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iMac (24-inch, Early 2009)

iMac (24-inch, Early 2009)

Compared with the iMac (24-inch, Early 2008), this model moved to DDR3 memory, with processors at 2.66 GHz to 3.06 GHz. Its standard graphics changed from ATI to NVIDIA, from the GeForce 9400M up to the GeForce GT 130, with an ATI Radeon HD 4850 option. Mini DisplayPort replaced mini-DVI, and a fourth USB port was added. One FireWire 800 port replaced the FireWire 400 and 800 pair, and the aluminum case did not change.

Model number
A1225
Model identifier
iMac9,1
EMC number
2267
Released
Early 2009
Support status
Obsolete
Order numbers
MB418LL/A, MB419LL/A, MB420LL/A

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3 configurations

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Configuration Order number Cores Graphics Original price
2.66 GHz Core 2 Duo, 4 GB, 640 GB HDD MB418LL/A 2 NVIDIA GeForce 9400M US$1,499
2.93 GHz Core 2 Duo, 4 GB, 640 GB HDD MB419LL/A 2 NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 US$1,799
3.06 GHz Core 2 Duo, 4 GB, 1 TB HDD MB420LL/A 2 NVIDIA GeForce GT 130 US$2,199

Specs

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Overview

Order number, changes with the configuration
MB418LL/A
MB419LL/A
MB420LL/A
Model identifier
iMac9,1
EMC number
2267
Color
Silver
Introduced
3 March 2009
Discontinued
20 October 2009
Original price, changes with the configuration
US$1,499
US$1,799
US$2,199

Processor

Processor
Core 2 Duo
Part number, changes with the configuration
E8135
E8335
E8435
Speed, changes with the configuration
2.66 GHz
2.93 GHz
3.06 GHz
Cores
2
Architecture
64-Bit
System bus
1066 MHz
Socket
mPGA478MN (Socket P)
L1 cache
32 KB/32 KB
L2/L3 cache
6 MB (on-chip)

Memory

Standard
4 GB
Maximum
8 GB
Built in
None
Slots
2
Type
204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM PC3-8500 (1066 MHz)
Minimum speed
1066 MHz

Graphics

Graphics, changes with the configuration
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M
NVIDIA GeForce GT 120
NVIDIA GeForce GT 130
Graphics memory type, changes with the configuration
Integrated
GDDR3
GDDR3
Video memory, changes with the configuration
256 MB
256 MB
512 MB
Maximum video memory, changes with the configuration
256 MB
256 MB
512 MB
External displays
Dual/Mirroring
Largest external display
2560×1600

Display

Screen size
24-inch
Aspect ratio
16:10 Widescreen
Resolution
1920×1200
Panel
Thin film transistor (TFT) active-matrix liquid crystal display (AMLCD)
Camera
Built-in iSight (640×480)

Storage

Standard storage, changes with the configuration
640 GB HDD
640 GB HDD
1 TB HDD
Drive speed
7200 RPM
Drive size
3.5" (26.10 mm)
Interface
SATA II (3 Gbit/s)

Optical

Optical drive
Slot-loading 8× SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Drive form factor
5.25" Slim (12.7mm)
Drive interface
Yes

Ports

USB
USB-A 2.0 (480 Mbit/s) (×4)
FireWire
800 (800 Mbit/s)
Video out
Mini DisplayPort
Infrared receiver
Yes, for the Apple Remote only
Security slot
Yes

Expansion

Expansion slots
None

Networking

Ethernet
10/100/1000Base-T (RJ-45)
Wi-Fi
802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1+EDR

Audio

Microphone
1 (Built-in)
Audio in
3.5mm Analog/Digital combo
Audio out
3.5mm Analog/Digital combo
Headphone jacks
1

Battery and power

Backup battery
3.0 V CR2032 lithium coin-cell
Power supply
Built in

Physical

Form factor
All-in-One
Size (H × W × D)
20.5 × 22.4 × 8.1 in
Weight
25.4 lb

Software

Operating system at launch
Mac OS X 10.5.6 (9G2030)
Latest macOS
OS X 10.11.6
Windows
Boot/Virtualization
Earliest Windows
XP SP2 (32-Bit)
Latest Windows
7 (32-Bit)
Firmware
EFI

In the box

Keyboard
Apple Keyboard
Mouse or trackpad
Mighty Mouse

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