Apple iMac "Core 2 Duo" 2.4 24-Inch (Al) Specs
Identifiers: Mid-2007 - 24" - MA878LL - iMac7,1 - A1225 - 2134
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The iMac "Core 2 Duo" 2.4 24-Inch (Aluminum) features a 2.4 GHz Intel "Core 2 Duo" processor (T7700), with two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip, a 4 MB shared level 2 cache, an 800 MHz system bus, 1 GB of RAM (667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, PC2-5300), a 320 GB (7200 RPM) Serial ATA hard drive, a vertically-mounted slot-loading DVD+R DL "SuperDrive", ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO graphics acceleration with 256 MB of GDDR3 memory, a built-in iSight video camera, and built-in stereo speakers underneath the 24" glossy TFT Active Matrix LCD (1920x1200 native) display designed to "bounce sound off the desk below".
Connectivity includes three USB 2.0 ports, a Firewire "400" port and a Firewire "800" port, built-in AirPort Extreme, and Gigabit Ethernet, as well as mini-DVI, which supports an external display in "extended desktop" mode.
Externally, the "Aluminum" iMac "Core 2 Duo" models feature "elegant" aluminum cases and have a glass cover that "joins precisely to the aluminum enclosure creating a virtually seamless front surface" -- compared to white plastic cases used by the models these replaced. Additionally, the "Aluminum" systems were paired with a "new ultra-thin aluminum" Apple Keyboard (0.33 inches at the front edge) based on the polarizing keyboard design introduced with the MacBook.
Internally, some "Aluminum Core 2 Duo" models have faster processors than their predecessors, but all have a faster "Santa Rosa" motherboard design with an 800 MHz frontside bus (up from 667 MHz), additional RAM capacity, and both a Firewire "400" port and Firewire "800" port.
Also see: What are the differences between the original "Aluminum" iMac Core 2 Duo models?
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| Introduction Date: |
August 7, 2007 |
Discontinued Date: |
April 28, 2008 |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
Also see: All Macs introduced in 2007. |
| Processors: |
1 (2 Cores) |
Geekbench: |
3216/3595* |
| Details: |
*These Geekbench 2 benchmarks are in 32-bit and 64-bit modes, respectively.
Geekbench 2 benchmarks reflect results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. Individual user-submitted benchmarks can vary, but an average can be useful to get an idea of the relative performance of different Macs. You also might be interested in combing through all Geekbench user-submissions for Macs with the iMac7,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench results from different Macs side-by-side, please see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.
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| Processor Speed: |
2.4 GHz |
Processor Type: |
Core 2 Duo (T7700) |
| Details: |
The Intel "Core 2 Duo" (T7700) processor includes two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip.
Also see: How much faster are the "Aluminum" iMac Core 2 Duo models than the previous "White" iMac Core 2 Duo models? |
| Custom Speeds: |
2.8 GHz (Core 2 Extreme) |
Architecture: |
64-Bit |
| Details: |
A 2.8 GHz "Core 2 Extreme" processor was also available as a build-to-order option for US$250.
As requested by readers, EveryMac.com also has documented this custom configuration as its own model. |
| Processor Upgrade: |
ZIF Socket |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
Also see: Is it possible to upgrade the processor in the Aluminum iMac models? |
| System Bus Speed: |
800 MHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
2.4 GHz (Built-in) |
| Details: |
800 MHz frontside bus. |
| ROM/Firmware Type: |
EFI |
EFI Architecture: |
64-Bit |
| L1 Cache: |
32k/32k |
L2/L3 Cache: |
4 MB (on chip) |
| Details: |
Includes a 4 MB shared "on chip" level 2 cache that runs at processor speed. |
| RAM Type: |
PC2-5300 DDR2 |
Min. RAM Speed: |
667 MHz |
| Details: |
Supports 667 MHz PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM (200-pin SO-DIMM).
Also see: How do you upgrade the RAM in this Aluminum iMac model? How much RAM does it actually support? |
| Standard RAM: |
1 GB |
Maximum RAM: |
6 GB* |
| Details: |
1 GB of RAM is installed as a single SO-DIMM module.
*Apple officially supports 4 GB of RAM, but third-parties have been able to upgrade the system to 6 GB of RAM using one 2 GB and one 4 GB memory module.
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells memory -- as well as other upgrades -- for this iMac.
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Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Motherboard RAM: |
None |
RAM Slots: |
2 |
| Details: |
This model supports two 2 GB modules -- one in each slot for a maximum of 4 GB of memory. |
| Video Card: |
Radeon HD 2600 PRO |
VRAM Type: |
GDDR3 |
| Details: |
ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO graphics processor -- using PCI Express -- with 256 MB of GDDR3 video memory.
Also see: What type of video processor is provided by the Aluminum iMac systems? Is it upgradable? |
| Standard VRAM: |
256 MB |
Maximum VRAM: |
256 MB |
| Built-in Display: |
24.0" Widescreen |
Native Resolution: |
1920x1200 |
| Details: |
This model has a 24.0" "glossy" TFT widescreen active matrix display with a native resolution of 1920x1200. Apple also reports a "typical" brightness of 385 cd/m2 (the company originally reported this as "380 nits"), contrast ratio of 750:1, and viewing angle of 178 degrees horizontal and 178 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: |
1920x1200* |
| Details: |
Apple reports that this model supports "digital resolutions up to 1920x1200" and "analog resolutions up to 2048x1536". |
| Standard Hard Drive: |
320 GB (7200 RPM) |
Int. HD Interface: |
Serial ATA (3 Gb/s) |
| Details: |
A 500 GB Serial ATA hard drive also was available by custom configuration.
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."
Also see: 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? |
| Standard Modem: |
None |
Standard Ethernet: |
10/100/1000Base-T |
| Details: |
An external Apple USB Modem was available for US$49. |
| Standard AirPort: |
802.11a/b/g/n |
Standard Bluetooth: |
2.0+EDR |
| Details: |
AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n) and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR standard.
Also see: What is 802.11n? How is it different from 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a? |
| USB Ports: |
3 (2.0) |
Firewire Ports: |
1 (400), 1 (800) |
| Details: |
Three USB 2.0 ports, one Firewire "400" port, and one Firewire "800" port (7 watts each). Apple advertised that this system has "five" USB 2.0 ports, counting three on the system and two on the keyboard. |
| Expansion Slots: |
None |
Expansion Bays: |
None |
| Incl. Keyboard: |
Apple Aluminum Keyboard |
Incl. Input: |
Mighty Mouse |
| Details: |
This model shipped with an "ultra-thin aluminum" Apple Keyboard (0.33 inches at the front edge) based on the polarizing keyboard design introduced with the MacBook. It also shipped with an Apple Remote.
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 24" (Al) |
| Details: |
All-in-one "aluminum and glass" enclosure on an aluminum stand. Unlike the 20-Inch Aluminum "Core 2 Duo" iMac models, the 24-Inch ones are VESA compliant. |
| Apple Order No: |
MA878LL |
Apple Subfamily: |
Mid-2007 - 24" |
| Details: |
The Apple order number should be unique to this system. |
| Apple Model No: |
A1225 (EMC 2134) |
Model ID: |
iMac7,1 |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.
Also see: All Macs with the A1225 Model Number, the 2134 EMC Number, and the iMac7,1 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 |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: |
X 10.4.10 (8R4031) |
Maximum MacOS: |
Current* |
| Details: |
*This system can run the latest version of OS X 10.8 "Mountain Lion" if upgraded to at least 2 GB of RAM. It is not supported booting into 64-bit mode when running Mac OS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard." It does not support "OpenCL" either. Please also note that OS X Lion and OS X Mountain Lion are not capable of running Mac OS X apps originally written for the PowerPC processor as neither supports 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 Mac OS 9/Classic applications on Intel Macs?
Site sponsor OHS specializes in heavily upgraded Macs capable of running both Mac OS X and Mac OS 9 applications.
For more on running Windows on Intel Macs, please refer to the exhaustive Windows on Mac Q&A. |
| Dimensions: |
20.5 x 22.4 x 8.1 |
Avg. Weight: |
25.4 lbs. (11.5 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth, (52.0 cm, 56.9 cm, 20.6 cm). |
| Original Price (US): |
US$1799 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$800-US$900 |
| Details: |
Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated).
Photo Credit: Apple Computer. |
Global original prices for the iMac "Core 2 Duo" 2.4 24-Inch (Al) 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$1899 |
United States: |
US$1799 |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
N/A |
Belgium: |
€1749 |
| Denmark: |
DKK 13,499 |
Finland: |
€1749 |
| France: |
€1749 |
Germany: |
€1749 |
| Ireland: |
N/A |
Italy: |
€1749 |
| Netherlands: |
€1749 |
Norway: |
NOK 14.990 |
| Portugal: |
N/A |
Spain: |
€1699 |
| Sweden: |
SEK 16.495 |
Switzerland: |
CHF 2'499 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
RMB 15,998 |
Hong Kong: |
N/A |
| Japan: |
¥239,800 |
Singapore: |
N/A |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$2599 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$2799 |
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