Apple iMac "Core Duo" 1.83 17-Inch Specs (MA199LL)
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The Apple iMac "Core Duo" 1.83 17-Inch uses the exact same all-in-one enclosure as the iMac G5/1.9 17-Inch (iSight) that it preceded it, and likewise, has the entire computer tucked discreetly behind the flat-panel display. However, the iMac "Core Duo" 1.83 17-Inch replaces the PowerPC G5 processor with an Intel "Core Duo" processor, which makes it a member of the the first desktop Mac series to be powered by Intel. This model 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), a 160 GB (7200 RPM) Serial ATA hard drive, a vertically-mounted slot-loading 8X SuperDrive (with 2.4X dual-layer burn speed), ATI Radeon X1600 graphics acceleration with 128 MB of GDDR3 memory (PCI-Express), a built-in iSight video camera, and built-in stereo speakers underneath the 17" TFT Active Matrix LCD (1440x900 native) display. Connectivity includes three USB 2.0 ports, two Firewire "400" ports, built-in AirPort Extreme (802.11g), Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, and Gigabit Ethernet, as well as mini-DVI, which for the first time on an iMac supports a second display in "extended desktop" mode (rather than just "mirrored mode"). Like its predecessor, this model was bundled with the Apple Mighty Mouse and six-button Apple Remote, as well as Apple "Front Row", which provides users with a "simple, intuitive and powerful way to play their music, enjoy their photo slideshows, and watch their DVDs and iMovies" using the included remote, and "Photo Booth", a basic photography program that uses the integrated iSight camera.
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| Introduction Date: |
January 10, 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. |
| Processor Type: |
Core Duo (T2400) |
Processor Speed: |
1.83 GHz |
| Details: |
The Intel "Core Duo" (T2400) processor includes two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip.
Also see: How fast is the iMac "Core Duo" compared to the iMac G5? How fast is it compared to the Power Mac G5? |
| 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 |
ROM/Firmware Size: |
N/A |
| 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. 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: |
2.0 GB |
| Details: |
512 MB is installed as a single SO-DIMM, one slot free.
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| Motherboard RAM: |
None |
RAM Slots: |
2 |
| Video Card: |
Radeon X1600 |
VRAM Type: |
GDDR3 |
| Details: |
ATI Radeon X1600 graphics processor using PCI Express. Has 128 MB of GDDR3 video memory.
Also see: What type of video processor is provided by the iMac "Core Duo" and "Core 2 Duo" systems? Is it upgradable? |
| Standard VRAM: |
128 MB |
Maximum VRAM: |
128 MB |
| Built-in Display: |
17.0" Widescreen |
Native Resolution: |
1440x900 |
| Details: |
This model has a 17.0" widescreen TFT 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. |
| 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: |
160.0 GB (7200 RPM) |
Int. HD Interface: |
Serial ATA |
| Standard Optical: |
8X DL "SuperDrive" |
Standard Disk: |
None |
| Details: |
Apple reports that the slot-loading 8X "SuperDrive" (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) "writes DVD+R DL discs at up to 2.4x speed, writes DVD-R and DVD+R discs at up to 8x speed, writes DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs at up to 4x speed, reads DVDs at up to 8x speed, writes CD-R discs at up to 24x speed, writes CD-RW discs at up to 8x 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 is available for US$49. |
| Standard AirPort: |
802.11a/b/g |
Standard Bluetooth: |
2.0+EDR |
| Details: |
AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g) and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR standard. |
| 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: |
Also shipped with an Apple Remote. |
| Case Type: |
All-in-One |
Form Factor: |
iMac G5 w/ iSight |
| Details: |
All-in-one "ice white" enclosure supported by an aluminium stand. |
| Apple Model No: |
MA199LL |
Apple Subfamily: |
Early 2006 |
| Details: |
The Apple model number should be unique to this system. |
| Gestalt/Model ID: |
N/A |
Machine Model: |
iMac4,1 |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. |
| Battery Type: |
3.6V Lithium |
Battery Life: |
N/A |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: |
X 10.4.4 (8G1165) |
Maximum MacOS: |
Current |
| Details: |
Please note that this system can run the current version of MacOS X as of the date last updated (see bottom of page). |
| 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$1299 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$800US$950 |
| 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. |
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