Apple · iMac
iMac (24-inch, Mid 2007)
An aluminium all-in-one with a 24-inch glossy display, Core 2 Duo processor and dedicated ATI graphics.
Model history · 2 models, 2006–2007
- 2006iMac (24-inch, Late 2006)Compare
- 2007iMac (24-inch, Mid 2007)
- Type
- All-in-one
- Processor
- Intel Core 2
- Memory
- 1 GB – 4 GB
- Storage
- 320 GB – 1 TB
- Screen
- 24″
- Weight
- –
What reviewers say
Reviewers praise the aluminium design, slim keyboard, included software and suitability for home or creative work. Macworld preferred the 24-inch screen's viewing angles and found performance improvements modest. TechRadar considered the larger display useful for graphics work, while both noted reflections from the glossy finish.
From macworld.com and techradar.com
Specifications
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- Processor
- Intel Core 2 Duo T7700 or Intel Core 2 Extreme X7900
- CPU cores
- 2
- Graphics
- ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB GDDR3)
- Memory
- 1 GB, 2 GB or 4 GB
- Storage
- 320 GB to 1 TB
- CPU
- 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7700, configurable to 2.8 GHz Core 2 Extreme X7900; 4 MB shared L2 cache and 800 MHz system bus. Exact processor identities cross-checked with EveryMac.
- GPU
- ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO with 256 MB GDDR3 with either processor
- Memory type
- Two user-accessible SO-DIMM slots for PC2-5300 (667 MHz) DDR2 SDRAM; 1 GB standard on both processors, configurable to 2 or 4 GB
- Storage type
- 320 GB 7200 rpm Serial ATA hard drive, configurable to 500 GB, 750 GB or 1 TB; slot-loading 8x SuperDrive with 4x double-layer DVD burning. Maker lists processor, memory and drive upgrades independently; the retail Core 2 Extreme bundle with 2 GB and 500 GB is described by EveryMac.
Display
- Screen size
- 24″
- Resolution
- 1920 × 1200
- Brightness
- 380 nits
- Display type
- Glossy widescreen TFT active-matrix LCD, millions of colours; typical contrast 750:1 and 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angles. Current archived maker sheet specifies 380 nits; EveryMac reports a later 385 cd/m² statement, so the maker sheet value is retained. Panel technology and refresh rate unpublished and omitted.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
- 2.0 + 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
- In the box
- iMac, Apple Keyboard, Mighty Mouse, Apple Remote, cleaning cloth, power cord, install/restore DVDs and documentation; Mac OS X 10.4.10 Tiger and iLife '08; iWork '08 trial, Front Row and Photo Booth
Configurations
| Processor | Memory | Storage | Storage type | Graphics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core 2 Duo T7700 | 1 GB | 320 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo T7700 | 1 GB | 500 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo T7700 | 1 GB | 750 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo T7700 | 1 GB | 1 TB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo T7700 | 2 GB | 320 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo T7700 | 2 GB | 500 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo T7700 | 2 GB | 750 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo T7700 | 2 GB | 1 TB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo T7700 | 4 GB | 320 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo T7700 | 4 GB | 500 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo T7700 | 4 GB | 750 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Duo T7700 | 4 GB | 1 TB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Extreme X7900 | 1 GB | 320 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Extreme X7900 | 1 GB | 500 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Extreme X7900 | 1 GB | 750 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Extreme X7900 | 1 GB | 1 TB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Extreme X7900 | 2 GB | 320 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Extreme X7900 | 2 GB | 500 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Extreme X7900 | 2 GB | 750 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Extreme X7900 | 2 GB | 1 TB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Extreme X7900 | 4 GB | 320 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Extreme X7900 | 4 GB | 500 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Extreme X7900 | 4 GB | 750 GB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 MB GDDR3) |
| Intel Core 2 Extreme X7900 | 4 GB | 1 TB | Hard drive | ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO (256 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″ | – | Aug 2007 | |
| 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 |
Previous model: iMac (24-inch, Late 2006). Newer model: iMac (24-inch, Early 2008).
Sources
- support.apple.com/en-gb/112553
- apple.com/uk/newsroom/2007/08/07Apple-Unveils-New-iMac
- everymac.com/systems/apple/imac/index-imac.html
- everymac.com/systems/apple/imac/specs/imac-core-2-extreme-2.8-24-inch-aluminum-…
Photo: everymac.com
