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iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2009)
2009 · iPhone era iMac
Introduced
2009
Original price
$ 1199
Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo (E7600)
Original OS
Mac OS X 10.6.1 (10A2155)
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Pre-Mac
Mac era
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iPod era
iPhone era
Silicon
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core 2 Duo (E7600)
Speed3.06 GHz
Cores2
Architecture64-bit
Cache3 MB shared L2 cache
System bus1066 MHz
Process node45 nm
Memory & graphics
Standard RAM4 GB (1066 MHz PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM)
Max RAM16 GB
RAM typePC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM (1066 MHz)
Memory slots4 slots
GPUNVIDIA GeForce 9400M or ATI Radeon HD 4670
VRAM256 MB shared (9400M) or 256 MB dedicated GDDR3 (Radeon HD 4670)
Display21.5-inch glossy 16:9 LED-backlit TFT Active Matrix LCD with IPS technology
Resolutions1920x1080 native
Display connectionMini DisplayPort (supports external display up to 30", 2560x1600)
Storage
Storage500 GB or 1 TB (7200 RPM) hard drive
InterfaceSerial ATA
Connectivity
USBFour USB 2.0 ports
FireWireOne FireWire 800 port
EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wi-FiAirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n)
BluetoothBluetooth 2.1+EDR
Audio inAudio line in
Audio outAudio out / headphone
SD cardSD Card slot
ModemOptional 56k V.92 USB modem
InfraredBuilt-in IR receiver for Apple Remote
Software
Original OSMac OS X 10.6.1 (10A2155)
KeyboardApple Wireless Keyboard (aluminum)
Included peripheralsApple Wireless Keyboard, Magic Mouse
Power
Weight20.5 lbs (9.3 kg)
Dimensions17.75 in H x 20.8 in W x 7.42 in D (45.1 x 52.8 x 18.85 cm)