Apple Inc.
Image Credit:  Apple Inc.


Introduced: October 20, 2009
Terminated: July 27, 2010


Logic Board
Processor:
  • Standard:  3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (E7600)
  • Optional:  3.33 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo for $200 US
Processor Upgrade:   LGA 775 Socket T
Frontside Bus Speed:   1066 MHz
L1 Cache:   32K/32K

L2 Cache:
  • 3.06 GHz has 3 MB shared L2 cache at full processor speed
  • 3.33 GHz has 6 MB shared L2 cache at full processor speed
ROM:   EFI
Expansion Slots:   SD Card Slot

Memory
RAM Type:   PC3-8500 DDR3
RAM Slots:   4
Standard RAM:   4 GB
Maximum RAM:   16 GB
Minimum RAM Speed:   1066 MHz
Onboard RAM:   none

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

Communications:
  • Built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n Wi-Fi wireless networking; 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)
  • Built-in IR receiver
Video:
  • Built-in iSight camera
  • Mini DisplayPort output port with support for DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI (adapters sold separately)
Audio:
  • Built-in stereo speakers with two internal 17-watt high-efficiency amplifiers
  • Built-in microphone
  • Headphone/optical digital audio output (minijack)
  • Audio line in/optical digital audio input (minijack)
  • Support for Apple Stereo Headset with microphone

Graphics and Video Support
Display:
  • Built-in 21.5-inch (viewable) LED-backlit glossy widescreen TFT active-matrix liquid crystal display with IPS technology
Graphics Support:
  • MB950LL/A:  NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256 MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory
  • MB950LL/A:  ATI Radeon HD 4670 graphics processor with 256 MB of GDDR3 memory
  • 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Millions of colors at all resolutions
  • Typical brightness: 320 cd/m
  • Typical viewing angle: 178 degrees horizontal; 178 degrees vertical
  • 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:
  • MB950LL/A:  500 GB 7200-rpm serial ATA hard drive
  • MC413LL/A:  1 TB 7200-rpm serial ATA hard drive

Operating System
Original OS:   X v10.6.1 (Snow Leopard)

Compatible MacOS:
X v10.6.1 (Snow Leopard)

For additional information on operating systems:
See this article

Miscellaneous
Model No.:
  • MB950LL/A
  • MC413LL/A
Form Factor:   iMac (21.5-inch)(Late 2009)
Dimensions (Inches):   17.75 H x 20.8 W x 7.42 D
Average Weight (lbs):   20.5

Original Price:
  • MB950LL/A:  $1199 US
  • MC413LL/A:  $1499 US


Apple Inc.
Image Credit:  Apple Inc.


Comments
Model originally shipped with Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard (includes 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 Wireless Keyboard; Magic Mouse; Cleaning cloth; Install/restore DVDs; 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty.



Configure-to-order options:


  • 3.33 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
  • 8 GB Memory Upgrade (2 x 4 GB)
  • 2 TB Hard Drive
  • Apple Mouse
  • Apple Keyboard
  • Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad
  • Apple Remote
  • Software: iWork '09, Aperture, Logic Express, Final Cut Express


Accessories:


  • Time Capsule
  • AirPort Express Base Station
  • AirPort Extreme Base Station
  • VESA Mount Adapter Kit
  • AppleCare Protection Plan
  • Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
  • Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
  • Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter