iMac (2006)
Released in 2006, this iMac introduced a minimalist and refined design with a white polycarbonate enclosure and a 17-inch widescreen display. Powered by Intel processors, this model marked Apple’s transition from PowerPC architecture, significantly boosting performance. The iMac's all-in-one design continued to set the standard for user-friendly, powerful computers. It offered a clutter-free setup with all components integrated behind the display, making it a popular choice for both home and professional environments.
Technical Characteristics
Desktops
1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo (early model), 2.0 GHz or 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (later models)
512 MB or 1 GB (expandable up to 2 GB or 3 GB depending on the model)
160 GB, 250 GB, or 500 GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 RPM)
17-inch, 20-inch, or 24-inch widescreen LCD display. Resolution: 1440x900 (17-inch), 1680x1050 (20-inch), or 1920x1200 (24-inch)
ATI Radeon X1600 with 128 MB or 256 MB VRAM (depending on model), NVIDIA GeForce 7300GT with 128 MB VRAM (24-inch model)
Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
3 x USB 2.0 ports, 2 x FireWire 400 ports. Ethernet (10/100/1000BASE-T). Mini-DVI video out (adapter required for VGA or DVI). Headphone jack (audio out). Audio line in (microphone)
AirPort Extreme (802.11g) built-in wireless networking, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
Height: 460 mm, width: 483 mm, depth: 195 mm
8 kg for the 17-inch model, up to 11.1 kg for the 24-inch model
Originally shipped with Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, upgradable to Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
Internal power supply