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iLife '09 System Requirements

See if your Mac can handle the new creativity suite that is iLife '09

Jan 26, 2009 14:33 GMT  ·  By
Apple makes sure customers are aware that OS X Leopard is required to run iLife '09
   Apple makes sure customers are aware that OS X Leopard is required to run iLife '09

With Apple confirming the official shipping date of iLife '09, low-specced Mac users may be interested in knowing what hardware they should pack, before barging in the Apple Store to grab a copy of the new software priced at no less than $80 American.

As you may have already heard, minutes ago, Apple confirmed the shipping date of iLife '09 as being tomorrow, January 27. The suite builds on top of its '08 predecessor, with an emphasis on iPhoto, iMovie and GarageBand – three of the five Apple-developed programs in the iLife suite. While equally important to some users, iWeb and iDVD add smaller changes, which also enhance their functionality.

All this being said, let's cut the small talk and sink our teeth into this lengthy list of required components Apple says you must pack to use the new versions of iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, iWeb and iDVD.

iLife '09 System Requirements · Mac OS X v10.5.6 Leopard or later · Mac computer with an Intel, PowerPC G5, or PowerPC G4 (867MHz or faster) processor.; iMovie requires an Intel-based Mac, Power Mac G5 (dual 2.0GHz or faster), or iMac G5 (1.9GHz or faster); GarageBand Learn to Play requires an Intel-based Mac with a dual-core processor or better. · 512MB of RAM; 1GB recommended. High-definition video requires at least 1GB of RAM. · Approximately 4GB of available disk space. · DVD drive required for installation. · QuickTime 7.5.5 or later (included). · AVCHD video requires a Mac with an Intel-based Core Duo processor or better. Visit iMovie ’09 Camcorder Support for details on digital video device and format support. · 24-bit recording in GarageBand requires a Mac OS X compatible audio interface with support for 24-bit audio. Please consult the owners manual or manufacturer directly for audio device specification and compatibility. · Some features require Internet access and/or MobileMe; additional fees and terms apply. · iPhoto print products are available in the U.S., Canada, Japan, and select countries in Europe and Asia Pacific. · GarageBand Artist Lessons are sold separately and are available directly through the GarageBand Lesson Store in select countries. · Burning DVDs requires an Apple SuperDrive or compatible third-party DVD burner. · Flickr service is available only in select countries.

To see guided tours of iPhoto or/and iMovie, head over to Apple's web site here.

Those sold on the features can buy iLife '09 right now hitting up Apple's online store here.

Is your Mac prepared to handle the requirements of iLife '09?