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iMac (Mid 2007) - Technical Specifications

20-inch iMac

(MA876LL)

20-inch iMac

(MA877LL)

24-inch iMac

(MA878LL)

Processor

2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

L2 cache

4MB shared

Frontside bus

800MHz

Memory

1GB (one SO-DIMM) 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300), supports up to 4GB

Hard drive

250GB Serial ATA1; 7200 rpm

320GB Serial ATA1; 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; 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 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 2.0 EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module

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

• 2GB Memory Upgrade (two 1GB)

• 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

• 2.8GHz Intel Core 2 Extreme

• 2GB Memory Upgrade (two 1GB)

• 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 theAppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three full years. 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-certified technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple support or call 800-823-2775.

Apple and the global environment

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Recycling

Apple takes a holistic view of materials management and waste minimization. Learn more about how to recycle your Mac.

In the box

  • iMac

  • Apple Keyboard

  • Mighty Mouse

  • Apple Remote

  • Cleaning cloth

  • Power cord

  • Install/restore DVDs

  • Printed and electronic documentation

Processor and memory

  • 2.0GHz or 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, or 2.8GHz Intel Core 2 Extreme processor

  • 4MB shared L2 cache at full processor speed

  • 800MHz system bus

  • 1GB (one SO-DIMM) of PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 memory

  • Two SO-DIMM slots support up to 4GB

Hard drive

  • 20-inch model with 2.0GHz processor

    • 250GB Serial ATA 7200-rpm hard drive1

    • Optional 320GB or 500GB Serial ATA 7200-rpm hard drive

  • 20-inch model with 2.4GHz processor

    • 320GB Serial ATA 7200-rpm hard drive1

    • Optional 500GB or 750GB Serial ATA 7200-rpm hard drive

  • 24-inch model with 2.4GHz processor

    • 320GB Serial ATA 7200-rpm hard drive1

    • 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 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

Display

  • Built-in 20-inch (viewable) or 24-inch (viewable) glossy widescreen TFT active-matrix liquid crystal display

  • Resolution

    • 20-inch: 1680 by 1050 pixels

    • 24-inch: 1920 by 1200 pixels

  • Millions of colors at all resolutions

  • Typical viewing angle

    • 20-inch models

      • 160° horizontal

      • 160° vertical

    • 24-inch model

      • 178° horizontal

      • 178° vertical

  • Typical brightness: 290 nits (20-inch models); 380 nits (24-inch model)

  • Typical contrast ratio: 800:1 (20-inch models); 750:1 (24-inch model)

Communications

  • Built-in AirPort Extreme wireless networking (802.11n)2

  • Built-in Bluetooth 2.0 EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module

  • Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)

  • Works with 56K V.92 Apple USB Modem (sold separately)

Graphics and video

  • 20-inch model with 2.0GHz processor

    • ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT graphics processor

    • 128MB of GDDR3 memory

  • 20-inch model with 2.4GHz processor and 24-inch model

    • ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO graphics processor

    • 256MB 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

    • Analog resolutions up to 2048 by 1536

  • Support for external display in video mirroring mode

Electrical and environmental requirements

  • Meets ENERGY STAR 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

Size and weight (20-inch)

  • 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)4

Size and weight (24-inch)

  • 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)4

Peripheral connections

  • One FireWire 400 and one FireWire 800 port; 7 watts each

  • Total of five USB 2.0 ports: three ports on computer, two ports on keyboard

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

Software

  • Mac OS X v10.4.10 Tiger (includes Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat AV, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Xcode Developer Tools)

  • iLife ’08 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand)

  • iWork ’08 (30-day trial)

  • Front Row

  • Photo Booth

Options

Accessories

  • AirPort Express Base Station (M9470LL/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/A)

  • 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 (MA438Z/A)

  • Logic Express (MA338Z/A)

  • Final Cut Express (MA261Z/A)

  • .Mac Subscription (MA927Z/A)

  1. 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.

  2. Based on an IEEE 802.11n draft specification. Also compatible with IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, and IEEE 802.11g. Wireless Internet access requires a wireless access point and Internet access (fees may apply).

  3. Adapters sold separately.

  4. Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

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