Apple 24" iMac Desktop Computer
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Discontinued
Qualifies for a $9.95 upgrade to Snow Leopard via Apple's Up-to-Date Program
The 24" iMac with 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU from Apple is a sleek all-in-one computer that has been designed to meet the needs of video professionals, graphic designers, families, educators, and businesspeople. A venerable jack-of-all trades, and master of all, the iMac is just at home in a professional environment as it is as in your home as the family computer.
iLife '09, a complete suite of digital creativity applications, is installed on the system. Easy enough for anyone to use, iLife will help you edit your home movies, organize digital photos, and compose original music. The system is also powerful enough to run Apple's professional-level applications, perfect for those who are ready to move up to the next level of creative software.
The iMac sports a sleek aluminum and glass industrial design, with a matching slimline aluminum keyboard. The built-in iSight camera hides discreetly above the LCD screen, giving you ready access to a webcam for Internet chat and conferencing. The included iChat and Photo Booth applications allow you to chat online and take fun self-portraits with the camera.
The computer is powered by a 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor for superior performance. It boasts 2GB of RAM, a 500GB hard drive, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Airport Extreme Wi-Fi, integrated speakers, and the SuperDrive DVD burner. The glossy 24" widescreen display is powered by nVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS graphics with 512MB of GDDR3 memory.
All this hardware runs on Apple's Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system. The OS features Time Machine backup, which automatically backs up system data to an external hard drive. It also features intuitive Cover Flow navigation, the powerful Spotlight search tool, and Quick Look document preview.
The iMac is a strikingly elegant computer that will feel at home on virtually any desk.
- Intel Core 2 Duo processor delivers superior performance
- Innovative design houses the entire computer system within a widescreen display
- Slimline aluminum keyboard with numeric keypad and Mighty Mouse are bundled with the computer
- iSight camera and microphone make video conferencing a reality
- nVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS feature 512MB of GDDR3 VRAM, equally useful for working with digital photographs and playing snazzy computer games
- Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard includes iTunes, Time Machine, Front Row, iChat, Safari, and more
- The included iLife '09 suite includes the popular iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, and GarageBand programs
- Front Row gives you access to all your media from a single application
- Includes Boot Camp, which allows users with a licensed copy of Windows to use it alongside OS X in a dual boot configuration, perfect for anyone who needs to use a Windows-only application on the computer
- FireWire-400 and USB 2.0 interfaces for device connectivity
- Recyclable components, free of harmful toxins, and an energy efficient design make this iMac an extremely "green" computer
- Apple provides 90 days of free phone support and a 1-year limited hardware warranty on the computer. You can opt to add an AppleCare Protection Plan, at additional cost, which covers support and repairs for 3 years from the date of purchase. AppleCare can be purchased at any time within the first year of ownership of the computer
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Processor | 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo |
| Cache | L2: 6MB |
| Bus Speed | 1066MHz |
| Memory |
Slots: 2x SO-DIMM Type: PC2-6400 800MHz DDR2 SDRAM SO-DIMM Installed: 2GB (2x1GB) Capacity: 4GB |
| Display |
Type: Glossy LCD Size: 24" Widescreen Native Resolution: 1920 x 1200 Brightness: 385cd/m2 Contrast Ratio: 750:1 Viewing Angle: 178° horizontal, 178° vertical |
| Graphics Display Card | nVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS with 512MB GDDR3 RAM |
| Storage and Expansion | |
|---|---|
| Hard Drive |
Bays: 1x Installed: 500GB, 7200rpm Type: Serial ATA |
| Optical Drive |
1x SuperDrive Reads CD: 24x DVD: 8x Writes CD-R: 24x CD-RW: 16x DVD-R: 8x DVD-RW: 6x DVD-R DL: 4x DVD+R: 8x DVD+RW: 8x DVD+R DL: 4x |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Ports |
1x 6-Pin FireWire-400 1x 9-Pin FireWire-800 3x USB 2.0 |
| Display Output |
1x Mini-DVI Optional adapters available for DVI, VGA, S-Video and Composite |
| Audio |
2x Integrated Stereo Speakers with internal 24W digital amplifier 1x Integrated Microphone 1x Headphone/Optical Digital Audio Output 1x Line-In/Optical Digital Audio Input |
| Video | 1x Integrated iSight Camera |
| Communications | |
|---|---|
| Wired |
Network: 10/100/1000 Gigabit BASE-T Ethernet connector (RJ-45) Modem: None (Optional Apple USB Modem available) |
| Wireless |
Wi-Fi: AirPort Extreme 802.11n Bluetooth: Bluetooth 2.1+EDR |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard |
| Security | None |
| Power Requirements |
Meets ENERGY STAR requirements AC: 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz Consumption: 280W |
| Environmental Requirements |
Operating Temperature: 50-95°F (10-35°C) Storage Temperature: -40-185°F (-40-85°C) Relative Humidity: 5-95%, noncondensing Maximum Altitude: 10,000' (3048 m) |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 22.4 x 20.5 x 8.1" (56.9 x 52 x 20.7cm) |
| Weight | 25.4 lb (11.5kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 4 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to set up (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Reviewer Profile:
- Multimedia professional (3), Tech savvy (3)
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Pros
- Easy To Set Up
Cons
Best Uses
- Multimedia
Comments about Apple Customized 24" iMac Desktop Computer:
As an independent filmmaker I am always struggling to find good equipment that I can afford. This 24" Imac was purchased to edit my first HD feature film. This great little machine combines a fantastic display, built in DVD/CD burner for me to make dailies of footage for other crew members and a powerful processor. Being last years model the processor is .06% slower, has a slightly smaller hard drive and only one firewire 800 port and instead of two, oh yeah and it's [$] cheaper! Bottom line, a whole lotta bang for the few bucks I had to spend! [...]
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Powerful
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Gaming
- Home
- Multimedia
- Office
Comments about Apple Customized 24" iMac Desktop Computer:
iMac 24”
Pros: Big beautiful screen, fast, easy set-up, smoking performance for an all in one computer, OS is light years ahead of the rest.
Cons: Can’t use it while lounging around the pool like my iBook. Hard to nurse a cold one and steady that giant 24” screen at the same time. Keep it on your desk. Upgrading after the fact is difficult to impossible—except for the ram—get the most at the beginning—including the ram as it will be part of the package and you won’t regret it.
If you’re a Mac/PhotoShop user and haven’t upgraded in the last few years, and don’t have the pockets for a dual quad core Mac Pro and 30” screen plus all the accouterments to make it fly into the stratosphere, Apple has released a machine that is better than second place.
The 3.06ghz chip set, 4 gigs of ram and nVida video card make this a heavy lifter in the graphics department. Migrating PhotoShop CS2 to the new machine was a piece of cake—call Adobe TechSupport for help if you have any questions—and Rosetta allows this program run stable and productive on the Intel chip. I haven’t upgraded to CS4 yet but expect it to run faster on this computer. One of the best tests is to render some 3-D, but alas none of my older 3-D software will run on my new machine, bollocks. Second choice is a 3-D game.
What I had in the stable, that would run with a patch for Intel Macs, was Myst V, End of Ages. I cranked everything to it’s highest setting and let the eye candy fly. The 24 watt sound system and built in speakers are very functional and complimented the experience of the game nicely. If you must rattle the windows you know what to do. Another test of system heft is a flight sim. I bought X-Plane 9 and although I’m in the early stages of setting it up, a few test flights have shown that this machine will make for some friendly skys.
If you’re in the market for an upgrade , or a cross grade from Windows, this is the computer and operating system to take it to the next level.
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Never Freezes
- Powerful
- Quiet
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Apple Customized 24" iMac Desktop Computer:
For the price you are paying for an amazingly fast computer. The computer is super smooth and huge hard drives makes it easier to store photos, multimedia. Great computer also for photoshop. Filters render quickly because of the huge scratch disk and the 4GB of ram. In terms of video card, it is one of the best in the market. The speakers built in are suprisingly amazing with deep bass and good treble. Only compliant about the computer is the glare on the monitor but that can be remedied by purchasing an anti glare screen. Because monitor is glossy, it cannot be color calibrated. So you'll need another monitor if you are doing color work.
Pros
- Adequate Storage
- Durable Construction
- Easy To Use
- Fast
- Great Software Bundle
- Large Screen
- Lightweight
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Business Use
- Graphics
- Large Applications
- Music
- Video
- Word Processing
Comments about Apple Customized 24" iMac Desktop Computer:
Super fast and the and the latest OSX software seems really familiar and intuitive.
- Primary use:
- Personal
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What's in the Box
- Apple Remote
- Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad
- Mighty Mouse
- Power Cord
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Software
- Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
- iLife '09 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie HD, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand)
- iWork (30-Day Trial)
- Apple Hardware Test
- Front Row
- Photo Booth
- Install/Restore DVDs
- Printed and Electronic Documentation
- 1-Year Limited Warranty with 90-Days Phone Support
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