IMac (20-Inch, Mid 2009) - Technical Specifications

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iMac (20inch, Mid 2009) TechnicalSpecifications

Size and weight20inch iMac

Height:18.5 inches (46.9 cm)Width:19.1 inches (48.5 cm)Depth:7.4 inches (18.9 cm)Weight:20 pounds (9.1 kg)

Connections and expansion

One FireWire 800 port; 7 wattsTotal of six USB 2.0 ports: four ports on computer, two ports on wired keyboard

Communications

Builtin AirPort Extreme WiFi wireless networking (based on IEEE 802.11n draft specification); IEEE802.11a/b/g compatibleBuiltin 10/100/1000BASET Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45 connector)

Audio

Builtin stereo speakersInternal 24watt digital amplifierHeadphone/optical digital audio output (minijack)Audio line in/optical digital audio input (minijack)Builtin microphoneSupport for Apple Stereo Headset with microphone

Environmental Status Report

Arsenicfree display glassBFRfreePVCfree (internal cables)Highly recyclable aluminum and glass enclosuresMeets ENERGY STAR 5.0 requirementsRated EPEAT Gold

Acoustic PerformanceDECLARED NOISE EMISSIONS in accordance with ISO 9296

Sound Power LevelLWAd (B)

1 B = 10 dB

Sound Pressure LevelOperator Position

LpAm (dB)

Idle 3.1 19

Hard drive accessing 3.1 20

CD drive accessing 3.3 23

1. LWAd is the statistical upperlimit Aweighted sound power level (rounded to the nearest 0.1 B).

2. LpAm is the mean Aweighted sound pressure level measured at the operator position (rounded to the nearest

dB).3. 1 B (bel) = 10 dB (decibel).

Display

Builtin 20inch (viewable) glossy widescreen TFT activematrix liquid crystal displayResolution: 1680 by 1050 pixelsMillions of colors at all resolutionsTypical viewing angle: 160 horizontal, 160 verticalTypical brightness: 290 cd/m2Typical contrast ratio: 800:1

Graphics and video support

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NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memoryMini DisplayPort output port with support for DVI, VGA, and duallink DVI via adapterBuiltin iSight cameraSupport for extended desktop and video mirroring modesSimultaneously supports full native resolution on the builtin display and up to a 30inch display (2560 by1600 pixels) on an external display

Processor and memory

One of the following:

2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor

3MB shared L2 cache at full processor speed1066MHz frontside bus1GB (one 1GB SODIMM) or 2GB (two 1GB SODIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM; two SODIMM slots supportup to 8GB

StorageHard drive

160GB 7200rpm Serial ATA hard drive

Optional 320GB 7200rpm Serial ATA hard drive

Optical drive

Slotloading 8x SuperDrive (DVDR DL/DVDRW/CDRW)Writes DVD+R DL and DVDR DL discs at up to 4x speedWrites DVDR and DVD+R discs at up to 8x speedWrites DVDRW discs at up to 6x speed and DVD+RW discs at up to 8x speedReads DVDs at up to 8x speedWrites CDR discs at up to 24x speedWrites CDRW discs at up to 16x speedReads CDs at up to 24x speed

Electrical and operating requirements

Line voltage: 100240V ACFrequency: 50Hz to 60Hz, single phaseMaximum continuous power: 200WOperating temperature: 50 to 95 F (10 to 35 C)Storage temperature: 40 to 185 F (40 to 85 C)Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensingMaximum altitude: 10,000 feet

Whats in the box

iMacApple KeyboardMighty MouseCleaning clothPower cordInstall/restore DVDsPrinted and electronic documentation

Configurations 20inch iMac(MC015LL/A) 20inch iMac(MC015LL/B) 20inch iMac(MC015LL/C)

Processor 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 2.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 2.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

L2 cache 3MB shared 3MB shared 3MB shared

Frontsidebus

1066MHz 1066MHz 1066MHz

Memory 1GB (one 1GB SODIMM) of1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM;supports up to 8GB

1GB (one 1GB SODIMM) of1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM;supports up to 8GB

2GB (two 1GB SODIMM) of1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM;supports up to 8GB

Hard drive 160GB Serial ATA ; 7200 rpm

Opticaldrive

Slotloading 8x SuperDrive with 4x doublelayer burning (DVDR DL/DVDRW/CDRW)

Display 20inch (viewable) glossy widescreen TFT activematrix LCD, 1680 by 1050 pixels, millions of

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Video Builtin iSight camera; Mini DisplayPort output with support for DVI, duallink DVI, and VGA videoconnections via adapter

Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 9400M with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory

FireWire One FireWire 800 port; 7 watts

USB Four USB 2.0 ports on computer; two USB 2.0 ports on keyboard

Audio Builtin stereo speakers with 24watt digital amplifier, builtin microphone, optical digital audiooutput/headphone out, optical digital audio input/audio line in

Software Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard

Mac OS X includes iTunes, Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail,iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, XcodeDeveloper Tools)

iLife 09 iLife 11

iLife includes iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand

Ethernet Builtin 10/100/1000BASET (Gigabit)

Wireless Builtin AirPort Extreme WiFi (802.11n)2

Hardwareaccessories

Apple Keyboard and Apple Mighty Mouse

Configuretoorderoptions

2GB (two 1GB) or 4GB (two 2GB) Memory Upgrade 4GB (two 2GB) MemoryUpgrade

320GB Hard DriveApple Keyboard with Numeric KeypadApple USB Modem

Limitedwarrantyand service

Your iMac comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a oneyear limited warranty.Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years fromyour computers purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with directtelephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled byAppleauthorized technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Applesupport or call 8008232775.

Apple andthe globalenvironment

Learn more about Apples dedication to reducing the environmental impact of our products andprocess. The Apple Product Environmental Specification details the environmental attributes ofour products.

Recycling Apple takes a holistic view of materials management and waste minimization. Learn more abouthow to recycle your Mac.

OptionsAccessories

Time CapsuleAirPort Express Base StationAirPort Extreme Base StationApple 8x DVDR Media KitApple Mini DisplayPort to DVI AdapterApple Mini DisplayPort to VGA AdapterApple Mini DisplayPort to DualLink DVI AdapterApple FireWire CableAppleCare Protection Plan

Applications

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Additional Product Support Information

Logic Express

1. Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.2. Wireless Internet access requires a wireless access point and Internet access; fees may apply.3. Memory avalable to Mac OS X may vary depending on graphics needs. Minimum graphics memory usage is

256MB.4. Adapters are sold separately.5. 1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = 1 trillion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.

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IMac (20-Inch, Mid 2009) - Technical Specifications