Can my 2009 20-inch iMac support usb 3?

I know the immediate answer is no but can I replace one of the on-board USB 2 ports with a USB 3 port easily?

TThe USB ports are part of the main logic board which cannot be upgraded. As a previous poster indicated USB 3 is backwards compatible and that is the best you are going to get with your iMac.

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2009 24-inch iMac 3.06GHz (EMC no. 2267). I don't get any audio when connecting my Sony HD TV to my iMac via mini DisplayPort. Is there a fix or hardware upgrade? I'm using a Kanex Mini DisplayPort to HDMI cable w/ audio support.

2009 24-inch iMac 3.06GHz (EMC no. 2267). I don't get any audio when connecting my Sony HD TV to my iMac via mini DisplayPort. Is there a fix or hardware upgrade? I'm using a Kanex Mini DisplayPort to HDMI cable w/ audio support.

You can connect the audio from your iMac to your TV using a mini jack (like headphones plug) to rca (regular red and white audio connectors used on every TV,DVD, etc) cable.
On your TV, you need to be able to set the audio for the HDMI input you will use to "analog" and connect the rca end of the cable to the analog inputs on your TV.

Will windows 8 work on a late 2009 27 inch iMac

I have a late 2009 27 inch iMac, 3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4GB RAM
I recently upgraded to Yosemite, 10.10.2
I have previously run Windows XP in Bootcamp
I need to upgrade my Windows because my banking software upgrade no longer works with XP
The questions:
Am I limited to which Windows I can get, 7.8. 8.1? Will any of these work?
A few weeks ago I used a link I came across while browsing the Apple support page on this topic, it analyzed my machine and recommended that I get Windows 7, 32 bit
But I see that the new Bootcamp 5.1 will only run 64 Bit
So which Windows should I buy,? 7,8,8.1? and 32 or 64 Bit?
And what Windows drivers might I have on my machine with Yosemite or be able to upgrade to?
Windows is not cheap, so I do not want to buy something that will not work

Windows 8 will not work on your iMac. Please refer to the Boot Camp system requirements, System requirements to install Windows on your Mac via Boot Camp - Apple Support, to see which Windows will work with Boot Camp and your computer. With respect to drivers, Boot Camp Assistant will provide a link to download the correct drivers.
Alternatively, instead of using Boot Camp, you can use a virtual machine such as Parallels or Fusion to install any version of Windows on your computer. Virtual hardware and drivers are used if using a virtual machine.

Can the 21.5-inch iMac height be reduced to 44.4cm by tilting screen?

Can the 21.5-inch iMac height be reduced to 44.4cm by tilting screen backwards? The spec. height is 45.0cm, my desk opening is 44.5cm...

You might want to go for a Configure to Order version that has a Vesa Mount on the back and then use a short wall or desk mounting arm.
see > iMac – Buy iMac with Built-in VESA Mount Adapter - Apple Store (U.S.)

Will 27 inch imac support 2 monitors?

will 27 inch imac support 2 monitors?

Yes.
http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/imac/specs/imac-core-i5-3.1-27-inch-alumin um-mid-2011-thunderbolt-specs.html
2nd Display Support:
Dual/Mirroring (x2)
2nd Max. Resolution:
2560x1600
Details:
Apple reports that this model simultaneously supports the native resolution of the built-in display and up-totwo 30-inch external displays (2560x1600) by using both Thunderbolt ports.

Can I use 24 inch imac as a monitor?

I have an "old" 24inch iMac. (Purchased maybe 2009?)
And i recently bought another one, macPro.
So i will not use my old iMAc as an prior computer.
But i still like the large size monitor that my old one has.
Is there any solution that i can use this big buddy as a monitor?
As I researched, only 27inch iMac or later version can be used as a monitor if i use thunderbold cable.
If anyone has a good solution, can be a program, or upgrading whatever, Please let me know.
Thank you!

Welcome to Apple Support Communities
As you said, Target Display mode is only supported in Late 2009 and Mid 2010 27-inch iMacs, and in Mid 2011 and newer iMacs, so you cannot use your iMac as a display for your Mac Pro directly.
However, there is an app called ScreenRecycler that allows you to use the iMac as an external display for the Mac Pro by using your network. This is the only possibility, so I recommend you to give it a try

Audio quality in Windows low (Early 2009 24-inch iMac)

Hi,
I've got the new 24-inch iMac (3.06 gHz and ATI graphics),
and the sound in Windows seems to be much lower quality (it sounds hollow) than the sound in Mac OS X (it's a little like the boot sound which sounds awful).
I installed the Boot Camp drivers.
Is anyone else having this "problem" and can anything be done about it?

Just an idea for you. There is an entire Apple Discussion forum dedicated to Boot Camp and Windows.
Whereas, not everyone here with an Intel iMac has installed, tried to install or has experience with BC & Windows, everyone there has or at least has an interest. You may attract help more quickly there.
The Forums are at the bottom of the main Apple Discussions page under Windows Compatible Technology. Here is a link;
Boot Camp: Installation and Storage

Glitchy 2009 24 inch iMac

Our 24 inch 2009 iMac is super glitchy between being extremely slow and random freezes of the screen with strange patterns like random lines of black and noise or (my favorite) a black triangle formed by a diagonal from upper right to lower left corner with the area below the line black and the rest of the screen just as it was before it froze. Any ideas or do we just have to trash it. additional info: running Mavericks; and activity monitor did not show anything overusing the CPU.

You can connect the audio from your iMac to your TV using a mini jack (like headphones plug) to rca (regular red and white audio connectors used on every TV,DVD, etc) cable.
On your TV, you need to be able to set the audio for the HDMI input you will use to "analog" and connect the rca end of the cable to the analog inputs on your TV.

How can I download itunes for imac onto usb storage

Ive just bought an iMac but sadly BT (useless) havent yet installed our landline/internet and wont until end March. I have internet access from a friends PC, but cant seem to update itunes via saving to dongle and then transferring onto my iMac, Im trying to connect my phone to my iMac to use the internet tetherting but each time I do, itunes states its not the most recent edition and I need to update.
How can I download an Imac version of itunes onto my usb storage and then connect to install on my iMac?
Thanks in advance

Apple - iTunes - Download iTunes Now

Has anyone had a problem with a late 2009 27 inch iMac display showing vertical lines?

Can only display and work the computer in safe mode.
When performing a regular boot, the lines appear at the Apple logo and then the screen goes blank and stays blank.
Problem first started couple of weeks ago with the computer/display freezing with "confetti-like" marks all over the screen when returning from screen saver power save mode.
I'd venture to guess it's a graphics card issue. Any input would be appreciated.

Hi MateoL, sorry for bothering you with this old problem you had, but I have the same iMac, and I think the exact same issue. I wanted to ask you whether you managed to solve this issue? What was the cause of it? I am trying to figure what would be the best thing to do.
Like you, after some tests/repairs my screen went back to normal, but soon enough it went back to this state. How about you?
Thanks a lot!

Can the 21.5 inch imac run the new final cut

I am going to be selling my g5 and using part of that money to purchase a 21.5 inchimac, my question is can the new imac run final cut and all its components with no problem. Does it really make a difference which version (graphics card) I get with the imac....and would I be better going with a macbook pro....and if I did get the macbook pro would it have to be the biggest one. thanks

Go to Apple's Website, look at the specs for the iMac. Then go to the Final Cut Studio page on their site, and look at the system requirements. If they meet, then yes. If not, then no.

Can I use 24 inch iMac as a monitor for MBP

I have a Mid 2007 iMac and want to use it as a monitor for a MacBook Pro or a Mac Air, is this possible??

Yes, all Intel Macs can at some point offer screen sharing. The faster the connection, the better the screen sharing speed. Mac OS X 10.5 iChat offers screen sharing. Mac OS X 10.6 and higher Sharing System Preferences offers Screen Sharing. VNC is an alternative. But it must initially be configured when both machines have working displays attached. Once done, the machines that have their display shared don't need an external display.

Will my Imac support usb 3.0

I need to purchase an external HD and most of what I see out there is now usb 3.0. Will they function with my three year old Imac (intel)?

They should, but only at USB 2 speed of course.

Color calibrating 27 inch iMac display

A few months, ago I purchased a used 2009 27 inch iMac.
After a lengthy move and recnt medical isues, I am back t work doing some design work.
I need to color calibrate my this iMAc 27 inch screen and use Monaco Easy Color with screen colorimeter.
I used this on my old G4 system that used a matte screen instead of a glossy screen like on this iMac.
I need to know what lighting conditions and how to setup my iMac's screen to use/setup to get the colorimeter device and software to accurately color calibrate my iMac's screen.
I am do my design work using Adobe CS3, Painter 11, Blender and to do some technical drawing work using a CAD program for the Mac.
I am, preferably, looking for answers from people experienced with using monitor calibration software and specifically using the Monaco Optix hardware and software to create a profile.
Help is greatly apprecated and any useful links helpful.
Thanks to everyone who responds in advance.

I just bought a 27 inch Imac a few hours ago.
If it were me, for a brand new hours-old machine, I would demand (not ask) for a replacment (not fixed) from wherever you bought it from. For the prices of these things I wouldn't tolerate that.
In the meantime try smc and pram reset and see what happens.

Is there any way to use a late 2009 21.5 inch iMac as an external screen for an early 2011 MacBook Pro?

Hi there,
I'm trying to work out if there is any way that I can use my late 2009 21.5 inch iMac (running OS X 10.6.8; mindisplay port) as an external or second monitor when connected to my early 2011 13" MacBook Pro (OS X 10.6.8; thunderbolt).
From what I've read online, I gather that I cannot simply connect the two with a minidisplay port to thunderbolt cable, as the iMac does not support target display mode. I know I can 'share screens', but this doesn't give me much of an improvement on size compared to just using my MacBook.
Are there any other potential work arounds I might have missed? Any suggestions (or even conclusive answers to suggest I'm wasting my time by continuing to think about it!) would be much appreciated.
Many thanks!

Sorry but no, you are asking about Target Display Mode and the 2009/2010 21.5" iMacs did not support that, only the 27" iMacs did. You can read up on TDM in Apple's Target Display Mode: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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