Apple · iMac
iMac (24-inch, Early 2008)
An aluminium all-in-one with a 24-inch glossy display, Core 2 Duo processor and optional NVIDIA graphics.
Model history · 3 models, 2006–2008
- 2006iMac (24-inch, Late 2006)Compare
- 2007iMac (24-inch, Mid 2007)Compare
- 2008iMac (24-inch, Early 2008)
- Type
- All-in-one
- Processor
- Intel Core 2
- Memory
- 2 GB – 4 GB
- Storage
- 320 GB – 1 TB
- Screen
- 24″
- Weight
- –
What reviewers say
Reviewers praise the roomy screen and improved performance, particularly the optional NVIDIA graphics. Macworld found the faster processor alone made a modest difference, while TechRadar considered the top configuration useful for demanding creative work. Macworld notes that glossy screens can be distracting.
From macworld.com and techradar.com
Specifications
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- Processor
- Intel Core 2 Duo E8235 or Intel Core 2 Duo E8435
- CPU cores
- 2
- Graphics
- ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB GDDR3) or NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS (512 MB GDDR3)
- Memory
- 2 GB or 4 GB
- Storage
- 320 GB to 1 TB
- CPU
- 2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo E8235, configurable to 3.06 GHz E8435; 6 MB shared L2 cache and 1066 MHz frontside bus. Exact processor identities cross-checked with EveryMac.
- GPU
- Either processor supports ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO with 256 MB GDDR3 or optional NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS with 512 MB GDDR3
- Memory type
- Two user-accessible SO-DIMM slots for 800 MHz DDR2 SDRAM; 2 GB standard, configurable to 4 GB
- Storage type
- 320 GB 7200 rpm Serial ATA hard drive with either processor, configurable to 500 GB, 750 GB or 1 TB; slot-loading 8x SuperDrive with 4x double-layer DVD burning
Display
- Screen size
- 24″
- Resolution
- 1920 × 1200
- Brightness
- 385 nits
- Display type
- Glossy widescreen TFT active-matrix LCD, millions of colours; typical contrast 750:1 and 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angles. Panel technology and refresh rate unpublished and omitted.
- Display features
- Optional 24-inch VESA Mount Adapter kit
Connections
- Ports
- 3 × USB-A, Ethernet, headphone jack
- Ethernet
- 1 Gb/s
- External displays
- Up to 1
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11n draft; compatible with 802.11a/b/g
- Bluetooth
- 2.1 + EDR
- Camera
- iSight camera
- Back ports
- Three USB 2.0 ports on the computer, plus two on the supplied keyboard; one FireWire 400 and one FireWire 800 port, each rated 7 W; mini-DVI output, Gigabit Ethernet, headphone/optical digital output and line-in/optical digital input. FireWire, mini-DVI and audio input described here.
- 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 24 W digital amplifier and built-in microphone
- Keyboard and mouse
- Apple Keyboard, Mighty Mouse and infrared Apple Remote; optional wireless keyboard and wireless Mighty Mouse
Design and power
- Type
- All-in-one
- Width × depth × height
- 569 × 207 × 520 mm
- Operating system
- macOS
- Size and weight detail
- Maker weight 25.4 pounds (11.5 kg), varying by configuration and manufacturing process; shared scalar weight omitted
- Power supply
- Maximum continuous power 280 W; 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz single phase
- Power use
- Apple environmental report for MB325 at 230 V records 1.65 W off, 2.58 W sleep and 36.2 W idle with display off or 113.2 W with display on; display on means full brightness
- Materials
- Recyclable aluminium and glass enclosure; arsenic-free display glass, majority of circuit-board laminates free of brominated flame retardants and PVC-free internal cables
- In the box
- iMac, Apple Keyboard, Mighty Mouse, Apple Remote, cleaning cloth, power cord, install/restore DVDs and documentation; Mac OS X Leopard and iLife '08
Configurations
| Processor | Memory | Storage | Storage type | Graphics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core 2 Duo E8235 | 2 GB | 320 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo E8235 | 2 GB | 320 GB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS (512 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo E8235 | 2 GB | 500 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo E8235 | 2 GB | 500 GB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS (512 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo E8235 | 2 GB | 750 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo E8235 | 2 GB | 750 GB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS (512 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo E8235 | 2 GB | 1 TB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo E8235 | 2 GB | 1 TB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS (512 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo E8235 | 4 GB | 320 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo E8235 | 4 GB | 320 GB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS (512 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo E8235 | 4 GB | 500 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo E8235 | 4 GB | 500 GB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS (512 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo E8235 | 4 GB | 750 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo E8235 | 4 GB | 750 GB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS (512 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo E8235 | 4 GB | 1 TB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo E8235 | 4 GB | 1 TB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS (512 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo E8435 | 2 GB | 320 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo E8435 | 2 GB | 320 GB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS (512 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo E8435 | 2 GB | 500 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo E8435 | 2 GB | 500 GB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS (512 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo E8435 | 2 GB | 750 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo E8435 | 2 GB | 750 GB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS (512 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo E8435 | 2 GB | 1 TB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo E8435 | 2 GB | 1 TB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS (512 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo E8435 | 4 GB | 320 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo E8435 | 4 GB | 320 GB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS (512 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo E8435 | 4 GB | 500 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo E8435 | 4 GB | 500 GB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS (512 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo E8435 | 4 GB | 750 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo E8435 | 4 GB | 750 GB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS (512 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo E8435 | 4 GB | 1 TB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo E8435 | 4 GB | 1 TB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS (512 MB GDDR3) |
Pros and cons
Pros
- Camera, speakers and microphone built in
- Two user-accessible memory slots
- Keyboard, mouse and remote included
Cons
- Glossy screen with no matte option
- USB ports limited to USB 2.0
- No factory solid-state drive option
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 | 1 GB – 4 GB | 250 GB – 750 GB | 20″ | – | Aug 2007 | |
| All-in-one | Intel Core 2 | 1 GB – 4 GB | 160 GB – 320 GB | 20″ | 9.1 kg | Apr 2009 |
Previous model: iMac (24-inch, Mid 2007). Newer model: iMac (24-inch, Early 2009).
Sources
- support.apple.com/en-gb/112494
- apple.com/uk/newsroom/2008/04/28Apple-Updates-iMac
- everymac.com/systems/apple/imac/imac-aluminum-faq/differences-between-imac-core…
- apple.com/environment/reports/docs/iMac-24-inch-Environmental-Report_2008.pdf
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