Can you wall mount the iMac "Core Duo/Core 2 Duo" models? Are any VESA compliant?

For readers who may not be familiar with the term "VESA compliant", VESA is an acronym for "Video Electronics Standards Association". In an informative page, ErgoInDemand notes that when it refers to LCD or flat panel monitors:

'VESA standard' means a hole pattern on the back of the monitor: 3" x 3" or 4" x 4" (75 mm x 75 mm or 100 mm x 100 mm). The diameter of the screws are 4 mm. . . The four holes may be centered or are located on the lower edge of the monitor. With some models you might have to remove the original stand (if the electronic is not located in the foot) before you will see the 4 holes.

If you are interested in in-depth information, the VESA website also provides summaries of the organization's standards.

As can be confirmed by a quick read of "No VESA Mount Adapter Kit" on Apple's Support Site, the iMac "Core Duo" models are not VESA compliant and "while similar in form. . . are not compatible with the iMac G5 VESA Mount Adapter Kit."

The 17-Inch and 20-Inch models from the "White" iMac "Core 2 Duo" series share the same housing as the original Intel powered iMac "Core Duo" series, and are not VESA compliant as well. The 20-Inch "Aluminum" iMac Core 2 Duo models also are not VESA compliant.

The 24-Inch "Aluminum" iMac Core 2 Duo models, however, are VESA compliant and can be wall mounted with an adapter kit purchased from Apple or an Apple Authorized Reseller. These systems include the:

• iMac "Core 2 Duo" 2.4 24-Inch (Al - Original)
• iMac "Core 2 Extreme" 2.8 24-Inch (Al - Original)
• iMac "Core 2 Duo" 2.8 24-Inch (Early 2008/Penryn)
• iMac "Core 2 Duo" 3.06 24-Inch (Early 2008/Penryn)

A instruction manual for the Apple adapter kit with installation details is available for download in PDF format.

The non-VESA compliant iMac models still can be mounted on a wall or articulating arm by using a third-party product such as the one offered by iMacMount.

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