Apple iMac "Core 2 Duo" 2.66 24-Inch (Early 2009) Specs (MB418LL/A)
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The iMac "Core 2 Duo" 2.66 24-Inch Aluminum (Early 2009) features a 2.66 GHz Intel "Core 2 Duo" processor, with two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip, a 6 MB shared level 2 cache, a 1066 MHz system bus, 4 GB of RAM (1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM), a 640 GB (7200 RPM) hard drive, a vertically-mounted slot-loading DVD±R DL "SuperDrive", NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics with 256 MB of memory shared with the system, a built-in iSight video camera, and built-in stereo speakers underneath the 24" glossy TFT Active Matrix LCD (1920x1200 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.
The iMac "Core 2 Duo" (Early 2009) models are quite similar to the "Early 2008" models that they replaced, with similar external cases -- varying only by a "tapered foot" -- and likewise have the same glass cover that "joins precisely to the aluminum enclosure creating a virtually seamless front surface".
Although clockspeeds and configurations are similar as well, there are a few differences -- the Firewire "400" port on the Early 2008 models has been swapped for an additional USB 2.0 port on the Early 2009 models, Mini-DVI has been swapped for Mini DisplayPort, and the 2009 models also have DDR3 memory (rather than DDR2) with twice the official capacity, improved graphics on the higher-end configurations, and by default, shipped with a smaller keyboard that lacks the numerical keypad.
Also see:
- What are the differences between the "Early 2009" Aluminum iMac Core 2 Duo models?
- How do the "Early 2009" Aluminum iMac Core 2 Duo models compare to the "Early 2008/Penryn" models that preceded them?
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| Introduction Date: |
March 3, 2009 |
Discontinued Date: |
October 20, 2009 |
| 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. |
| Processor Type: |
Core 2 Duo (E8135) |
Processor Speed: |
2.66 GHz |
| Details: |
All Intel "Core 2 Duo" processors include two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip.
Regardless of speed, all Intel "Core 2 Duo" processors include two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip.
Also see: How much faster are the "Early 2009" Aluminum iMac Core 2 Duo models than the "Early 2008" models? |
| Processor Upgrade: |
ZIF Socket |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
Also see: Is it possible to upgrade the processor in the Aluminum iMac models? |
| System Bus Speed: |
1066 MHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
2.66 GHz (Built-in) |
| Details: |
1066 MHz frontside bus. |
| ROM/Firmware Type: |
EFI |
ROM/Firmware Size: |
N/A |
| L1 Cache: |
32k/32k |
L2/L3 Cache: |
6 MB (on chip) |
| Details: |
Includes a 6 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: |
4 GB |
Maximum RAM: |
8 GB |
| Details: |
By default, 4 GB of RAM is installed as two 2 GB SO-DIMM modules. No slots free.
Site sponsor Other World Computing sells iMac memory, as well as hard drives, accessories, and other upgrades. |
| Motherboard RAM: |
None |
RAM Slots: |
2 |
| Details: |
This model supports two 4 GB modules -- one in each slot for a maximum of 8 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: |
256 MB |
Maximum VRAM: |
256 MB |
| Details: |
Apple reports that "memory available to Mac OS X may vary depending on graphics needs" and that the minimum graphics usage is 256 MB with this model.
Also see: How does the gaming performance of the "Early 2009" Aluminum iMac Core 2 Duo models compare to earlier Aluminum iMac models? How much faster are the graphics? |
| 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, 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? |
| 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: |
640 GB (7200 RPM) |
Int. HD Interface: |
Serial ATA |
| Details: |
A 1 TB Serial ATA hard drive also was available by custom configuration for an additional US$100.
Also see: How do you upgrade the hard drive in the Aluminum iMac models? What type of hard drive do they support? |
| 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: |
2.1+EDR |
| Details: |
AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n) and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR standard.
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.
Also see: Complete Ports. |
| Expansion Slots: |
None |
Expansion Bays: |
None |
| Incl. Keyboard: |
Apple Keyboard* |
Incl. Input: |
Mighty Mouse |
| Details: |
*By default, this model shipped 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 (Early 2009) |
| Details: |
The "Early 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: |
MB418LL/A |
Apple Subfamily: |
Early 2009 |
| Details: |
The Apple order number should be unique to this system. |
| Apple Model No: |
A1225 |
Machine Model: |
iMac9,1 |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. |
| Battery Type: |
N/A |
Battery Life: |
N/A |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: |
X 10.5.6 (9G2030) |
Maximum MacOS: |
Current |
| Details: |
Please note that this system can run the current version of MacOS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard" including booting in 64-bit mode as well as OpenCL and Grand Central Dispatch support. |
| 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?
Site sponsor OHS specializes in heavily upgraded Macs capable of running both MacOS X and MacOS 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, 20.7 cm). |
| Original Price: |
US$1499 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$1200-US$1350 |
| 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).
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