iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2009)

Processor and Memory

• Processor Options:

  • 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB shared L2 cache

  • 3.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 6MB shared L2 cache

• Memory:

  • 4GB (two 2GB SO-DIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM

  • Supports up to 16GB (four SO-DIMM slots)

Size and Weight

• Height: 17.75 inches (45.1 cm)

• Width: 20.8 inches (52.8 cm)

• Depth: 7.42 inches (18.85 cm)

• Weight: 20.5 pounds (9.3 kg)

Connections and Expansion

• 1 FireWire 800 port (7 watts)

• 4 USB 2.0 ports

• SD card slot

Communications

• Built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n Wi-Fi wireless networking (IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible)

• Built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)

• Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)

Audio

• Built-in stereo speakers

• Two internal 17-watt high-efficiency amplifiers

• Headphone/optical digital audio output (minijack)

• Audio line in/optical digital audio input (minijack)

• Built-in microphone

• Support for Apple Stereo Headset with microphone

Environmental Status Report

• Arsenic-free display glass

• BFR-free

• PVC-free

• Highly recyclable aluminum and glass enclosures

• Meets ENERGY STAR 5.0 requirements

• Rated EPEAT Gold

Acoustic Performance

• Declared Noise Emissions (ISO 9296):

  • Sound Power Level (LWAd): 1 B = 10 dB

  • Sound Pressure Level (LpAm) at operator position:

    • Idle: 3.0 B (16 dB)

    • Hard drive accessing: 3.0 B (17 dB)

Display

• Built-in 21.5-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen TFT active-matrix liquid crystal display with IPS technology

  • Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels

  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9

  • Brightness: 320 cd/m²

  • Viewing Angle: 178° horizontal, 178° vertical

  • Millions of colors at all resolutions

Graphics and Video Support

• Graphics Processor Options:

  • NVIDIA GeForce 9400M with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM (shared with main memory)

  • ATI Radeon HD 4670 with 256MB of GDDR3 memory

• Built-in iSight camera

• Mini DisplayPort output port (supports DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI with adapters sold separately)

• Supports extended desktop and video mirroring modes

• Supports full native resolution on built-in display and up to a 30-inch external display (2560 x 1600 pixels)

Software

• Operating System: Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard

  • Includes iTunes, Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools

• iLife ’09 (includes iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand)

Storage

• Hard Drive Options:

  • 500GB 7200-rpm Serial ATA hard drive

  • 1TB 7200-rpm Serial ATA hard drive

  • Optional 2TB 7200-rpm Serial ATA hard drive

Optical Drive

• Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)

  • Write Speeds:

    • DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL: Up to 4x

    • DVD-R and DVD+R: Up to 8x

    • DVD-RW: Up to 6x, DVD+RW: Up to 8x

    • CD-R: Up to 24x, CD-RW: Up to 16x

  • Read Speeds:

    • DVDs: Up to 8x

    • CDs: Up to 24x