Apple · iMac
iMac (17-inch, Late 2006)
A 17-inch all-in-one with Core 2 Duo processors and a choice of integrated or dedicated graphics.
Model history · 8 models, 2002–2006
- 2002iMac G4 (17-inch, Flat Panel)Compare
- 2003iMac G4 (17-inch, Early 2003)Compare
- 2003iMac G4 (17-inch, USB 2.0)Compare
- 2004iMac G5 (17-inch, 2004)Compare
- 2005iMac G5 (17-inch, Ambient Light Sensor)Compare
- 2005iMac G5 (17-inch, iSight)Compare
- 2006iMac (17-inch, Early 2006)Compare
- 2006iMac (17-inch, Late 2006)
- Type
- All-in-one
- Processor
- Intel Core 2
- Memory
- 512 MB – 3 GB
- Storage
- 160 GB – 500 GB
- Screen
- 17″
- Weight
- –
What reviewers say
Reviews found the faster configurations responsive, with useful gains over earlier Core Duo machines. Macworld considered the entry model good value for everyday use but criticised its gaming performance and the cost of replacing installed memory; ASCII's test of the upgraded 2.16 GHz model found improved CPU performance with little change in disk speed.
From macworld.com, ascii.jp and ascii.jp
Specifications
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- Processor
- Intel Core 2 Duo T5600, Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 or Intel Core 2 Duo T7400
- CPU cores
- 2
- Graphics
- Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) or ATI Radeon X1600 (128 MB GDDR3)
- Memory
- 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB or 3 GB
- Storage
- 160 GB to 500 GB
- CPU
- 1.83 GHz Core 2 Duo T5600 with 2 MB shared L2 cache; higher configuration has 2.0 GHz T7200 or optional 2.16 GHz T7400 with 4 MB shared L2 cache. All use a 667 MHz system bus; exact identities cross-checked with EveryMac.
- GPU
- Intel GMA 950 with 64 MB DDR2 shared system memory on the 1.83 GHz configuration; ATI Radeon X1600 with 128 MB GDDR3 on the 2.0 and 2.16 GHz configurations
- Memory type
- Two SO-DIMM slots for PC2-5300 (667 MHz) DDR2 SDRAM. Entry configuration has two 256 MB modules, configurable to 1 or 2 GB; higher configurations have two 512 MB modules, configurable to 2 or 3 GB.
- Storage type
- 160 GB 7200 rpm Serial ATA hard drive; higher configurations can have 250 or 500 GB. Entry configuration has a 24x Combo drive for DVD reading and CD writing; higher configurations have an 8x SuperDrive with 2.4x double-layer DVD burning.
Display
- Screen size
- 17″
- Resolution
- 1440 × 900
- Brightness
- 250 nits
- Display type
- Widescreen TFT active-matrix LCD, millions of colours; typical contrast 500:1, viewing angles 140° horizontal and 120° vertical. Panel technology and refresh rate unpublished.
Connections
- Ports
- 3 × USB-A, Ethernet, headphone jack
- Ethernet
- 1 Gb/s
- External displays
- Up to 1
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11g; 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme
- Camera
- iSight camera
- Back ports
- Three USB 2.0 ports on the computer and two USB 1.1 ports on its keyboard; two FireWire 400 ports sharing 8 W, mini-DVI, Gigabit Ethernet, headphone/optical digital output and line-in/optical digital input. Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR is standard on higher configurations; not standard on the entry configuration, but listed as an order option in Apple's UK announcement.
- External displays
- One external display in extended desktop or mirroring mode; digital resolutions up to 1920 × 1200 and analogue up to 2048 × 1536. DVI, VGA, S-video and composite adapters sold separately.
- Speakers
- Built-in stereo speakers with internal 12 W digital amplifier and built-in microphone
- Keyboard and mouse
- Apple Keyboard and Mighty Mouse; Apple Remote included with higher configurations and optional on the entry model; optional wireless keyboard and mouse for higher configurations
Design and power
- Type
- All-in-one
- Width × depth × height
- 426 × 173 × 430 mm
- Operating system
- macOS
- Size and weight detail
- Maker weight 15.5 pounds (7 kg), varying by configuration and manufacturing process; shared scalar weight omitted
- Power supply
- Maximum continuous power 180 W; 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz single phase
- In the box
- iMac, Apple Keyboard, Mighty Mouse, power cord, install/restore DVDs and documentation; Apple Remote except on the entry configuration. Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, iLife '06, Front Row, Photo Booth, Microsoft Office 2004 Test Drive and iWork trial.
Configurations
| Processor | Memory | Storage | Storage type | Graphics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core 2 Duo T5600 | 512 MB | 160 GB | Hard drive | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo T5600 | 1 GB | 160 GB | Hard drive | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo T5600 | 2 GB | 160 GB | Hard drive | Intel GMA 950 (64 MB shared DDR2) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 | 1 GB | 160 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon X1600 (128 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 | 1 GB | 250 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon X1600 (128 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 | 1 GB | 500 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon X1600 (128 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 | 2 GB | 160 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon X1600 (128 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 | 2 GB | 250 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon X1600 (128 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 | 2 GB | 500 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon X1600 (128 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 | 3 GB | 160 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon X1600 (128 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 | 3 GB | 250 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon X1600 (128 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 | 3 GB | 500 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon X1600 (128 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo T7400 | 1 GB | 160 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon X1600 (128 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo T7400 | 1 GB | 250 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon X1600 (128 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo T7400 | 1 GB | 500 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon X1600 (128 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo T7400 | 2 GB | 160 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon X1600 (128 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo T7400 | 2 GB | 250 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon X1600 (128 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo T7400 | 2 GB | 500 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon X1600 (128 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo T7400 | 3 GB | 160 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon X1600 (128 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo T7400 | 3 GB | 250 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon X1600 (128 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo T7400 | 3 GB | 500 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon X1600 (128 MB GDDR3) |
Pros and cons
Pros
- Camera, speakers and microphone built in
- Two user-accessible memory slots
- Keyboard and mouse included
Cons
- Lower configuration lacks a DVD writer and standard Bluetooth
- USB ports limited to USB 2.0
- Internal upgrades beyond memory require disassembly
Closest rivals
Model | Type | Processor | Memory | Storage | Screen | Weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-in-one | Intel Core 2 | 1 GB – 3 GB | 250 GB – 500 GB | 20″ | – | Sept 2006 | |
| All-in-one | Intel Core 2 | 1 GB – 3 GB | 250 GB – 500 GB | 24″ | – | Sept 2006 | |
| All-in-one | Intel Core Duo T2400 | 512 MB – 2 GB | 160 GB – 250 GB | 17″ | – | Jan 2006 |
Previous model: iMac (17-inch, Early 2006).
Sources
- support.apple.com/en-gb/112523
- apple.com/uk/newsroom/2006/09/06Apple-iMac-Line-Now-Features-Intel-Core-2-Duo-P…
- everymac.com/systems/apple/imac/index-imac.html
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