iMac (2007)

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iMac (2007)
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iMac (2007) was a completely redesigned iMac model, replacing the white polycarbonate plastic design with the now-iconic silver aluminium enclosure, front black screen bezels and a glass screen.

At launch, Apple CEO Steve Jobs boasted that the new iMac was made of "highly recyclable" materials and Apple marketed the professional look of the new metal finish.

The launch of the 2007 iMac saw the smaller 17-inch model replaced by a 20-inch base model, and Apple continued to offer the device in a larger 24-inch form factor.

The iMac is Apple's famous all-in-one, designed to reduce desk clutter with everything built in. The 2007 iMac had an iSight front camera for video calls, stereo speakers and a built-in microphone so the only external accessories required were the keyboard and mouse.

Accessories

A slimmer keyboard, called the Apple Keyboard, made its debut with this iMac model, also featuring an aluminium design.

iMac (2007) shipped with the Apple Mighty Mouse, which was wired with USB-A connectivity.

Wireless options were available.

iMac also shipped with the Apple Remote, an infrared controller that allowed you to use your Mac from a distance.

A cleaning cloth was also provided in the box.

Pricing

The entry price of the 20-inch iMac was £799, down from £999 in the previous generation. The new 24-inch model also received a price cut to £1,349, down from £1,549.

New to this generation:

  • Aluminium finish
  • Glass display
  • Slimmer aluminium Apple Keyboard

Design

  • Aluminium enclosure with a glass front display, available in Silver.

Input

Shipped with the Apple Keyboard, Apple Mighty Mouse (USB) and Apple Remote. A wireless Apple Keyboard was also available.

Display

Glossy glass-covered widescreen LCD, with a 60Hz refresh rate.

1K screen resolution on both models:

  • 1680x1050 on 20" model
  • 1920x1200 on 24" model

Ports

  • 1x FireWire 400
  • 1x FireWire 800
  • 3x USB 2.0
  • 1x Headphone jack
  • 1x Ethernet port

Camera & Audio

Built in iSight camera, stereo speakers and microphone.

Chip

Both the 20-inch and 24-inch models used the Intel Core 2 Duo processor. However, the base model 20-inch model started from 2.0GHz whereas the high end 20-inch and 24-inch model had 2.4GHz CPU speeds.

The 24-inch model could be configured with a 2.8GHz Intel Core 2 Extreme.

Memory & Storage Upgrades

Base model:

  • 1GB RAM
  • 250GB HDD storage

Storage upgrades:

  • 320GB
  • 500GB
  • 750GB
  • 1TB

RAM upgrades:

  • 2GB (two 1GB modules)
  • 4GB (two 2GB modules)