - MB950LL/A
1) Processor speed increases from 2.66GHz to 3.06GHz (3.33GHz option)
2) Hard drive capacity goes from 320GB to 500GB
3) 20" LCD display increases to 21.5-inch LED display
4) Half a pound heavier
High-End 21.5 Inch Model - MC413LL/A
1) Processor speed increases from 2.66GHz to 3.06GHz (3.33GHz option)
2) Monitor decreases from 24 inch to 21.5 inch
3) Screen resolution decreases from 1920 x 1200 pixels
to 1920 x 1080 pixels
4) Graphics Card goes from NVIDIA GeForce 9400M to ATI Radeon HD 4670
5) Hard drive capacity goes from 640GB to 1TB (Optional 2TB)
6) 4.9 pounds lighter
Low-End 27 Inch Model - MB952LL/A
1) Processor speed increases from 2.93GHz to 3.06GHz (3.33GHz option)
2) 24 " LCD display increases to 27-inch LED display
3) Graphics Card goes from NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 to ATI Radeon HD 4670
4) Hard drive capacity goes from 640GB to 1TB (Optional 2TB)
5) Price decreases $100
High-End 27 Inch Model - MB953LL/A
1) Processor speed decreases from 3.06GHz to 2.66GHz (2.8GHz option)
2) Processor type shifts to higher performance Quad-Core Intel Core i5 from Intel Core 2 Duo (2.8GHz option is Quad-Core Intel Core i7)
3) Graphics Card goes from NVIDIA GeForce GT 130 to ATI Radeon HD 4850
4) Optional 2TB Hard drive
Audio line in/optical digital audio input (minijack)
Mini DisplayPort output port with support for DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI (adapters sold separately).
Four USB 2.0 ports on computer
One FireWire 800 port; 7 watts
Headphone/optical digital audio output (minijack)
Audio line in/optical digital audio input (minijack)
Mini DisplayPort output port with support for DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI (adapters sold separately).
Four USB 2.0 ports on computer
One FireWire 800 port; 7 watts
Headphone/optical digital audio output (minijack)
Audio line in/optical digital audio input (minijack)
Mini DisplayPort output port with support for DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI (adapters sold separately). 27-inch models also support input from external DisplayPort sources (adapters sold separately)
Four USB 2.0 ports on computer
One FireWire 800 port; 7 watts
Headphone/optical digital audio output (minijack)
Audio line in/optical digital audio input (minijack)
Mini DisplayPort output port with support for DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI (adapters sold separately). 27-inch models also support input from external DisplayPort sources (adapters sold separately)
Screen
21.5-inch (viewable) LED-backlit glossy 16:9 widescreen TFT active-matrix display; 1920 by 1080 pixels; millions of colors; IPS technology
Support for external display in extended desktop and video mirroring mode
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
21.5-inch (viewable) LED-backlit glossy 16:9 widescreen TFT active-matrix display; 1920 by 1080 pixels; millions of colors; IPS technology
Support for external display in extended desktop and video mirroring mode
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
27-inch (viewable) LED-backlit glossy 16:9 widescreen TFT active-matrix display; 2560 by 1440 pixels; millions of colors; IPS technology
Support for external display in extended desktop and video mirroring mode
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
27-inch (viewable) LED-backlit glossy 16:9 widescreen TFT active-matrix display; 2560 by 1440 pixels; millions of colors; IPS technology
Support for external display in extended desktop and video mirroring mode
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
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