Apple iMac “Core Duo” 2.0 GHz 20″ 2006 Specs
iMac – MA200LL – iMac4,1 – A1174
About this iMac
2006 Saw another important switch in the iMac family. The introduction of Intel Core 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 G5 released early in 2006 had a 2.0 GHz Intel “Core Duo” Processor (T2500). 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.
2.0 GHz Core Duo
512 MB
250 GBHard Drive
Plugged-in
Storage
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 20 inch screen with TFT active matrix LCD display and a native resolution of 1680×1050.
Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
The iMac had Mac OS X 10.4.4 (8G1165) pre-installed on it. This was the first iMac to be powered by an Intel “Core Duo” processor with a processing speed of 2.0 GHz. Its graphics processor was the ATI Radeon X1600 graphics with 128 MB of GDDR3 memory.
Memory & Architecture
The device was built with 2 MB on-chip level 2 cache with a frontside bus of 667 MHz and with 512 MB of 667 MHz PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM for its RAM.
Upgradability
Although the iMac came with 512 MB of RAM it could be upgraded up to 2 GB of RAM.
The Operating System of the iMac can also be upgraded from its pre-installed Mac OS X 10.4.4 (8G1165) up to MacOS X 10.6.8. 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 47.2 cm, 49.3 cm, 18.9 cm and a weight of22 lbs. (10 kg).
Inclusive Features
The iMac includes the following features and ports:
- A Power Adapter (100V-240V AC, 180 W 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: January 10, 2006 | Discontinued: September 6, 2006 | ||
| Screen Size and Resolution | Memory | ||
| Screen Size | 20 inches TFT | Level 1 Cache | 32k/32k |
| Resolution | 1680×1050 | Level 2/Level 3 Cache | 2 MB (on-chip) |
| Processor | RAM Type | PC2-5300 DDR2 | |
| Processors | 1 (2 Cores) | Min. RAM Speed | 667 MHz |
| Architecture | 32-Bit | Standard RAM | 512 MB |
| Speed | 2.0 GHz | Maximum RAM | 2 GB |
| Type | Core Duo (T2500) | RAM Slots | 2 |
| Processor Upgrade | ZIF Socket | Motherboard RAM | None |
| FPU | Integrated | Graphics | |
| System Bus Speed | 667 MHz | Video Card | Radeon X1600 Pro |
| Cache Bus Speed | 2.0 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 | 3.6V Lithium | 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 (White) | S-Video Output | 1 |
| Apple Order No | MA200LL | Microphone | 1 (Built-in) |
| Apple Subfamily | Early 2006 | Headphone | 1 |
| Apple Model Number | A1174 (EMC 2105) | Sound Out | 1 |
| Model ID | iMac 4.1
| Power Adapter | 1 |
