Apple iMac “Core 2 Duo” 2.16 GHz 24″ 2006 Specs

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iMac – MA456LL – iMac6,1 – A1200

About this iMac

2006 Saw another important switch in the iMac family. The introduction of Intel Core 2 Duo Processors replacing the PowerPC processors was attempted in this brand first and it was the first time an Apple computer had worked with an Intel Processor. The iMac released in 2006 had a 2.16 GHz Intel “Core 2 Duo” Processor (T7400). This was also the first time that the secondary display on the iMac was not just mirroring the primary display but also an extension of the primary screen from its mini-DVI port. It also came in a package with the Apple Mighty Mouse, a six-button Apple Remote as well as Apple “Front Row” a predecessor to iTunes which provided a simple interface to play music, photo slideshows, DVDs, and iMovies all these features were also controlled using the six button remote. USB 2.0 ports, FireWire ports, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR were included in the connectivity options of the device. It was packed with features that made it suitable for literally every type of user, ranging from formal, to informal. It was an iconic machine of its day.

2 2.16 GHz Core 2 Duo

1 GB

250 GBHard Drive

Plugged-in

Storage & Memory

The device was built with 250.0 GB Serial ATA (1.5Gb/s) hard drive storage with a disk speed of 7200 RPM.

Screen Size and Resolution

The iMac featured a 24 inch screen with TFT active matrix LCD display and a native resolution of 1920×1200.

Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

The iMac had Mac OS X 10.4.7 (8K1123)pre-installed on it. This was the first iMac to be powered by an Intel “Core 2 Duo” processor with a processing speed of 2.16 GHz. Its graphics processor was the NVIDIA GeForce 7300GT graphics with 128 MB of GDDR3 memory.

Memory & Architecture

The device was built with 4 MB on-chip level 2 cache with a frontside bus of 667 MHz and with 1 GB of 667 MHz PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM for its RAM.

Upgradability

Although the iMac came with1 GB of RAM it could be upgraded up to 4 GB of RAM.
The Operating System of the iMac can also be upgraded from its pre-installed Mac OS X 10.4.7 (8K1123) up to MacOS X 10.7.5. This iMac was also able to act as a host to Windows OS, mainly being Windows XP SP2 (32-Bit) and more recently Windows 7 (32-Bit).
This iMac had the following dimensions of 52.3 cm, 57.4 cm, 20.7 cm and a weight of24.7 lbs. (11.2 kg).

Inclusive Features

The iMac includes the following features and ports:

A Power Adapter (100V-240V, 220W maximum)
Standard AirPort Extreme (802.11g).
Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Gigabit Ethernet
Two FireWire 400 ports
1 Mini-DVI that supports both mirroring and extension.
Apple Remote
iSight Video Camera for video conferencing
Built-in Stereo Speakers

Introduced:September 6, 2006		Discontinued:August 7, 2007
Screen Size and Resolution		Memory
Screen Size	24 inches TFT	Level 1 Cache	32k/32k
Resolution	1920×1200	Level 2/Level 3 Cache	4 MB (on-chip)
Processor		RAM Type	PC2-5300 DDR2
Processors	1 (2 Cores)	Min. RAM Speed	667 MHz
Architecture	64-Bit	Standard RAM	1 GB
Speed	2.16 GHz	Maximum RAM	4 GB
Type	Core 2 Duo (T7400)	RAM Slots	2
Processor Upgrade	ZIF Socket	Motherboard RAM	None
FPU	Integrated	Graphics
System Bus Speed	667 MHz	Video Card	GeForce 7300GT
Cache Bus Speed	2.16 GHz (Built-in)	VRAM Type	GDDR3
ROM/Firmware	EFI	Standard VRAM	128 MB
EFI Architecture	32-Bit	Maximum VRAM	128 MB
Storage		Inclusive Features and Ports
Standard Storage	250 GB HDD	Standard Optical Drive	8X DL “Super Drive”
Storage Speed	7200 RPM	Standard Ethernet	10/100/1000Base-T
Storage Dimensions	3.5” (26.10 mm)	Standard Modem	None
Storage Interface	Serial ATA (1.5Gb/s)	Standard Air Port	802.11a/b/g
Battery		Standard Bluetooth	2.0+ EDR
Type	N/A	USB Port 2.0	3
Battery Life	N/A	FireWire (400)	2
Description		Keyboard	Apple Keyboard
Case Type	All-in-One	Inclusive Input	Mighty Mouse
Form Factor	iMac Intel 24-Inch	S-Video Output	1
Apple Order No	MA456LL	Microphone	1 (Built-in)
Apple Subfamily	Late 2006 – 24″	Headphone	1
Apple Model Number	A1200 (EMC 2111)	Sound Out	1
Model ID	iMac 6.1	Power Adapter	1

Identifier reference: A1200, EMC 2111, iMac6,1. Use these together because one Apple identifier can sometimes cover multiple configurations.

Last reviewed by Techable: August 19, 2025Identifiers checked: order number, A-number, EMC, and model identifier when available.

Model summary

This iMac at a glance

Family: iMac
Model Number: A1200
EMC: 2111
Model ID: iMac6,1
Year: 2022

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