iMac Late 2006 - 24"

This iMac "Core 2 Duo" 2.16 24-Inch model is equipped with a 2.16 GHz Intel "Core 2 Duo" processor (T7400), featuring two independent "cores" on a single silicon chip, a 4 MB shared level 2 cache, and a 667 MHz system bus. The configuration includes 1 GB of RAM (667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, PC2-5300), a 250 GB (7200 RPM) Serial ATA hard drive, and a vertical, slot-loading DVD+R DL "SuperDrive". Visuals are powered by an NVIDIA GeForce 7300GT graphics accelerator on a PCI-Express bus with 128 MB of GDDR3 memory. The all-in-one design incorporates a built-in iSight video camera and stereo speakers positioned under the 24" TFT Active Matrix LCD (1920x1200 native) display, engineered to "bounce sound off the desk below".

Connectivity is provided by three USB 2.0 ports, one Firewire "400" port, one Firewire "800" port, integrated AirPort Extreme, and Gigabit Ethernet. It also has a mini-DVI port that supports an external display in "extended desktop" mode, not just "mirrored mode".

Featuring a massive 24-inch display, which was one of the largest available at the time, this model made a significant impact on the market with its sheer screen size. The high resolution of 1920x1200 garnered immense support from professional creators and heavy multitaskers. The inclusion of a Core 2 Duo processor and, for the first time in an iMac, a Firewire 800 port, was a major draw for users requiring high-speed data transfer. [24] While the NVIDIA GeForce 7300GT graphics could be upgraded, it was considered powerful enough for entry-level photo and video editing that took advantage of the large screen. This model marked a shift, showing the iMac's evolution from a consumer PC to a machine capable of professional work.