The iMac “Core 2 Duo” 2.16 17-Inch technically is a “build-to-order” configuration of the iMac “Core 2 Duo” 2.0 17-Inch (Late 2006), but also is documented as a separate model for reader convenience. Other than processor, these two models are identical.
The iMac “Core 2 Duo” 2.16 17-Inch features a 2.16 GHz Intel “Core 2 Duo” processor (T7400), with two independent processor “cores” on a single silicon chip, a 4 MB shared level 2 cache, a 667 MHz system bus, 1 GB of RAM (667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, PC2-5300), a 160 GB (7200 RPM) Serial ATA hard drive, a vertically-mounted slot-loading DVD+R DL “SuperDrive”, ATI Radeon X1600 graphics acceleration on a PCI-Express bus with 128 MB of GDDR3 memory, a built-in iSight video camera, and built-in stereo speakers underneath the 17″ TFT Active Matrix LCD (1440×900 native) display designed to “bounce sound off the desk below”.
Connectivity includes three USB 2.0 ports, two Firewire “400″ ports, built-in AirPort Extreme, and Gigabit Ethernet, as well as mini-DVI, which supports an external display in “extended desktop” mode (rather than just “mirrored mode”).
Note: In early February 2006, Apple confirmed reports of video display problems on the new Intel-based iMacs. When playing video on Apple’s Front Row media browser, some 20-inch iMacs (those built-to-order with upgraded video cards) showed random horizontal lines, ghosting, video tearing and other problems. The problem was fixed with a software update.
| Introduction Date: |
September 6, 2006 |
Discontinued Date: |
August 7, 2007 |
| Processors: |
1 (2 Cores) |
Geekbench: |
2863/3208* |
| Processor Speed: |
2.16 GHz |
Processor Type: |
Core 2 Duo (T7400) |
| Custom Speeds: |
N/A |
Architecture: |
64-Bit |
| Processor Upgrade: |
ZIF Socket |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| System Bus Speed: |
667 MHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
2.16 GHz (Built-in) |
| Details: |
667 MHz frontside bus. |
| ROM/Firmware Type: |
EFI |
EFI Architecture: |
32-Bit |
| L1 Cache: |
32k/32k |
L2/L3 Cache: |
4 MB (on chip) |
| Details: |
Includes a 4 MB shared “on chip” level 2 cache that runs at processor speed. |
| RAM Type: |
PC2-5300 DDR2 |
Min. RAM Speed: |
667 MHz |
| Standard RAM: |
1 GB |
Maximum RAM: |
4 GB* |
| Motherboard RAM: |
None |
RAM Slots: |
2 |
| Details: |
This model supports a 2 GB module in one slot and a 1 GB module in the other slot for a total supported configuration of 3 GB. |
| Video Card: |
Radeon X1600 |
VRAM Type: |
GDDR3 |
| Standard VRAM: |
128 MB |
Maximum VRAM: |
128 MB |
| Details: |
This model cannot be configured with additional GDDR3 SDRAM at the time of purchase. |
| Built-in Display: |
17.0″ Widescreen |
Native Resolution: |
1440×900 |
| 2nd Display Support: |
Dual/Mirroring |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
1920×1200* |
| Details: |
Apple reports that this model supports “digital resolutions up to 1920×1200″ and “analog resolutions up to 2048×1536″. |
| Standard Hard Drive: |
160 GB (7200 RPM) |
Int. HD Interface: |
Serial ATA (1.5 Gb/s) |
| Standard Optical: |
8X DL “SuperDrive” |
Standard Disk: |
None |
| Standard Modem: |
None |
Standard Ethernet: |
10/100/1000Base-T |
| Details: |
An external Apple USB Modem was available for US$49. |
| Standard AirPort: |
802.11a/b/g/n |
Standard Bluetooth: |
2.0+EDR |
| USB Ports: |
3 (2.0) |
Firewire Ports: |
2 (400) |
| Expansion Slots: |
None |
Expansion Bays: |
None |
| Incl. Keyboard: |
Apple Keyboard |
Incl. Input: |
Mighty Mouse |
| Details: |
Also shipped with an Apple Remote. |
| Case Type: |
All-in-One |
Form Factor: |
iMac G5 w/ iSight |
| Details: |
All-in-one “ice white” enclosure supported by an aluminium stand. |
| Apple Order No: |
BTO/CTO |
Apple Subfamily: |
Late 2006 |
| Apple Model No: |
A1208 (EMC 2114) |
Model ID: |
iMac5,1 |
| Battery Type: |
N/A |
Battery Life: |
N/A |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: |
X 10.4.7 (8K1106) |
Maximum MacOS: |
Current* |
| Details: |
*This system can run the latest version of OS X 10.7 “Lion” if upgraded to at least 2 GB of RAM. However, although it has a 64-bit processor, it has a 32-bit EFI and is not capable of booting into 64-bit mode. It does not support “OpenCL” either. Please also note that OS X Lion is not capable of running Mac OS X apps originally written for the PowerPC processor as it does not support the “Rosetta” environment. |
| Minimum Windows: |
XP SP2 (32-Bit)* |
Maximum Windows: |
Vista, 7 (32-Bit)** |
| MacOS 9 Support: |
None |
Windows Support: |
Boot/Virtualization |
| Dimensions: |
16.9 x 16.8 x 6.8 |
Avg. Weight: |
15.5 lbs. (7 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches – height by width by depth, (43.0 cm, 42.6 cm, 17.3 cm). |
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Photo Credit: Apple Computer.
Also see: Global Original Prices for this model. EveryMac.com’s Global Original Prices section, with original pricing for Intel Macs in 24 countries and territories, additionally may be of interest. |