Binding: Personal Computers
Brand: Apple
Case Type: Integrated
Computer Hardware Type: Desktop Computer
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 2.16 GHz
CPU Type: Intel Core Duo
EAN: 0885909106707
Graphics Description: NVIDIA GeForce 7300GT
Graphics Memory Size: 128 MB
Hard Disk Size: 250 unknown-units
Included Software: Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger (includes Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat AV, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Xcode Developer Tools); iLife '06 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie HD, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand), Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, iWork (30-day trial), Big Bang Board Games, Comic Life, Omni Outliner, and Apple Hardware Test; Front Row; Photo Booth
Keyboard Description: Apple Keyboard
Label: Apple Computer
Manufacturer: Apple Computer
Memory Slots Available: 2
Model: MA456LL/A
Native Resolution: 1920-by-1200
Network Interface Description: Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T/Built-in 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme
Platform: Mac OS X
Processor Count: 1
Publisher: Apple Computer
Sales Rank: 582
Secondary Cache Size: 4 MB
Studio: Apple Computer
System Bus Speed: 667 MHz
System Memory Size: 1 GB
System Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Features:- 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 4 MB shared L2 cache
- 1 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300); NVIDIA GeForce 7300GT with 128 MB GDDR3 SDRAM
- 250 GB Serial ATA hard drive; slot-load 8x double-layer SuperDrive
- Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit); built-in 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (802.11g); built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module
- 24-inch widescreen TFT active-matrix LCD with 1920 x 1200 pixels, millions of colors
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Product Description:
Apple MA456LL/A 24 Inch iMac - With a huge 24' widescreen LCD monitor, this iMac is the biggest yet from Apple. Compared to the previous 20' model, the 24' LCD is 40% brighter and provides 30% more screen real estate. Powering this iMac is an Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, which gives you up to 50% faster performance over the previous 20' model. You also get Apple iLife. A suite of Apple designed applications that has everything for, well, your life - your digital life that is. Seamlessly integrated with the Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger operating system, it lets you easily edit, share, and store your digital photos; play, edit, and create both audio and video, including your own DVD movies. 250GB SATA 7200 RPM Hard Drive Slot-Loading SuperDrive - (write speeds) up to 2.4x DL DVD+R, 8x DVD-R, 8x DVD+R, 4x DVD-RW, 4x DVD+RW, 24x CD-R, & 16x CD-RW Slot-Loading SuperDrive - (read speeds) up to 8x DVD-ROM & 24x CD-ROM 24 Widescreen LCD Native Resolution - 1920 x 1200 Built-in iSight Built-in 802.11g Wi-Fi Wireless Network Adapter Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module NVIDIA GeForce 7300GT with 128MB of GDDR3 of SDRAM Port - 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet, 3 USB 2.0, 2 USB 1.1 (on keyboard), 1 FireWire 800, 1 FireWire 400, Optical Digital Audio/Headphone Out, Optical Digital Audio In/Audio Line-In, Mini-DVI Out with support for DVI, VGA, S-Video, & Composite Video via optional adapter Built-in Stereo Speakers Built-in Microphone Built-in IR Receiver Unit Weight - 25 lbs.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - My best Mac ever
I just received this iMac last week, and I am in love. I was in love with Mac before, this iMac makes iMac #4 and Mac #7 for me between work, home, and lab. It replaces a PowerBook Titanium G4 that will resume life as a laptop instead of a desktop. I needed to run OS 10.4 plus Windows on the same machine, so a new computer was needed. I had the easiest time migrating from the PB G4 to the new iMac, thanks to having used an external hard drive for years. Everything migrated- passwords, software, appearance, everything. No I did not spend 3 days setting up a new computer. Nor is 10.4 so very different from 10.3 I don't like Mail in Tiger as much as in Panther, I have yet to use widgets or the other things, but 10.4 makes applying for federal grants a snap, something that certain;ly was not true for 10.3 (and that's the feds' fault!). The 24" screen is almost too big (would have gotten the 20" but they were out of stock and I need to see a lot of graphics clearly on 1 screen).
The speed of the coprocessor is amazing. I can't wait to get a FireWire 2 external hard drive for this thing.
If you're in the market for a desktop that's powerful enough for most work activities (I'm a scientist and this is powerful enough for me), look at an iMac.
Rating:  - Mixed bag...
If anyone were ever a pusher of most things Apple it would be me. I have spent several thousands of dollars in my life so far on Apple products. This is my second iMac. My first was a G5. Overall it was a good computer. Initially, I had problems with RAM that Apple installed in it that was causing it to crashed. Then a year later the hard drive crashed but that was it. This current iMac however hasn't been right since I purchased it (leased actually). Randomly it crashes. There has been no isolated incident that makes it easy to diagnose. Each time, I have to do a 'hard reboot'. Finally, after several of these crashes and reboots, the computer will refuse to boot up, requiring a 'fresh clean install'. Good thing I back up constantly. I have had good luck with Apple support in the past but I've noticed recently that they are no what they used to be. I'm not sure when Apple started dropping the ball or if perhaps my good luck in the past was just that...luck, but lately they've been pretty bad. After the first time my iMac crashed I spoke with tech support. Essentially, we did a clean install. Since it was the first time, I chalked it up to a corrupt OS. Then a couple weeks later it happened again. I run a really clean computer, with mostly Apple products. I install very few 3rd party software. I took it in to the store. The genius (and I'm using the term both literally in terms of what they are called as well as sarcastically) couldn't get it running and finally opted for another clean install. I ... Read More
Rating: - Don't Buy Unless You Like Computers That Crash
One month after switching from a PC, the hard drive or OS crashed, causing me to lose all my data when I had to reload the OS. Apple refused to send a new iMac or give a refund. And that was after a month of enduring all sorts of application crashes. The so-called easy-to-use interface is completely counterintuitive, too. So, if you like hard-to-use computers that are completely unreliable, this is the buggy hardware for you!
Rating: - Get more RAM-2 GB
I am STRONGly recommending that you get 2 GB Ram. I had 1 GB RAM, and then upgraded to 2 GB RAM, and you will not believe how fast your Mac can be until you get to 2 GB. I am very serious about this, I had the before/after comparisons, and it is astounding. If you already have 1 GB and think you're happy, get 2 GB anyway. WOWhee, what a difference.
Rating:  - I'm satisfied...
I have been a PC user forever. Vowed to never go Mac because of gaming performance and it's propietary nature-not to mention cost.
After witnessing the imac in a apple store I was impressed...so much so I bought one. Especially (one of the main reasons) since I could run windows.
I gave it only four stars because of the lack of support (in mac mode) for all kinds of things. I really, really hate Itunes and can't believe after you paid money you can only load it onto a freakin' ipod. That just plain sucks! Also the lack of support for most other portable players is just plain wrong. Fortunetly it runs Vista really well. Only took about a hour to set things up so I am perfectly happy being able to use subscription services which I feel are the best bang for the buck. For $12 a Month have all the music on your portable player your heart desires. And, listen to FULL versions of any songs you like, not just only 30 lousy seconds. Songs are 10 cents less. In my view, itunes is a horrible rippoff. Finally, gaming performance is ok for a light gamer like myself.
But truly speaking, I found the MAC OS has some serious limitations despite being a solid OS. As far as the programs that come with the Mac OS for the most part they are great. Unfortunetly, many applications I am fond of came up short on the Mac OS. Thank God it runs windows in bootcamp mode suprisingly really well.
All in all I'm glad I bought it.
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