Apple · iMac
iMac (20-inch, Mid 2009)
An education-only aluminium all-in-one with a Core 2 Duo processor, shared graphics and a built-in DVD drive.
- Type
- All-in-one
- Processor
- Intel Core 2
- Memory
- 1 GB – 4 GB
- Storage
- 160 GB – 320 GB
- Screen
- 20″
- Weight
- 9.1 kg
Specifications
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- Processor
- Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz (iMac Mid 2009) or Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz (iMac Mid 2009)
- CPU cores
- 2
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce 9400M (256 MB shared DDR3)
- Memory
- 1 GB, 2 GB or 4 GB
- Storage
- 160 GB to 320 GB
- CPU
- 2.0 or 2.26 GHz Core 2 Duo with 3 MB shared L2 cache and 1066 MHz frontside bus. The retained configuration table says 2.6 GHz, but its processor description and Apple's July 2011 education price list confirm 2.26 GHz; exact Intel SKU not established.
- GPU
- NVIDIA GeForce 9400M with 256 MB shared DDR3 according to the retained maker specification; contemporary EveryMac coverage describes 128 MB at launch, so the retained maker value is used.
- Memory type
- Two SO-DIMM slots for 1066 MHz DDR3; configurations A/B have 1 GB standard and C has 2 GB. Factory options are 2 or 4 GB; the retained specification supports up to 8 GB, which is not listed as a factory configuration.
- Storage type
- 160 or 320 GB 7200 rpm Serial ATA hard drive; slot-loading 8x SuperDrive with 4x double-layer DVD burning.
Display
- Screen size
- 20″
- Resolution
- 1680 × 1050
- Brightness
- 290 nits
- Display type
- Glossy TFT active-matrix LCD with millions of colours; typical contrast 800:1 and 160-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angles. Panel technology and refresh rate unpublished.
Connections
- Ports
- 4 × USB-A, Ethernet, headphone jack
- Ethernet
- 1 Gb/s
- External displays
- Up to 1
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11n draft
- Camera
- iSight camera
- Back ports
- Four USB 2.0 ports on the computer, plus two on the keyboard; FireWire 800 at 7 W, Mini DisplayPort, Gigabit Ethernet, headphone/optical digital output and line-in/optical digital input. Bluetooth is not published in this exact model specification.
- External displays
- Built-in display and one external display up to 2560 × 1600 simultaneously; extended desktop or mirroring, with optional DVI, VGA or dual-link DVI adapters.
- Speakers
- Built-in stereo speakers and microphone; internal 24 W digital amplifier and support for Apple Stereo Headset microphones.
- Keyboard and mouse
- Apple Keyboard and Mighty Mouse.
Design and power
- Type
- All-in-one
- Weight
- 9.1 kg
- Width × depth × height
- 485 × 189 × 469 mm
- Operating system
- macOS
- Size and weight detail
- Maker reference weight; actual weight varies with configuration and manufacturing process.
- Power supply
- Maximum continuous power 200 W; 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz.
- In the box
- Education institution model. Contemporary EveryMac coverage records April 2009 release; a maker-confirmed first delivery day is unavailable. Launch configuration A includes Leopard and iLife ’09; later B/C specifications list Snow Leopard and iLife ’11, with their introduction dates unestablished.
Configurations
| Processor | Memory | Storage | Storage type | Graphics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz (iMac Mid 2009) | 1 GB | 160 GB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce 9400M (256 MB shared DDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz (iMac Mid 2009) | 1 GB | 320 GB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce 9400M (256 MB shared DDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz (iMac Mid 2009) | 2 GB | 160 GB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce 9400M (256 MB shared DDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz (iMac Mid 2009) | 2 GB | 320 GB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce 9400M (256 MB shared DDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz (iMac Mid 2009) | 4 GB | 160 GB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce 9400M (256 MB shared DDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz (iMac Mid 2009) | 4 GB | 320 GB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce 9400M (256 MB shared DDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz (iMac Mid 2009) | 1 GB | 160 GB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce 9400M (256 MB shared DDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz (iMac Mid 2009) | 1 GB | 320 GB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce 9400M (256 MB shared DDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz (iMac Mid 2009) | 2 GB | 160 GB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce 9400M (256 MB shared DDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz (iMac Mid 2009) | 2 GB | 320 GB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce 9400M (256 MB shared DDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz (iMac Mid 2009) | 4 GB | 160 GB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce 9400M (256 MB shared DDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz (iMac Mid 2009) | 4 GB | 320 GB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce 9400M (256 MB shared DDR3) |
Pros and cons
Pros
- Camera, microphone and stereo speakers built in
- User-accessible memory slots
- Keyboard and mouse included
Cons
- USB ports limited to USB 2.0
- Glossy display with no matte option
- Graphics share system memory
Closest rivals
Model | Type | Processor | Memory | Storage | Screen | Weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-in-one | Intel Core 2 | 1 GB – 4 GB | 250 GB – 750 GB | 20″ | – | Apr 2008 | |
| All-in-one | Intel Core 2 | 2 GB – 4 GB | 320 GB – 1 TB | 24″ | – | Apr 2008 | |
| All-in-one | Intel Core 2 | 2 GB – 8 GB | 320 GB – 1 TB | 20″ | 9.1 kg | Mar 2009 |
Sources
- support.apple.com/en-gb/112423
- apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/20110712_Education_Price_List.pdf
- everymac.com/systems/apple/imac/imac-aluminum-faq/differences-between-imac-core…
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