Apple iMac "Core Duo" 1.83 17-Inch (IG) Specs
Identifiers: Mid-2006 - MA406LL/A - iMac4,2 - A1195 - 2110
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The Apple iMac "Core Duo" 1.83 17-Inch (IG), restricted to the education market during its short life, uses the same all-in-one enclosure as the iMac "Core Duo" 1.83 17-Inch, but most notably uses cheaper and slower Intel GMA 950 "integrated graphics".
The iMac "Core Duo" 1.83 17-Inch (IG) features a 1.83 GHz Intel "Core Duo" processor (T2400), with two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip, a 2 MB shared level 2 cache, a 667 MHz system bus, 512 MB of RAM (667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, PC2-5300), an 80 GB (7200 RPM) Serial ATA hard drive, a vertically-mounted slot-loading DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive, an "Intel GMA950 graphics processor with 64 MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory", a built-in iSight video camera, and built-in stereo speakers underneath the 17" TFT Active Matrix LCD (1440x900 native) display designed to "bounce sound off the desk below".
Connectivity includes three USB 2.0 ports, two Firewire "400" ports, built-in AirPort Extreme, and Gigabit Ethernet, as well as mini-DVI, which supports an external display in "extended desktop" mode (rather than just "mirrored mode").
Also see: What is the difference between the consumer and education-only iMac "Core Duo"?
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| Introduction Date: |
July 5, 2006 |
Discontinued Date: |
September 6, 2006 |
| 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 2006. |
| Processors: |
1 (2 Cores) |
Geekbench: |
2327 |
| Details: |
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 iMac4,2 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: |
1.83 GHz |
Processor Type: |
Core Duo (T2400) |
| Details: |
The Intel "Core Duo" (T2400) processor includes two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip.
Also see: How fast is the education-only Intel iMac "Core Duo" compared to the consumer model? |
| Custom Speeds: |
N/A |
Architecture: |
32-Bit |
| Processor Upgrade: |
ZIF Socket |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
Also see: Is it possible to upgrade the processor in the iMac "Core Duo"? |
| System Bus Speed: |
667 MHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
1.83 GHz (Built-in) |
| Details: |
667 MHz frontside bus. |
| ROM/Firmware Type: |
EFI |
EFI Architecture: |
32-Bit |
| Details: |
Also see: Does the iMac "Core Duo" have a ROM or BIOS? |
| L1 Cache: |
32k/32k |
L2/L3 Cache: |
2 MB (on chip) |
| Details: |
Includes a 2 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 the iMac "Core Duo"? How much RAM of what type does it support? |
| Standard RAM: |
512 MB |
Maximum RAM: |
2 GB |
| Motherboard RAM: |
None |
RAM Slots: |
2 |
| Details: |
Apple recommends that one install RAM in matched pairs for optimum performance. |
| Video Card: |
Intel GMA 950 |
VRAM Type: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
Also see: How fast is the education-only Intel iMac "Core Duo" compared to the consumer model? |
| Standard VRAM: |
64 MB |
Maximum VRAM: |
64 MB |
| Details: |
Apple reports that "memory available to Mac OS X may vary depending on graphics needs. Minimum graphics memory usage is 80 MB, resulting in 432 MB of system memory available" with the default 512 MB installed. |
| Built-in Display: |
17.0" Widescreen |
Native Resolution: |
1440x900 |
| Details: |
This model has a 17.0" TFT widescreen active matrix display with a native resolution of 1440x900. Apple also reports a "typical" brightness of 250 cd/m2, contrast ratio of 500:1, and viewing angle of 140 degrees horizontal and 120 degrees vertical.
Also see: 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?
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| 2nd Display Support: |
Dual/Mirroring* |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
1920x1200* |
| Details: |
Apple does not mention whether or not this system supports an external display. However, the subsequently introduced iMac "Core 2 Duo" 1.83 17-Inch (IG), which uses the same integrated graphics is reported to support "digital resolutions up to 1920x1200" and "analog resolutions up to 2048x1536". If you have information indicating that for some reason Apple blocked this model's capability to support an external display, please share. Thank you. |
| Standard Hard Drive: |
80.0 GB (7200 RPM) |
Int. HD Interface: |
Serial ATA (1.5 Gb/s) |
| Details: |
This model supports hard drives larger than 128 GB. |
| Standard Optical: |
DVD-ROM/CD-RW |
Standard Disk: |
None |
| Details: |
Apple provides no details regarding the optical drive -- simply that it is capable of writing CDs, but not DVDs.
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 is available for US$49. |
| Standard AirPort: |
802.11a/b/g |
Standard Bluetooth: |
None |
| Details: |
AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g) pre-installed. Bluetooth 2.0+EDR unavailable. |
| USB Ports: |
3 (2.0) |
Firewire Ports: |
2 (400) |
| Details: |
Three USB 2.0 ports (480 Mbit/s), two Firewire "400" ports (shared - 8 watts). |
| Expansion Slots: |
None |
Expansion Bays: |
None |
| Incl. Keyboard: |
Apple Keyboard |
Incl. Input: |
Mighty Mouse |
| Details: |
By default, it did not ship wth an Apple Remote, although it could be configured with one. |
| Case Type: |
All-in-One |
Form Factor: |
iMac Intel (White) |
| Details: |
All-in-one "ice white" enclosure supported by an aluminium stand. |
| Apple Order No: |
MA406LL/A |
Apple Subfamily: |
Mid-2006 |
| Details: |
This model was limited to purchase by educational institutions. |
| Apple Model No: |
A1195 (EMC 2110) |
Model ID: |
iMac4,2 |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.
Also see: All Macs with the A1195 Model Number, the 2110 EMC Number, and the iMac4,2 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 10.4.7 (8I2057) |
Maximum MacOS: |
X 10.6.8* |
| Details: |
*This system can run the last version of Mac OS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard". However, it cannot boot in 64-bit mode nor does it support "OpenCL". It cannot run versions of Mac OS X more recent than 10.6.8.
Also see: Which Intel Macs are capable of booting MacOS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard" in 64-bit mode? |
| Minimum Windows: |
XP SP2 (32-Bit)* |
Maximum Windows: |
Vista, 7 (32-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 Vista on this model. However, if upgraded to at least 1 GB of RAM, the system does meet Microsoft's minimum requirements for Windows 7 and readers have reported successfully running the 32-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?
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For more on running Windows on Intel Macs, please refer to the exhaustive Windows on Mac Q&A. |
| Dimensions: |
16.9 x 16.8 x 6.8 |
Avg. Weight: |
15.5 lbs. (7 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth, (43.0 cm, 42.6 cm, 17.3 cm). |
| Original Price (US): |
US$899 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$450-US$550 |
| Details: |
This model was only available for purchase by educational institutions.
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). |
Global original prices for the iMac "Core Duo" 1.83 17-Inch (IG) 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$999 |
United States: |
US$899 |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
N/A |
Belgium: |
€979 |
| Denmark: |
N/A |
Finland: |
N/A |
| France: |
€959 |
Germany: |
€959 |
| Netherlands: |
€959 |
Norway: |
N/A |
| Portugal: |
N/A |
Spain: |
€938 |
| Sweden: |
N/A |
Switzerland: |
N/A |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
N/A |
Hong Kong: |
N/A |
| Japan: |
¥116,000 |
Singapore: |
N/A |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$1299 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$1549 |
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