Apple iMac "Core 2 Duo" 1.83 17-Inch (IG) Specs (MA710LL)
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The iMac "Core 2 Duo" 1.83 17-Inch (IG) is quite a bit different than the other "Core 2 Duo" models, as it most notably uses cheaper and slower Intel GMA 950 "integrated graphics". The only substantial differences between the education-only iMac "Core Duo" model and this one is that the "Core 2 Duo" model has a "Core 2 Duo" processor and a 160 GB hard drive instead of a 80 GB drive.
The iMac "Core 2 Duo" 1.83 17-Inch (IG) features a 1.83 GHz Intel "Core 2 Duo" processor (T5600), 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), a 160 GB (7200 RPM) Serial ATA hard drive, a vertically-mounted slot-loading DVD-ROM/CD-RW "Combo" 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 are the differences between the iMac Core 2 Duo models?
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| Introduction Date: |
September 6, 2006 |
Discontinued Date: |
August 7, 2007* |
| 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.
*This model was discontinued for consumers on August 7, 2007, but it remained available for purchase by institutional education customers until April 7, 2009. |
| Processor Type: |
Core 2 Duo (T5600) |
Processor Speed: |
1.83 GHz |
| Details: |
The Intel "Core 2 Duo" (T5600) processor includes two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip.
Also see: How much faster are the "White" iMac Core 2 Duo models than the original iMac "Core Duo" systems? |
| Processor Upgrade: |
ZIF Socket |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
Also see: Is it possible to upgrade the processor in the iMac "Core 2 Duo"? |
| System Bus Speed: |
667 MHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
1.83 GHz (Built-in) |
| Details: |
667 MHz frontside bus. |
| ROM/Firmware Type: |
EFI |
ROM/Firmware Size: |
N/A |
| Details: |
Also see: Does the iMac "Core 2 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. Also see: How do you upgrade the RAM in the iMac "Core 2 Duo"? How much RAM of what type does it support? |
| Standard RAM: |
512 MB, 1 GB* |
Maximum RAM: |
2.0 GB |
| Details: |
512 MB of RAM is installed as two 256 MB modules, no slots free.
*The version sold to educational institutions from August 7, 2007 to April 7, 2009 shipped with 1 GB of RAM standard.
Site sponsor Other World Computing sells iMac memory, as well as hard drives, accessories, and other upgrades. |
| 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: Why are "integrated graphics" considered to be inferior? |
| 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? |
| 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: |
160 GB (7200 RPM) |
Int. HD Interface: |
Serial ATA |
| Standard Optical: |
DVD-ROM/CD-RW |
Standard Disk: |
None |
| Details: |
Apple reports that the slot-loading DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo drive "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 |
Standard Bluetooth: |
None |
| Details: |
AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g) pre-installed. Bluetooth 2.0+EDR unavailable.
Please note that unlike the other iMac "Core 2 Duo" models, this system does support 802.11n. |
| 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).
Also see: Complete Ports. |
| 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 G5 w/ iSight |
| Details: |
All-in-one "ice white" enclosure supported by an aluminium stand. |
| Apple Order No: |
MA710LL |
Apple Subfamily: |
Late 2006 CD |
| Details: |
The Apple order number should be unique to this system. |
| Apple Model No: |
N/A |
Machine Model: |
iMac5,2 |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers often refer to more than one model. |
| Battery Type: |
N/A |
Battery Life: |
N/A |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: |
X 10.4.7 (8K1106) |
Maximum MacOS: |
Current* |
| Details: |
*Please note that this system can run the current version of MacOS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard". However, although it has a 64-bit processor, it has a 32-bit EFI and is not capable of booting into 64-bit mode. It also does not support "OpenCL". |
| 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: |
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$999* |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$700-US$850 |
| 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).
*This model was discontinued for consumers on August 7, 2007, but it remained available for purchase by institutional education customers until April 7, 2009 for US$899.
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