Pros
- 1GB of RAM standard
- Nearly identical performance to 24-inch model
- Larger and brighter display
Cons
- Lack of free RAM slot makes for costlier memory upgrades
- Limited internal expansion options
- 3GB RAM limit
At A Glance
Apple boosts the processor in its 20-inch iMac to 2.16GHz. And this isn't just a mere jump in clock speed -- the old Core Duo chip has been replaced with a next-generation Core 2 Duo that boosts the amount of shared L2 cache to 4MB. Other than the larger screen size, faster processor and bigger hard drive, the specs on this model match the 17-inch iMac Core 2 Duo/2GHz. Build-to-order options include a 2.33GHz Core 2 Duo processor and a 500GB hard drive.
Manufacturer’s Description
Whether youâ??re surfing the web, editing video, managing photos, or enjoying face-time with far-flung friends, youâ??ll thoroughly enjoy the lush visual experience of working on iMac. With excellent color saturation, it features a cinematic 16:10 wide aspect ratio thatâ??s perfect for watching movies. And iMac delivers a beautifully bright display.
The Specs
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | MA589LLA |
| Processor | |
| Processor type | Intel Core 2 Duo |
| Processor speed | 2160.0 MHz |
| Cache size | 4.096 KB |
| Bus speed | 667.0 MHz |
| Processor count | 1 |
| Memory | |
| Memory type | DDR2 |
| Memory max | 3072.0 GB |
| Display | |
| Included monitor | Yes |
| Display size | 20.0 inches |
| Display type | Active Matrix LCD (TFT) |
| Resolution | 1680 x 1050 pixels |
| Graphics | |
| Graphics Type | Card |
| Primary Graphics Chipset | ATI Radeon X1600 |
| Video Bus | PCI Express x16 |
| Storage | |
| Drive size | 250.0 GB |
| Drive Controllers | Serial ATA |
| Motherboard | |
| Motherboard Chipset | Intel 945PM Chipset |
| Green | |
| Energy Star compliant | 1.0 |
| Dimensions | |
| Width | 22.6 inches |
| Depth | 8.1 inches |
| Height | 18.6 inches |
| Weight | 24.7 pounds |
| Optical Drive | |
| DVD-RW Write Speed | 4.0 |
| DVD-ROM Pressed Disc Read Speed | 8.0 |
| Single-Layer DVD-R Write Speed | 8.0 |
| CD-ROM Read Speed | 24.0 |
| Included Drives | 1 |
| CD Rewrite Speed | 16 X (CD,CD-R) |
| DL DVD Pressed Disc Read Speed | 2.4 X (DVD, DVD-R) |
| CDR Write Speed | 24 X (CD,CD-R) |
| Sound | |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Included Software | |
| Operating System | Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) |
| Other Features | |
| Devices |
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| included_printer | No |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Ethernet Type |
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| Available Interfaces |
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| Case | |
| Chassis style | All-in-one |
| Chassis Color | White |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty information | 1 Year Limited Warranty |
Performance
| Macworld Labs | |
|---|---|
| Cinema 4D XL 9.5.21 | 1:01 |
| Tested Configuration | Mac OS X 10.4.7, 1GB of RAM |
| Unreal Tournament 2004 | 74.4fps |
| Compressor | 2:37 |
| Cinema 4D XL 8.5 | 94 |
| iTunes 6.0.4 | 1:03 |
| iMovie 6.0.2 | 0:52 |
| Photoshop CS2 | 1:55 |
