Is my late 2009 iMac obsolete?
Is my late 2009 iMac obsolete?
Apple considers 2009 iMacs as “Obsolete” and so should you. Many newer applications won’t even load or run on an 11 year old computer. This would include modern web browsers and that would make your computer and personal data at risk.
Are old Imacs valuable?
As of this writing (2011), on average I’d say most old Macs are worth about $100. Many less than that. An original 128k Mac, truly rare items and prototypes can command hundreds to thousands of dollars. eBay is the largest market and a good resource to help determine Mac prices.
Is iMac 2012 good for gaming?
The iMac also shows very good performance on the Heaven gaming benchmark test. While slow when all the quality and resolution sliders are turned up, the iMac shows a quite playable 30 fps on the middle quality Heaven test.
What are the technical specifications of a late 2009 iMac?
iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2009) – Technical Specifications 1 Height: 17.75 inches (45.1 cm) 2 Width: 20.8 inches (52.8 cm) 3 Depth: 7.42 inches (18.85 cm) 4 Weight: 20.5 pounds (9.3 kg) 1
What type of BIOS is installed on a 2009 iMac?
On a 2009 iMac, if you use the standard BCA install and use the built-in Optical drive with a physical DVD, the installation type is legacy BIOS. It should install the correct Audio drivers.
How many GHz is a 27 inch iMac?
Testing conducted by Apple in October 2009 using preproduction 27-inch iMac Intel Core i5-based 2.66 GHz units and shipping 24-inch iMac Intel Core 2 Duo–based 3.06 GHz units. Performance tests are conducted using specific computer systems and reflect the approximate performance of iMac.
How fast is the new iMac?
The new iMac line, starting at $1,199, is the fastest ever with Intel Core 2 Duo processors starting at 3.06 GHz, and Core i5 and i7 quad-core processors for up to twice the performance.*
