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iMac (24-inch Early 2008)

2008 · iPhone era iMac

Introduced

2008

Original price

$ 1799

Processor

Intel Core 2 Duo (E8235)

Original OS

Mac OS X 10.5.2 (9C2028)

Colors

Aluminum

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Pre-Mac

Mac era

iMac era

iPod era

iPhone era

Silicon

Processor

ProcessorIntel Core 2 Duo (E8235)

Speed2.8 GHz

Cores2

Architecture64-bit

Cache6 MB shared level 2 cache

System bus1066 MHz

Process node45 nm

Memory & graphics

Standard RAM2 GB (800 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, PC2-6400)

Max RAM6 GB (Apple originally reported 4 GB)

RAM type800 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, PC2-6400

Memory slots2 (SO-DIMM)

GPUATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO

VRAM256 MB GDDR3

Display24" glossy TFT Active Matrix LCD

Resolutions1920x1200 native

Display connectionmini-DVI (extended desktop mode)

Storage

Storage320 GB (7200 RPM) Serial ATA

InterfaceSerial ATA

Connectivity

USBThree USB 2.0 ports

FireWireOne FireWire 400 and one FireWire 800 port

EthernetGigabit Ethernet

Wi-FiBuilt-in AirPort Extreme

Audio outBuilt-in stereo speakers

Software

Original OSMac OS X 10.5.2 (9C2028)

Included peripheralsUltra-thin aluminum Apple Keyboard

Power

Weight25.4 lbs

Dimensions20.5 x 22.4 x 8.1 inches (H x W x D)

Identifiers

Model IDiMac8,1

Model N°A1225

EMC2211

Order N°MB325LL/A

Lifecycle

Introduced2008

Discontinued2009

History

Released in April 2008, the iMac (Early 2008) represented a performance update to the iMac (Mid 2007). It was available in three configurations: 20"/2.4 GHz/1 GB RAM/250 GB HD/128 MB VRAM/SuperDrive/$1199 USA, 20"/2.66 GHz/2 GB RAM/320 GB HD/256 MB VRAM/SuperDrive/$1499 USA and 24"/2.8 GHz/2 GB RAM/320 GB HD/256 MB VRAM/SuperDrive/$1799 USA. A high-end BTO model was also available, featuring an Intel Core 2 Duo Extreme processor at 3.06 GHz and a 500 GB hard drive, priced at $2199 USA.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IMac_(Apple_silicon) · Wikipedia

Trivia

• The iMac Early 2008 represented an incremental update of the previous model, available in three different configurations to accommodate different user needs and budgets. • The larger 24-inch model with Intel Core 2 Duo processor at 2.8 GHz cost $1,799, while the top-of-the-line version with Extreme processor reached $2,199 with a 500 GB hard drive. • All models were equipped with SuperDrive and represented a significant step forward in computing power compared to Mac desktop computers of the previous generation, consolidating Apple's dominance in the all-in-one segment.

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