Desktop Computer

Apple iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2009)

INACTIVEReleased: October 19, 2009
Model Numbers: A1311
Manufacturer
Apple
Variants
1
iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2009)
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Technical Specifications

Complete technical specifications for the Apple iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2009). All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and verified technical databases.

Display

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DisplayBuilt-in 21.5-inch (viewable) LED-backlit glossy widescreen TFT active-matrix liquid crystal display with IPS technology
Resolution1920 by 1080 pixels | 16:9 aspect ratio | Millions of colors at all resolutions | Typical viewing angle; 178° horizontal; 178° vertical | Typical brightness; 320 cd/m2
SizeHeight 17.75 inches (45.1 cm) x Width 20.8 inches (52.8 cm) x Depth 7.42 inches (18.85 cm)

Performance

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Memory4GB RAM up to 16GB RAM
Processor options3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB shared L2 cache

Camera

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Video SupportBuilt-in iSight camera | Mini DisplayPort output port with support for DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI (adapters sold separately). | Support for extended desktop and video mirroring modes | Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to a 30-inch display (2560 by 1600 pixels) on an external display

Physical

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Model NameiMac (21.5-inch, Late 2009)
Weight20.5 pounds (9.3 kg)

Other

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ATI Radeon HD 4670 graphics processor with 256MB of GDDR3 memory
AudioBuilt-in stereo speakers | Two internal 17-watt high-efficiency amplifiers | Headphone/optical digital audio output (minijack) | Audio line in/optical digital audio input (minijack) | Built-in microphone | Support for Apple Stereo Headset with microphone
CommunicationsBuilt-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n Wi-Fi wireless networking;2 IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible; Built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate); Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
Connections and expansionOne FireWire 800 port; 7 watts; Four USB 2.0 ports; SD card slot
Graphic Card OptionsNVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory
Optical driveSlot-loading 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) - Writes DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL discs at up to 4x speed | Writes DVD-R and DVD+R discs at up to 8x speed | Writes DVD-RW discs at up to 6x speed and DVD+RW discs at up to 8x speed | Reads DVDs at up to 8x speed | Writes CD-R discs at up to 24x speed | Writes CD-RW discs at up to 16x speed | Reads CDs at up to 24x speed
OSMac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard
Storage500GB HDD | 1TB HDD | 2TB HDD

Available Variants

This device is available in 1 variant with different configurations of storage, color, and carrier options.

Variants (1)

color • cpu • ram • storage
Variant NamecolorcpuramstorageStatus
Intel Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz/4GB/Silver/500GB
Silver
Intel Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz4GB500GBActive