Pros

  • Built-in wireless capabilities
  • Compact, all-in-one design
  • Better value for the money than the low-end model
  • Good video frame-rate performance

Cons

  • Glossy screen may frustrate some users
  • Viewing angle not as good as on the 24-inch model

At A Glance

In this third-generation of aluminum iMac models, the lone 20-inch model features a 2.66GHz Core 2 Duo chip, a maximum of 8GB of memory (it ships with 2GB), a 320GB hard drive and integrated Nvidia graphics that share memory with the system RAM.

Manufacturer’s Description

Hello, Beautiful. From any view, iMac is impressive. But little compares to sitting in front of the glossy widescreen display framed in amazingly slim anodized aluminum. iMac instantly turns your workspace from a cluttered desktop into a brilliant display podium.

The Specs

Pricing
Part Number MB417LLA
Processor
Processor type Intel Core 2 Duo E8135
Processor speed 2660.0 MHz
Cache size 6.144 KB
Bus speed 1066.0 MHz
Processor count 1
Memory
Memory type DDR3
Memory max 8192.0 GB
Display
Display size 20.0 inches
Included monitor No
Display type LCD
Resolution 1680 x 1050 pixels
Graphics
Graphics Type Card
Primary Graphics Chipset Nvidia GeForce 9400
Number of Graphic Cards included 1.0
Video Bus Integrated
Video Memory Type Using main memory
Storage
Drive size 320.0 GB
Drive Controllers Serial ATA
Ports and Connections
Available Interfaces
  • Audio - Line Out (1/8\\" Mini)
  • FireWire 400/IEEE 1394 - 6 pin
  • Bluetooth
  • Audio - Line In (1/8\\" Mini)
  • FireWire Port (rear)
  • Ethernet - RJ45
  • USB - Universal Serial Bus (rear) (x4)
  • FireWire 800/IEEE 1394 - 9 pin
  • Audio - Digital Optical
  • Video - 16 pin Mini-DVI
  • USB - Universal Serial Bus 2.0
Ethernet Type
  • Wireless Ethernet - 540 Mbps IEEE802.11n
  • Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps)
  • Wireless Ethernet - 54 Mbps IEEE802.11g
  • Wireless Ethernet - 11 Mbps IEEE802.11b
  • Wireless Ethernet - 54 Mbps IEEE802.11a
Green
Energy Star compliant 0.0
Dimensions
Width 19.1 inches
Depth 7.4 inches
Height 18.5 inches
Weight 20.0 pounds
Optical Drive
Included Drives 1
Sound
Speakers Yes
Included Software
Operating System Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)
Other Features
Devices
  • Built-In Webcam
  • Keyboard
  • Microphone
  • Mouse
  • Remote Control
  • Speakers
Case
Chassis style All-in-one
Chassis Color Silver
Warranty
Warranty information 1 Year Limited Warranty

Performance

Macworld Labs
Cinema 4D XL 10.5 0:47
Speedmark 5 Score 256
Quake 4 39.7fps
Compressor 1:40
iMovie HD 6 0:45
Tested Configuration Mac OS X 10.5.6 with 2GB of RAM
iTunes 7.5 0:57
Photoshop CS3 0:51