Apple iMac "Core Duo" 1.83 17" (IG) Specs

Identifiers: Mid-2006 - MA406LL/A - iMac4,2 - A1195 - 2110

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The Apple iMac "Core Duo" 1.83 17-Inch (IG), restricted to the education market during its short life, uses essentially the same all-in-one enclosure as the iMac "Core Duo" 1.83 17-Inch, but most notably uses cheaper and slower Intel GMA 950 "integrated graphics".

The iMac "Core Duo" 1.83 17-Inch (IG) features a 1.83 GHz Intel "Core Duo" processor (T2400), with two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip, a 2 MB shared level 2 cache, a 667 MHz system bus, 512 MB of RAM (667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, PC2-5300), an 80 GB (7200 RPM) Serial ATA hard drive, a vertically-mounted slot-loading DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive, an "Intel GMA950 graphics processor with 64 MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory", a built-in iSight video camera, and built-in stereo speakers underneath the 17" TFT Active Matrix LCD (1440x900 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").

Also see: What is the difference between the consumer and education-only iMac "Core Duo"?

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Tech Specs

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Introduction Date:

July 5, 2006

Discontinued Date:

September 6, 2006

Details:

The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended. Also see: All Macs introduced in 2006.

Processors:

1 (2 Cores)

Architecture:

32-Bit

Details:

Also see: All models with a 32-Bit processor courtesy of EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Sort.

Geekbench 2 (32):

2327

Geekbench 2 (64):

N/A

Details:

When last updated, Geekbench 2 only provided sufficient 32-bit performance data for this model. These numbers reflect an average of user provided 32-bit and 64-bit results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit and 64-bit Geekbench 2 user submissions for Macs with the iMac4,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare Geekbench 2 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.

Geekbench 3 (32):

N/A

Geekbench 3 (32):

N/A

Details:

The Geekbench 3 benchmark does not support this model. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the iMac4,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare 32-bit Geekbench 3 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.

Geekbench 3 (64):

N/A

Geekbench 3 (64):

N/A

Details:

The Geekbench 3 benchmark does not support this model. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing all 64-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the iMac4,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare 64-bit Geekbench 3 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.

Geekbench 4 (SC):

N/A

Geekbench 4 (MC):

N/A

Details:

These Geekbench 4 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 4 benchmarks are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 4 user submissions for Macs with the iMac4,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare Geekbench 4 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.

Geekbench 5 (SC):

N/A

Geekbench 5 (MC):

N/A

Details:

The Geekbench 5 benchmark does not support this Mac. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 5 user submissions for Macs with the iMac4,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare Geekbench 5 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.

Processor Speed:

1.83 GHz

Processor Type:

Core Duo (T2400)

Details:

The Intel "Core Duo" (T2400) processor includes two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip. Also see: How fast is the education-only Intel iMac "Core Duo" compared to the consumer model?

Turbo Boost:

N/A

Custom Speeds:

N/A

Details:

N/A

Processor Upgrade:

ZIF Socket

FPU:

Integrated

Details:

Also see: Is it possible to upgrade the processor in the iMac "Core Duo"?

System Bus Speed:

667 MHz

Cache Bus Speed:

1.83 GHz (Built-in)

Details:

667 MHz frontside bus.

ROM/Firmware Type:

EFI

EFI Architecture:

32-Bit

Details:

Also see: Does the iMac "Core Duo" have a ROM or BIOS?

L1 Cache:

32k/32k

L2/L3 Cache:

2 MB (on chip)

Details:

Includes a 2 MB shared "on chip" level 2 cache that runs at processor speed.

RAM Type:

PC2-5300 DDR2

Min. RAM Speed:

667 MHz

Details:

Supports 667 MHz PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM (200-pin SO-DIMM). Also see: How do you upgrade the RAM in the iMac "Core Duo"? How much RAM of what type does it support?

Standard RAM:

512 MB

Maximum RAM:

2 GB

Details:

512 MB of RAM is installed as two 256 MB SO-DIMM modules, no slots free. In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells memory -- as well as other upgrades -- for this iMac. In the UK, site sponsor Flexx sells memory and other upgrades for this iMac. In Germany, site sponsor CompuRAM sells memory and other upgrades for this iMac. In Australia, site sponsor Upgradeable sells memory and other upgrades for this iMac. Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs.

Motherboard RAM:

None

RAM Slots:

2

Details:

Apple recommends that one install RAM in matched pairs for optimum performance.

Video Card:

Intel GMA 950

VRAM Type:

Integrated

Details:

Also see: How fast is the education-only Intel iMac "Core Duo" compared to the consumer model?

Standard VRAM:

64 MB

Maximum VRAM:

64 MB

Details:

Apple reports that "memory available to Mac OS X may vary depending on graphics needs. Minimum graphics memory usage is 80 MB, resulting in 432 MB of system memory available" with the default 512 MB installed.

Built-in Display:

17.0" Widescreen

Native Resolution:

1440x900

Details:

This model has a 17.0" TFT widescreen active matrix display with a native resolution of 1440x900. Apple also reports a "typical" brightness of 250 cd/m2, contrast ratio of 500:1, and viewing angle of 140 degrees horizontal and 120 degrees vertical. Also see: What are the differences between the displays used in the iMac "Core Duo/Core 2 Duo" models? What is the viewable angle and the brightness of each? In the UK, site sponsor ALB Repair offers component-level logic board repair, display repair, and other repair services for this iMac. No fix, no fee! In Spain, site sponsor iRepairs provides affordable repair and data recovery services. In-person and by mail repair services include the display, graphics card, motherboard, power supply, and more for this iMac.

2nd Display Support:

Dual/Mirroring*

2nd Max. Resolution:

1920x1200*

Details:

Apple does not mention whether or not this system supports an external display. However, the subsequently introduced iMac "Core 2 Duo" 1.83 17-Inch (IG), which uses the same integrated graphics is reported to support "digital resolutions up to 1920x1200" and "analog resolutions up to 2048x1536". If you have information indicating that for some reason Apple blocked this model's capability to support an external display, please share. Thank you.

Standard Storage:

80.0 GB HDD

Std. Storage Speed:

7200 RPM

Details:

In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells storage upgrades for this iMac. In the UK, site sponsor Flexx sells storage upgrades for this iMac. In Australia, site sponsor Upgradeable sells hard drives, SSDs and other upgrades for this iMac. Also see: SSD Compatibility Guide for All G3 & Later Macs.

Storage Dimensions:

3.5" (26.10 mm)

Storage Interface:

Serial ATA (1.5 Gb/s)

Details:

This model holds a single 3.5" Serial ATA (1.5 Gb/s) hard drive or SSD.

Standard Optical:

DVD-ROM/CD-RW

Standard Disk:

None

Details:

Apple provides no details regarding the optical drive -- simply that it is capable of writing CDs, but not DVDs. Also see: What are the capabilities of the optical drive provided by the iMac "Core Duo/Core 2 Duo" models? Which can read and write dual-layer DVDs?

Standard Modem:

None

Standard Ethernet:

10/100/1000Base-T

Details:

An external Apple USB Modem is available for US$49.

Standard AirPort:

802.11a/b/g

Standard Bluetooth:

None

Details:

AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g) pre-installed. Bluetooth 2.0+EDR unavailable.

USB Ports:

3 (2.0)

Firewire Ports:

2 (400)

Details:

Three USB 2.0 ports (480 Mbit/s), two Firewire "400" ports (shared - 8 watts).

Expansion Slots:

None

Expansion Bays:

None

Details:

In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells a wide variety of external expansion options and hand-picked accessories like external storage, stands, keyboards, cables, adapters, speakers, and more for this iMac.

Incl. Keyboard:

Apple Keyboard

Incl. Input:

Mighty Mouse

Details:

By default, it did not ship wth an Apple Remote, although it could be configured with one.

Case Type:

All-in-One

Form Factor:

iMac Intel (White)

Details:

All-in-one "ice white" enclosure supported by an aluminium stand.

Apple Order No:

MA406LL/A

Apple Subfamily:

Mid-2006

Details:

This model was limited to purchase by educational institutions.

Apple Model No:

A1195 (EMC 2110)

Model ID:

iMac4,2

Details:

Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. Also see: All Macs with the A1195 Model Number, the 2110 EMC Number, and the iMac4,2 Model Identifier. For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section.

Battery Type:

N/A

Battery Life:

N/A

Details:

N/A

Pre-Installed MacOS:

X 10.4.7 (8I2057)

Maximum MacOS:

X 10.6.8*

Details:

*This system can run the last version of Mac OS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard". However, it cannot boot in 64-bit mode nor does it support "OpenCL". It cannot run versions of Mac OS X more recent than 10.6.8. Also see: Which Intel Macs are capable of booting MacOS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard" in 64-bit mode?

Minimum Windows:

XP SP2 (32-Bit)*

Maximum Windows:

Vista (32-Bit)*

Details:

*Apple's Boot Camp 4 formally supports the 32-bit versions of Windows XP SP2 and Windows Vista. However, if upgraded to at least 1 GB of RAM, the system does meet Microsoft's minimum requirements for Windows 7 and Windows 8 and readers have reported successfully running the 32-bit versions of these operating systems with appropriate drivers.

MacOS 9 Support:

None

Windows Support:

Boot/Virtualization

Details:

Also see: Are there any third-party programs to run Mac OS 9/Classic applications on Intel Macs? For more on running Windows on Intel Macs, please refer to the exhaustive Windows on Mac Q&A.

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).

Original Price (US):

US$899

Est. Current Retail:

N/A

Details:

This model was only available for purchase by educational institutions. Photo Credit: Apple, Inc.

Ports

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Video (Monitor):

1 (mini-DVI)

Floppy (Ext.):

None

Details:

Supports external display in dual display and mirroring modes. VGA output supported by optional Apple DVI-to-VGA adapter (sold separately).

ADB:

None

SCSI:

None

Details:

N/A

Serial (Standard):

None

Serial (Geoport):

None

Details:

N/A

USB:

3 (2.0)

Firewire:

2 (400)

Details:

Three USB 2.0 ports (480 Mbit/s), two Firewire "400" ports (shared - 8 watts).

Modem:

None

Ethernet:

1 (RJ-45)

Details:

No internal modem. External Apple USB modem available for US$49. Gigabit Ethernet, AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR standard (education-only model lacks Bluetooth). Also see: What is the difference between the consumer and education-only iMac "Core Duo"?

S-Video Input:

None

S-Video Output:

None*

Details:

S-Video output capable with adapter, sold separately.

Microphone:

1 (Built-in)

Sound In:

1

Details:

One "audio line input".

Sound Out:

1

Headphone:

1

Details:

Single shared "headphone/optical digital audio output".

Security (Lock):

1

Joystick (PC):

None

Details:

N/A

Power:

1

Power Adapter:

None

Details:

100V-240V, 180W maximum.

Global Original Prices

Global original prices for the iMac "Core Duo" 1.83 17" (IG) in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.

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Original Prices - North & South America

Canada:

C$999

Brazil:

N/A

Mexico:

N/A

United States:

US$899

Original Prices - Europe

Austria:

N/A

Belgium:

€979

Denmark:

N/A

Finland:

N/A

France:

€959

Germany:

€959

Ireland:

N/A

Italy:

€959

Luxembourg:

N/A

Netherlands:

€959

Norway:

N/A

Portugal:

N/A

Spain:

€938

Sweden:

N/A

Switzerland:

N/A

United Kingdom:

£639

Original Prices - Asia

China:

N/A

Hong Kong:

N/A

India:

N/A

Indonesia:

N/A

Japan:

¥116,000

Korea:

N/A

Malaysia:

N/A

The Philippines:

N/A

Singapore:

N/A

Taiwan:

N/A

Thailand:

N/A

Vietnam:

N/A

Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand

Australia:

A$1299

New Zealand:

NZ$1549

If you have additional original prices for this model, please get in touch. Thank you.

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