iMac (Early 2008) - Technical Specifications
| 20-inch iMac(MB323LL/A) | 20-inch iMac(MB324LL/A) | 24-inch iMac(MB325LL/A) |
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Processor | 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo | 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo | 2.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo |
L2 cache | 6MB shared | ||
Frontside bus | 1066MHz | ||
Memory | 1GB (one 1GB SO-DIMM) of 800MHz DDR2 SDRAM; supports up to 4GB | 2GB (two 1GB SO-DIMMs) of 800MHz DDR2 SDRAM; supports up to 4GB | |
Hard drive | 250GB Serial ATA4; 7200 rpm | 320GB Serial ATA4; 7200 rpm | |
Optical drive | Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive with 4x double-layer burning (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) | ||
Display | 20-inch (viewable) glossy widescreen TFT active-matrix LCD, 1680 by 1050 pixels, millions of colors | 24-inch (viewable) glossy widescreen TFT active-matrix LCD, 1920 by 1200 pixels, millions of colors | |
Video | Built-in iSight camera; mini-DVI output port with support for DVI, VGA, S-video, and composite video connections via adapter3 | ||
Graphics | ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT with 128MB of GDDR3 memory | ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO with 256MB of GDDR3 memory | |
FireWire | One FireWire 400 port and one FireWire 800 port; 7 watts each | ||
USB | Three USB 2.0 ports on computer; two USB 2.0 ports on keyboard | ||
Audio | Built-in stereo speakers with 24-watt digital amplifier, built-in microphone, optical digital audio output/headphone out, optical digital audio input/audio line in | ||
Ethernet | Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) | ||
Wireless | Built-in AirPort Extreme (802.11n)2; built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) | ||
Hardware accessories | Apple Remote, Apple Keyboard, and Mighty Mouse | ||
Other | Built-in IR receiver | Built-in IR receiver, optional VESA mount adapter kit | |
Configure-to-order options | • 2GB Memory Upgrade (two 1GB) • 4GB Memory Upgrade (two 2GB) • 320GB or 500GB Hard Drive • Apple Wireless Keyboard • Wireless Mighty Mouse • Apple USB Modem • Software: iWork ’08, Aperture, Logic Express, Final Cut Express | • 4GB Memory Upgrade (two 2GB) • 500GB or 750GB Hard Drive • Apple Wireless Keyboard • Wireless Mighty Mouse • Apple USB Modem • Software: iWork ’08, Aperture, Logic Express, Final Cut Express | • 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo • NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS w/ 512MB GDDR3 Memory • 4GB Memory Upgrade (two 2GB) • 500GB, 750GB, or 1TB Hard Drive • Apple Wireless Keyboard • Wireless Mighty Mouse • Apple USB Modem • Software: iWork ’08, Aperture, Logic Express, Final Cut Express |
Limited warranty and service | Your iMac comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer’s purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple support or call 800-823-2775. | ||
Apple and the global environment | Learn more about Apple’s dedication to reducing the environmental impact of our products and process. The Apple Product Environmental Specification details the environmental attributes of our products. | ||
Recycling | Apple takes a holistic view of materials management and waste minimization. Learn more about how to recycle your Mac. |
Configurations
Size and weight
20-inch iMac
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
24-inch iMac
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
Connections and expansion
One FireWire 400 port and one FireWire 800 port; 7 watts each
Total of five USB 2.0 ports: three ports on computer, two ports on keyboard
Communications
Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi wireless networking2 (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
Display
Built-in 20-inch (viewable) or 24-inch (viewable) glossy widescreen TFT active-matrix liquid crystal display
Resolution
20-inch models: 1680 by 1050 pixels
24-inch model: 1920 by 1200 pixels
Millions of colors at all resolutions
Typical viewing angle
20-inch models:
160° horizontal
160° vertical
24-inch models:
178° horizontal
178° vertical
Typical brightness: 290 cd/m2 (20-inch models); 385 cd/m2 (24-inch model)
Typical contrast ratio: 800:1 (20-inch models); 750:1 (24-inch model)
Graphics and video support
20-inch model with 2.4GHz processor
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
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 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 adapter3
Built-in iSight camera
Support for external display in extended desktop mode
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
Storage
Hard drive4
20-inch model with 2.4GHz processor
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 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 drive
Optional 500GB, 750GB, or 1TB Serial ATA 7200-rpm 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 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
Electrical and operating requirements
Line voltage: 100-240V AC
Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz, single phase
Maximum continuous power: 200W (20-inch models); 280W (24-inch model)
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
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)
Apple Mini-DVI to Video Adapter (M9319G/A)
Apple FireWire Cable (M8706G/A)
AppleCare Protection Plan (MA520LL/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)
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.