Apple added a new 24-inch model with IPS-display and a resolution of 1920 × 1200 ( WUXGA), making it the first iMac to be able to display 1080p content in its full resolution, and a VESA Flat Display Mounting Interface. In early September 2006, Apple introduced a new version of the iMac including a Core 2 Duo chip and a lower price.
The problem was fixed with a software update. When playing video on Apple's Front Row media browser, some 20-inch iMacs (those built-to-order with upgraded video cards) showed random horizontal lines, ghosting, video tearing and other problems. In early February 2006, Apple confirmed reports of video display problems on the new Intel-based iMacs. It retained the style, design, and features of the preceding iMac G5. 1st generation: Polycarbonate iMac Īlongside the MacBook Pro, the iMac Core Duo represents Apple's first computer to feature Intel processors instead of PowerPC processors. On June 22, 2020, Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference keynote included the announcement that future Macintosh computers would transition yet again to Apple's own ARM-based system-on-chips in April 2021, Apple unveiled a redesigned iMac based on its M1 system-on-chip. The processor speed, however, according to tests run by Apple using SPEC, was declared to be two to three times faster than the iMac G5. The features, price, and case design remained unchanged from the iMac G5.
In the following months, the other Mac products followed, including the introduction of the Intel Core-powered Mac mini on February 28, 2006, the MacBook consumer line of laptop computers on May 16, 2006, the Mac Pro on August 7, 2006, and the Xserve in November 2006, completing the transition.
The introduction of the new iMac along with the Intel-based MacBook Pro was the start of the Mac transition to Intel processors.
The Intel-based iMac is a discontinued series of Macintosh desktop computers designed, manufactured and sold by Apple Inc.