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iMac "Core Duo/Core 2 Duo" Q&A (Intel iMac FAQ)
With the iMac "Core Duo/Core 2 Duo" Q&A, from EveryMac.com, you can get answers to all of your Intel iMac questions from "What are the differences between the 'Early 2008/Penryn' Aluminum iMac Core 2 Duo models?" to "What are the differences between the displays used in the iMac 'Core Duo/Core 2 Duo' models? What is the viewable angle and the brightness of each?" and everything in between.
Please note that the "Early 2008/Penryn" Aluminum iMac Core 2 Duo systems are currently shipping and earlier iMac models are discontinued.
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Most Frequently Asked Intel iMac Q&As:
What are the differences between the "Early 2008/Penryn" Aluminum iMac Core 2 Duo models?
How much faster are the "Early 2008/Penryn" Aluminum iMac Core 2 Duo models than the original Aluminum models?
How do you upgrade the RAM in the "Aluminum" iMac Core 2 Duo models? How much RAM of what type do these systems support?
What are the differences between the displays used in the iMac "Core Duo/Core 2 Duo" models? What is the viewable angle and the brightness of each?
How do the "Early 2008/Penryn" Aluminum iMac Core 2 Duo models compare to the original Aluminum models that preceded them?
Can you wall mount the iMac "Core Duo/Core 2 Duo" models? Are any VESA compliant?
Is the "glossy" display used by the "Aluminum" iMac models better or worse than the display used in the previous iMac models?
What are the "pros and cons" of the "Aluminum" iMac Core 2 Duo models? Is one right for my needs?
Do the iMac "Core Duo/Core 2 Duo" models support 802.11n?
How does the "ultra thin" keyboard provided with the "Aluminum" iMac Core 2 Duo models compare to a more traditional desktop keyboard? How does it feel?
Software Compatibility Q&As:
What version of the MacOS is pre-installed on the iMac "Core Duo/Core 2 Duo" models?
Can the iMac "Core Duo/Core 2 Duo" models run MacOS X applications written for PowerPC Macs?
Can the iMac "Core Duo/Core 2 Duo" models run MacOS 9/Classic applications?
Can the iMac "Core Duo/Core 2 Duo" models run Windows?
Can the iMac "Core Duo/Core 2 Duo" models run Linux?
Comparative & Performance Q&As (Current - Early 2008 Alum.):
What are the differences between the "Early 2008/Penryn" Aluminum iMac Core 2 Duo models?
How do the "Early 2008/Penryn" Aluminum iMac Core 2 Duo models compare to the original Aluminum models that preceded them?
How much faster are the "Early 2008/Penryn" Aluminum iMac Core 2 Duo models than the original Aluminum models?
What are the differences between the displays used in the iMac "Core Duo/Core 2 Duo" models? What is the viewable angle and the brightness of each?
Comparative & Performance Q&As (Disc. - Orig. Aluminum):
What are the differences between the original "Aluminum" iMac Core 2 Duo models?
How do the original "Aluminum" iMac Core 2 Duo models compare to the "White" iMac Core 2 Duo models that preceded them?
How much faster are the original "Aluminum" iMac Core 2 Duo models than the previous "White" iMac Core 2 Duo models?
What are the differences between the displays used in the iMac "Core Duo/Core 2 Duo" models? What is the viewable angle and the brightness of each?
Comparative & Performance Q&As (Disc. - White Core 2 Duo):
What are the differences between the "White" iMac Core 2 Duo models?
How much faster are the "White" iMac Core 2 Duo models than the original iMac "Core Duo" systems?
How much faster is the custom configured "White" iMac Core 2 Duo with a 2.33 GHz processor compared to the stock model? Is it worth the extra cost?
Comparative & Performance Q&As (Disc. - White Core Duo):
What is the difference between the iMac "Core Duo" and the iMac G5 "iSight"?
What are the differences between the consumer iMac "Core Duo" models?
What is the difference between the consumer and education-only iMac "Core Duo"?
How does the iMac "Core Duo" compare to a similar Windows "All-in-One" PC?
How fast is the education-only iMac "Core Duo" compared to the consumer model?
How fast is the iMac "Core Duo" compared to the iMac G5? How fast is it compared to the Power Macintosh G5?
Expansion Q&As:
How do you upgrade the RAM in the White iMac "Core Duo" and "Core 2 Duo" models? How much RAM of what type do these systems support?
How do you upgrade the RAM in the "Aluminum" iMac Core 2 Duo models? How much RAM of what type do these systems support?
Is it possible to upgrade the processor in the iMac "Core Duo" and "Core 2 Duo" models?
What type of video processor is provided by the iMac "Core Duo" and "Core 2 Duo" systems? Is it upgradable?
Do the iMac "Core Duo/Core 2 Duo" models have PCI slots or expansion bays?
What are the capabilities of the optical drive provided by the iMac "Core Duo/Core 2 Duo" models? Which can read and write dual-layer DVDs?
Can you use the "remote holder" on the "White" iMac "Core Duo/Core 2 Duo" models to hold an iPod?
Display Q&As:
Is the "glossy" display used by the "Aluminum" iMac models better or worse than the display used in the previous iMac models?
What are the differences between the displays used in the iMac "Core Duo/Core 2 Duo" models? What is the viewable angle and the brightness of each?
What does "nits" mean as a unit of brightness? How does "nits" compare to "cd/m"?
Do the iMac "Core Duo/Core 2 Duo" models support a "mirrored" external display? Dual displays?
What is the maximum supported resolution for an external display?
Can you wall mount the iMac "Core Duo/Core 2 Duo" models? Are any VESA compliant?
Storage, Peripherals & File Transfer Q&As:
How can I transfer files from my old Mac to my iMac "Core Duo/Core 2 Duo"?
What removable storage is available for the iMac "Core Duo/Core 2 Duo" models?
Can Firewire "800" be added to the iMac "Core Duo/Core 2 Duo" models that do not natively support the standard?
What printers and scanners are compatible with the iMac "Core Duo/Core 2 Duo" models?
How does the "ultra thin" keyboard provided with the "Aluminum" iMac Core 2 Duo models compare to a more traditional desktop keyboard? How does it feel?
Networking & Communication Q&As:
How do I network the iMac "Core Duo/Core 2 Duo" to another Mac?
What is AirPort? What is AirPort Extreme?
Does the iMac "Core Duo/Core 2 Duo" support 802.11a?
What is the difference between 802.11a and 802.11g (AirPort Extreme)?
Do the iMac "Core Duo/Core 2 Duo" models support 802.11n?
What is is 802.11n? How is it different from 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a?
Do the iMac "Core Duo/Core 2 Duo" models come with a modem?
Design, Configuration & Purchasing Q&As:
Who designed the iMac "Core Duo/Core 2 Duo" models?
Where can I buy an iMac "Core Duo/Core 2 Duo" model?
What are the default configurations?
Are custom configurations available?
What are the "pros and cons" of the "Aluminum" iMac Core 2 Duo models? Is one right for my needs?
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