iMac "Core 2 Duo" 2.26 20-Inch (Mid-2009) Specs (Mid-2009 (Edu), MC015LL/B*, iMac9,1, A1224, 2316) @ EveryMac.com

Apple iMac "Core 2 Duo" 2.26 20-Inch (Mid-2009) Specs

Identifiers: Mid-2009 (Edu) - MC015LL/B* - iMac9,1 - A1224 - 2316

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Apple iMac Intel Aluminum Quietly introduced without a press release, the iMac "Core 2 Duo" 2.26 20-Inch Aluminum (Mid-2009/Education Only) -- which only is available for sale to educational institutions -- features a 2.26 GHz Intel "Core 2 Duo" processor, with two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip, a 3 MB shared level 2 cache, a 1066 MHz system bus, 1 or 2 GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM (2 GB starting May 3, 2011), a 160 GB (7200 RPM) hard drive, a vertically-mounted slot-loading DVD±R DL "SuperDrive", NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics with 128 MB of memory shared with the system, a built-in iSight video camera, and built-in stereo speakers underneath the 20" glossy TFT Active Matrix LCD (1680x1050 native) display.

Connectivity includes four USB 2.0 ports, a Firewire "800" port, built-in AirPort Extreme, and Gigabit Ethernet, as well as a Mini DisplayPort, which supports an external display in "extended desktop" mode. Note that it does not provide internal support for Bluetooth.

Compared to the iMac "Core 2 Duo" 2.0 20-Inch (Mid-2009) that it replaced, this model has a faster processor, but otherwise is identical. Starting on May 3, 2011, Apple changed the order number to MC015LL/C and increased the standard RAM to 2 GB.

Please also note that although this model first was shipped in 2010, Apple commonly refers to it as a "Mid-2009" model in documentation.

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Introduction Date:

March 4, 2010*

Discontinued Date:

N/A

Details:

The "Introduction Date" typically refers to the date a model was introduced via press release although no press release was issued for this model. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.

*On May 3, 2011, Apple boosted the standard RAM to 2 GB and changed the order number to MC015LL/C.

Also see: All Macs introduced in 2010.

Processors:

1 (2 Cores)

Geekbench:

3235

Details:

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To dynamically compare Geekbench results from different Macs side-by-side, please see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.

Processor Speed:

2.26 GHz

Processor Type:

Core 2 Duo (P7550)

Details:

All Intel "Core 2 Duo" processors include two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip.

Custom Speeds:

N/A

Architecture:

64-Bit

Details:

N/A

Processor Upgrade:

Soldered*

FPU:

Integrated

Details:

*Officially, Apple provides no support for upgrading the processor in any Intel-based iMac models, but many models have the processor socket-mounted which makes upgrading the processor feasible. As this model has much in common with the "Early 2009" Mac mini, which has the processor soldered to the motherboard, it seems probable that this model does as well.

System Bus Speed:

1066 MHz

Cache Bus Speed:

2.26 GHz (Built-in)

Details:

1066 MHz frontside bus.

ROM/Firmware Type:

EFI

EFI Architecture:

64-Bit

Details:

N/A

L1 Cache:

32k/32k

L2/L3 Cache:

3 MB (on chip)

Details:

Includes a 3 MB shared "on chip" level 2 cache that runs at processor speed.

RAM Type:

PC3-8500 DDR3

Min. RAM Speed:

1066 MHz

Details:

Supports 1066 MHz PC3-8500 DDR3 SO-DIMMs. Also see: How do you upgrade the RAM in the "Aluminum" iMac Core 2 Duo models? How much RAM of what type do these systems support?

Standard RAM:

1 GB, 2 GB*

Maximum RAM:

8 GB

Details:

*By default, 1 GB of RAM was installed as a single 1 GB SO-DIMM module prior to May 3, 2011 with one slot free. Starting May 3, 2011, 2 GB of RAM was installed as two 1 GB SO-DIMM modules.

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Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs.

Motherboard RAM:

None

RAM Slots:

Details:

This model supports two 2 GB modules -- one in each slot for a maximum of 4 GB of memory.

Video Card:

GeForce 9400M

VRAM Type:

Integrated

Details:

This model has a NVIDIA GeForce 9400M that shares memory with the system.

Also see: What type of video processor is provided by the Aluminum iMac systems? Is it upgradable?

Standard VRAM:

128 MB

Maximum VRAM:

128 MB

Details:

Apple reports that "memory available to Mac OS X may vary depending on graphics needs" and that the minimum graphics usage is 128 MB with this model.

Built-in Display:

20.0" Widescreen

Native Resolution:

1680x1050

Details:

This model has a 20.0" "glossy" TFT widescreen active matrix display with a native resolution of 1680x1050. Apple also reports a "typical" brightness of 290 cd/m2, contrast ratio of 800:1, and viewing angle of 160 degrees horizontal and 160 degrees vertical.

Also see: What are the differences between the displays used in the Intel-based "Aluminum" and "White" iMac models? What is the viewable angle and the brightness of each?

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2nd Display Support:

Dual/Mirroring

2nd Max. Resolution:

2560x1600

Details:

Apple reports that this model simultaneously supports the native resolution of the built-in display and up-to a 30-inch external display (2560x1600).

Standard Hard Drive:

160 GB

Int. HD Interface:

Serial ATA (3 Gb/s)

Details:

Also see: How do you upgrade the hard drive in the Aluminum iMac models? What type of hard drive do they support? Can you swap the hard drive for an SSD?

Standard Optical:

8X DL "SuperDrive"

Standard Disk:

None

Details:

Apple reports that the slot-loading 8X "SuperDrive" with 4X double-layer burning (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) "writes 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 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, [and] reads CDs at up to 24x speed."

Standard Modem:

None

Standard Ethernet:

10/100/1000Base-T

Details:

External Apple USB Modem offered for US$49.

Standard AirPort:

802.11a/b/g/n

Standard Bluetooth:

None

Details:

AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n) standard. This model does not support internal Bluetooth.

Also see: What is 802.11n? How is it different from 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a?

USB Ports:

4 (2.0)

Firewire Ports:

1 (800)

Details:

Four USB 2.0 ports and one Firewire "800" port (7 watts). Apple advertises that this system has "six" USB 2.0 ports, counting four on the system and two on the keyboard.

Expansion Slots:

None

Expansion Bays:

None

Details:

N/A

Incl. Keyboard:

Apple Keyboard*

Incl. Input:

Mighty Mouse

Details:

*By default, this model comes with a small aluminum "ultrathin, compact wired keyboard" that lacks the numerical keypad.

Also see: 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?

Case Type:

All-in-One

Form Factor:

iMac Core 2 Duo (2009)

Details:

The "Early 2009" and "Mid-2009" iMac "Core 2 Duo" models use an all-in-one "aluminum and glass" enclosure on an aluminum stand that is essentially the same as the previous "Aluminum" iMac models, but the "supporting foot" is tapered toward the front rather than squared off.

Apple Order No:

MC015LL/B*

Apple Subfamily:

Mid-2009 (Edu)

Details:

*The MC015LL/B order number refers to this model as originally shipped with 1 GB of RAM. On May 3, 2011, Apple began to install 2 GB of RAM standard and changed the order number to MC015LL/C.

Apple Model No:

A1224 (EMC 2316)

Model ID:

iMac9,1

Details:

Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.

Also see: All Macs with the A1224 Model Number, the 2316 EMC Number, and the iMac9,1 Model Identifier.

For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section.

Battery Type:

N/A

Battery Life:

N/A

Details:

N/A

Pre-Installed MacOS:

X 10.5.8

Maximum MacOS:

Current

Details:

This system fully supports the current version of OS X 10.7 "Lion." Please note that OS X Lion is not capable of running Mac OS X apps originally written for the PowerPC processor as it does not support the "Rosetta" environment.

Minimum Windows:

XP SP2 (32-Bit)*

Maximum Windows:

7 (32-Bit, 64-Bit)**

Details:

*Apple's Boot Camp only supports the 32-Bit version of Windows XP SP2 or higher.

**Apple formally does not support Windows beyond the 32-Bit version of 7 on this model. However, the system does meet Microsoft's minimum requirements for the 64-bit version of Windows 7 and readers have reported successfully running the 32-Bit and 64-Bit version of the operating system with appropriate drivers. MacOS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard" is required to run Windows 7 via Boot Camp.

Also see: Which Intel Macs are capable of booting the 32-Bit and 64-Bit versions of Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7? Which are supported by Apple's Boot Camp?

MacOS 9 Support:

None

Windows Support:

Boot/Virtualization

Details:

Also see: Are there any third-party programs to run MacOS 9/Classic applications on Intel Macs?

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For more on running Windows on Intel Macs, please refer to the exhaustive Windows on Mac Q&A.

Dimensions:

18.5 x 19.1 x 7.4

Avg. Weight:

20 lbs. (9.1 kg)

Details:

In inches - height by width by depth, (46.9 cm, 48.5 cm, 18.9 cm).

Original Price (US):

US$899*

Est. Current Retail:

US$899*

Details:

*Please note that this model is limited to purchase by educational institutions only and cannot be purchased by individuals, even those entitled to make educational purchases.

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Video (Monitor):

1 (Mini DisplayPort)

Floppy (Ext.):

None

Details:

Supports external display in dual display and mirroring modes. Mini DisplayPort also supports DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI with optional adapters.

ADB:

None

SCSI:

None

Details:

N/A

Serial (Standard):

None

Serial (Geoport):

None

Details:

N/A

USB:

4 (2.0)

Firewire:

1 (800)

Details:

Four USB 2.0 ports and one Firewire "800" port (7 watts). Apple advertises that this system has "six" USB 2.0 ports, counting four on the system and two on the keyboard.

Modem:

None

Ethernet:

1 (RJ-45)

Details:

No internal modem. External Apple USB modem offered for US$49. Gigabit Ethernet, AirPort Extreme (802.11g/n) standard. This model does not support internal Bluetooth.

S-Video Input:

None

S-Video Output:

None

Details:

N/A

Microphone:

1 (Built-in)

Sound In:

Details:

Combined "optical digital audio input/audio line in minijack."

Sound Out:

Headphone:

Details:

Single shared "headphone/optical digital audio output".

Security (Lock):

Joystick (PC):

None

Details:

N/A

Power:

Power Adapter:

None

Details:

100V-240V, 200W maximum.

Global original prices for the iMac "Core 2 Duo" 2.26 20-Inch (Mid-2009) in 24 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.

For global original prices for Intel Macs in one particular country on a single page, please refer to EveryMac.com's Global Original Prices section.

Original Prices - North America

Canada:

C$949

United States:

US$899*

Original Prices - Europe

Austria:

N/A

Belgium:

N/A

Denmark:

N/A

Finland:

N/A

France:

N/A

Germany:

N/A

Ireland:

N/A

Italy:

N/A

Netherlands:

N/A

Norway:

N/A

Portugal:

N/A

Spain:

N/A

Sweden:

N/A

Switzerland:

N/A

United Kingdom:

N/A

Original Prices - Asia

China:

N/A

Hong Kong:

N/A

Japan:

N/A

Singapore:

N/A

Taiwan:

N/A

Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand

Australia:

N/A

New Zealand:

N/A

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