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| Apple iMac Desktop with 24-inch Display MB325LL/A (2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2 GB RAM, 320 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD SuperDrive) |
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List Price: $1,799.00
Our Price: $1,794.00
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Manufacturer: Apple Computer
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Binding: Personal Computers
Brand: Apple
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 2.8
CPU Type: Intel Core Duo
Display Size: 24
EAN: 0885909203093
Feature: All-in-one Mac desktop with 24-inch glossy screen and sleek anodized aluminum enclosure
Hard Disk Size: 320
Label: Apple Computer
Manufacturer: Apple Computer
Model: MB325LL/A
Processor Count: 2
Publisher: Apple Computer
Studio: Apple Computer
System Memory Size: 2000
System Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM
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All-in-one Mac desktop with 24-inch glossy screen and sleek anodized aluminum enclosure
2.8 GHz "Penryn" Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 320 GB hard drive, 2 GB RAM (4 GB max), 8x multi-format/dual-layer SuperDrive
802.11n Wi-Fi (as well as 802.11a/b/g); Gigabit Ethernet; ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO video card (256 MB memory)
Three USB 2.0, one FireWire 400, one FireWire 800, Mini-DVI output, audio line in/optical digital audio input (minijack)
Pre-loaded with Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard and iLife '08; includes wired keyboard and wired mouse
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Editorial Reviews:
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The all-in-one iMac packs a complete, high-performance computer?including the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors?into a beautifully thin, anodized aluminum and glass design. The latest Intel Core 2 Duo processor runs at 2.8GHz with advanced 45-nm process technology and 6MB of shared L2 cache, allowing you to run your applications faster and more efficiently than ever before. iMac features a glossy 24-inch widescreen display and ATI Radeon HD graphics that gives a blow-you-away level of detail and realism in games, three-dimensional graphics, high-resolution photos, and high-definition video that comes alive with rich, vivid color. Built into the top of iMac is an iSight camera. You'll hardly notice it's there until you want to launch iChat, Photo Booth, or iMovie. iSight is easy to use and highly advanced. The remarkable picture quality and color accuracy make this tiny feature huge. With iLife '08, Mac OS X Leopard, built-in wireless, speakers, and ultrathin anodized aluminum Apple Keyboard, you'll be creating, sharing, surfing, and playing within minutes of opening the box. 24 Glossy Widescreen TFT Active-Matrix (1920 x 1200, 385 cd/m2, 750 - 1 contrast ratio, 178° H/V viewing angle) Liquid Crystal Display Built-in iSight Camera with Microphone ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO with 256MB GDDR3 Dedicated Video Memory Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive with 4x Double-Layer burning (DVD+-RW/CD-RW) Stereo speakers with 24-watt Digital Amplifier AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n) Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) 3 x USB 2.0 (2 x USB ports on keyboard), FireWire 800, FireWire 400, Optical Digital Audio Output/Headphone out, Optical Digital Audio input/audio line in, mini-DVI with support for DVI, VGA, S-Video, and Composite Video connections via Optional Adapter, RJ-45 (LAN) Approximate Unit Dimensions - 20.5? (H) x 22.4? (W) x 8.1? (D) Approximate Unit Weight - 25.4 Pounds
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Summary: Apple iMac desktop/20-inch display
Comment: After working with a very outdated eMac, the sleek 20-inch screen on my new iMac seems like Cinerama! The ability to tilt it makes it easily adaptable for persons sitting at various heights. The keyboard is incredibly slim and responsive. As an amateur photographer, the iPhoto program makes editing and storing my work fun and easy. I am still learning all the "bells and whistles" but so far, I LOVE this computer. Plenty of power, memory and programs to fit my needs. Beautiful to behold.
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Summary: Love it!!
Comment: Apple iMac Desktop with 24-inch Display MB325LL/A (2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2 GB RAM, 320 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD SuperDrive)
This is my first Mac, I've always used PCs but have become frustrated with all the glitches related to running Microsoft OS so I decided to take the plunge and try out what Apple has to offer; so glad I did! This thing is awesome, especially since I can use Boot Camp to dual boot both Leopard OS and WinXP (for those software applications that aren't yet available for Mac). I have had no trouble adjusting to this computer- everything is so logical and straightforward. My wife played on it as soon as I got it and now she's plotting how to get rid of her new HP 17" laptop so she can get one! I do wish that Amazon offered the option to upgrade things like RAM and video cards on the iMac- I'm a gamer and would have benefitted from the extra 2GB of RAM and the NVidia video card. Other than that I'm absolutely pleased with my new iMac.
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Summary: It's a Mac--What did you expect?
Comment: A great desk-top machine! Everything I expected and more. No complaints. Included iWork would have been a nice touch. nmh
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Summary: Better then expected
Comment: I purchased this iMac about a month ago and I have to say that is has exceeded my expectations, which were pretty high to begin with.
My biggest concern was how glossy the screen would be as I have returned laptops in the past due to the glare. I am happy to say that while the screen is beautiful, the gloss is not a factor at all. Images are bright and clear but I do not see any reflections at all, be mindful though that if you place the system directly opposite an open window you will get some reflections, that is just common sense.
Performance wise the system is very fast. I normally upgrade the memory to 4GB on every system I purchase, but so far I have not had any reason to upgrade from the standard 2GB. I suspect part of this is due to the faster system bus and memory and the larger L2 cache for the CPU.
The system is also whisper quiet - something that is really nice if you are like me and work in a very quiet office and can hear even the slightest fan noise.
All in all I am extremely happy.
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Summary: Glad I made the switch!
Comment: I have been a PC user for over 10 years. I still use one at work but if I could chose I would ask for a mac here too. My 4 year old desk top was showing its age very well, although it got the job done. I thought a new computer would be nice, but I thought about what my needs and use are on the pc to determine if I should spend $1000+ for a new one. After reading about the iMac and its OS I thought it sounded like exactly what I wanted. With my pc I email, browse the web, manage my music collection, and recorded TV with media center.
Why the mac has been a great fit: Native mail app that is very easy to use and set up. I used iTunes on my pc to sync my ipod so that was nothing new, just the quickness of how it launched and displayed my collection in cover flow. It is so smooth.
-iPhoto has been great for editing and organizing my photo collection. This is something I wanted to be able to do on my pc, but my folders were becoming too much to handle. Plus, I would have to spend $100+ for good photo editing software which would have only fixed one of my issues. That is money I would rather put towards a mac and did.
-Safari has been a great browser with little tricks that make it fun to use. I love how I can press command+i and email an entire web page to anyone, or command+shift+i to send a link. doing this will only open a new email window, not the entire email app. very nice and clean. If you are not a fan of safari, firefox works well on the mac as well.
-iMovie: I like to record video here and there but my pc could not handle the video very well. I have a Canon miniDV camcorder and was able to use it and my mac to create a short video of my niece in no time at all. I had the choice to upload to youtube or send the video to iTunes in a format for iPod, small, medium, or large. After doing this I was able to email the video to my sister-in-law who posted it on her blog.
-Time Machine: I pulled a 500gb drive from my pc, put it in an external case, reformatted it with 2 partitions using native mac apps, and set it up as the time machine drive. The second partition I use for extra storage although 320gb is plenty for my usage now. I plugged the drive in and a box popped up asking me if I want to use this drive as the time machine backup drive. Selecting yes will automatically start your first backup in the back ground. It is nice knowing that I don't have to continue burning backup disc of photos and music now.
There are options to allow you to record tv on a mac, but with most tv shows now online I can just go to their sites and watch a show I missed. The speed of this mac can easily display great looking video streamed from the web on a wireless-g network.
The mac has been fun to use and if you have any questions post in the comments.
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