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Introduced: March 3, 2009
Terminated: October 20, 2009


Logic Board
Standard Processor:   Intel Core 2 Duo (E8135)
Processor Speed:   2.66 GHz
Processor Upgrade:   ZIF Socket
Frontside Bus Speed:   1066 MHz
L1 Cache:   32K/32K
L2 Cache:   6 MB shared L2 cache at full processor speed
ROM:   EFI
Expansion Slots:   none
Battery:   3.6V Lithium

Memory
RAM Type:   PC3-8500 DDR3 (1066 MHz)
RAM Slots:   2
Min - Max RAM:   4 - 8 GB
Onboard RAM:   none

RAM Sizes:
  • 4 GB (2 x 2 GB)
  • 8 GB (2 x 4 GB)

Ports
USB:   4 x USB 2.0
FireWire:   1 x 800-Mbps

Communications:
  • Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi wireless networking (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)
  • Works with 56K V.92 Apple USB Modem (sold separately)
  • Built-in IR Receiver
  • Built-in iSight camera
Audio:
  • Built-in stereo speakers with 24-watt digital amplifier
  • Built-in microphone
  • Headphone/optical digital audio output (minijack)
  • Audio line in/optical digital audio input (minijack)
  • Support for Apple Stereo Headset with microphone


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Graphics Support
Standard Configuration:
  • NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256 MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory
Other Details:
  • Built-in 24-inch (viewable) glossy widescreen TFT active-matrix liquid crystal display
  • 1920 x 1200 pixels pixels
  • Millions of colors at all resolutions
  • Typical brightness: 385 cd/m2
  • Typical contrast ratio: 750:1
  • Mini DisplayPort output port with support for DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI via adapter
  • 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 x 1600 pixels) on an external display

Storage
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
Internal Hard Drive:
  • 640 GB 7200-rpm Serial ATA hard drive
  • Optional 1 TB 7200-rpm Serial ATA hard drive ($100 US)

Operating System
Original OS:   X v10.5.6 (Leopard)

Compatible MacOS:
X v10.5.6 (Leopard)
X v10.6 (Snow Leopard)


For additional information on operating systems:
See this article

Miscellaneous
Model No.:   MB418LL/A
Form Factor:   iMac Core 2 Duo (24-inch)(Al)
Dimensions (Inches):   20.5 H x 22.4 W x 8.1 D
Average Weight (lbs):   25.4
Original Price:   $1499 US


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Comments
Model originally shipped with Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard (included 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); Apple Keyboard; Mighty Mouse; Cleaning cloth; Install/restore DVDs; 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty.



Configure-to-order options:


  • 8 GB Memory Upgrade (2 x 4 GB)
  • 1 TB Hard Drive
  • Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad
  • Apple Wireless Keyboard
  • Apple Wireless Mighty Mouse
  • Apple USB Modem
  • iWork'09
  • Aperture
  • Logic Express
  • Final Cut Express


Complete list of assessories and applications options:


  • 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 DisplayPort to DVI Adapter (MB570)
  • Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter (MB572)
  • Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter (MB571)
  • Apple FireWire Cable (M8706G/A)
  • AppleCare Protection Plan (MA520LL/A)
  • iMac 24-inch VESA Mount Adapter (MB060G/A)
  • iWork (MB3942Z/A)
  • Aperture (MB284Z/A)
  • Logic Express (MA806LL/A)
  • Final Cut Express (MB278Z/A)
  • MobileMe Subscription (MB824Z/A)