Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.4GHz)
Manufacturer: Apple Part number: MA878LL/A
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- Setting new standards for elegance and simplicity, the all-new, all-in-one iMac packs all its components - from processor to video camera - into an astoundingly thin, anodized aluminum frame. The advanced processors that power every iMac are faster than ever - delivering greater performance for everything from enhancing photos to playing games and more. Your photos, movies, and games will ... Read more
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CNET editors' blog post
By Rich Brown,
08/07/07
All of the major Windows PC vendors have improved their desktop designs lately, but after today's iMac redesign announcement, Apple has distanced itself even further from its competition. The trimmer, sleeker iMac, and especially its new keyboard, cut a cleaner profile than any of this year's new PCs from Dell, Gateway, HP, or Sony.
Apple's new iMac takes the lead in desktop design.
(Credit: Apple)Looks matter of course, but so does value. And with this update, Apple appears to have shed its reputation for going beyond its competition in terms of price. If you compare component for component, you'll find that Dell and Gateway, in particular, offer competitive configs to Apple's new lineup. You lose an aesthetic step or two with those traditional Windows desktops, but worse, you also miss out on the iMac's strong iLife '08 software suite, which eliminates the PCs' price advantage.
Thanks to the various virtualization apps and Apple's own Boot Camp, you also can't really argue that by going with a Mac you're locked into the Apple ecosystem. The new iMacs and their all-in-one design don't solve the lack of upgradability, but we're willing to bet that doesn't effect that many mainstream computer buyers. Our bigger concern is the upgrade path to Leopard, Apple's OS X update later this Fall. Apple has not said whether it will charge new or existing Mac owners to upgrade to the new operating system. That would make us extracautious about purchasing a new Mac now, knowing that we might save $129 or so on an OS upgrade if we wait a few months.
User reviews
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Everything I ever wanted in a computer!
by newcomerm on May 16, 2008
Pros: Fast, Beautiful, Trouble-Free, Fully Loaded
Cons: Price, but you get what you pay for
Summary: I have used Macs for years for my job, and when this aluminum 24" came out I HAD to have one for home. Especially with the new Leopard OSX. Had ...
Summary: I have used Macs for years for my job, and when this aluminum 24" came out I HAD to have one for home. Especially with the new Leopard OSX. Had a bit of trouble when installing some hardware I had on my old Mac with that was OSX 10.4, but I just downloaded new drivers from the various manufacturers and was ready to go. The new glass style monitor is beautiful, especially for graphic design/photo applications. Factory installed features are fantastic, the aluminum design is beautiful. I was skeptical about the flat keyboard at first, but am getting used to it, now I love it. I upgraded to 4GB memory, and can run Quark Express and Photoshop at the same time with no problems! I can't say enough good about it. Keep up the great work Apple!
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It Gives Everything I Need & More - Great, Just Great
by Johnnydibo on April 30, 2008
Pros: Great Resolution, Great Programs, What It Doesn't Have Is Generally Downloadable For Free Anyway, Love Leopard, Very User Friendly
Cons: Can't Fault It At This Stage
Summary: The best, fastest and most easy to get around desktop I've ever had. I'm also running 4GB Ram & Mac Office 2008, which gives me all those extra ...
Summary: The best, fastest and most easy to get around desktop I've ever had. I'm also running 4GB Ram & Mac Office 2008, which gives me all those extra bits and pieces I need. Would recommend the 24" to anyone and buying a "Teach Yourself Visually" book on Leopard, it makes life much, much easier.
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I love this thing!
by Chadfritz on April 7, 2008
Pros: Simple to use
Cons: Limited financial software
Summary: I'm an IT manager, managing windows software development and I've totally switched, at home, from PC to Mac and love it. Even my 3 year old can even ...
Summary: I'm an IT manager, managing windows software development and I've totally switched, at home, from PC to Mac and love it. Even my 3 year old can even run it. I cam from Windows Vista Pro and my life is much more enjoyable now. I should have done this years ago.
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Wonderful Machine
by sftdkwe on April 3, 2008
Pros: Easy to set up excellent screen
Cons: No cons so far
Summary: I was a PC user, I shouldn't have waited so long to switch. Learning Mac is easy with the Apple web page support. The 24" screen looks great. Takes ...
Summary: I was a PC user, I shouldn't have waited so long to switch. Learning Mac is easy with the Apple web page support. The 24" screen looks great. Takes up so much less space on my desk and works much better than my PC.
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FANTASTIC COMPUTER
by Richardmullane on February 12, 2008
Pros: GREAT VIDEO AND SPEED
Cons: CAN'T THINK OF ANY
Summary: This is a fabulous machine. The 24" display is stunning and the processor and software are very fast ! its the easiest computer I have ever had right out of the ...
Summary: This is a fabulous machine. The 24" display is stunning and the processor and software are very fast ! its the easiest computer I have ever had right out of the box !!
If your looking for a great machine with a fabulous picture, this is your computer !
I purchased mine at the Apple Store @ 5th Ave in NYC and they were great ! -
I'm now convinced
by tjlucero on November 17, 2007
Pros: Extremely simple setup, elegant design, runs Vista, iLife is amazing.
Cons: Couldn't easily find simple info for someone not familiar with Macs. e.g. how to maximize a window, explanation of the dock, basic stuff.
Summary: I was looking to get a new PC but then found out that Safari just came out and Bootcamp runs Vista. I had been contemplating getting a Mac for a ...
Summary: I was looking to get a new PC but then found out that Safari just came out and Bootcamp runs Vista. I had been contemplating getting a Mac for a while from all the good things I had heard and it seemed like a no brainer after spending an hour messing with one in Best Buy. I ended up purchasing Windows Vista Home Premium version to install on it.
From the time I opened the box to when I pushed the power button was less than two minutes. Setup was extremely simple. One cord to plug in and two USB cords to plug in (one from the keyboard into the Mac and one from the Mighty Mouse into the keyboard). I had never experienced anything like this before.
I ended up installing Vista which was pretty straight forward, no problems...just took a while to copy the files because it's so big. Vista works perfectly and the new Mighty Mouse does have a right click button for Windows use! Something I wasn't aware of. Vista works great on it and performs very well so far.
I'm still getting used to Leopard but I'm getting there. The only thing I can complain about is there is no "dummy's guide" for a life long Windows user like me. Although I found everything I need from Google searches (hold command and click the green maximize button to maximize a window, and use command+Q to quit a program and not just close it).
iLife is really cool and easy to use. Garage band is amazing as is iMovie. It's unbelievable the quality results you can get from such easy to use tools.
I'm extremely glad I went with the iMac and see myself splitting about 50/50 between Vista and Leopard, but it will be interesting to see how that pans out. Apple was smart developing Bootcamp to run Windows to attract users like me that probably wouldn't have bought one otherwise. An excellent product, another bonus was the remote control which at time of purchase I didn't know was coming with it.
Note: Because I was going to run Vista I had the Geek Squad add another gig of RAM to get it to 2 gigs. I would have installed it myself but they made it sound difficult "because there are no screws". I found out once I got home I could have easily installed it myself and saved myself $40 for their 2 minutes of work. If you know how to add RAM to a PC you can add to an iMac as well. If you're going to run Vista be sure to have 2 gigs or more, it is extremely RAM intensive though with enough it runs well. -
Incredible!! My reaction as a former pc owner
by hsangha on November 11, 2007
Pros: How did they put so much into such a small package? Amazes me.
Cons: I better video card would be nice but this system is still great!
Summary: I used to own a mac a long time ago.. I had an old LCIII back in the day and i loved it. I had to switch to windows because ...
Summary: I used to own a mac a long time ago.. I had an old LCIII back in the day and i loved it. I had to switch to windows because of work and now i've finally decided to ditch the vista machine. My first reaction was "WOW" I can't believe how far macs have come since i've owned one. I can't say enough about how intuitive leopard is and what a joy it is to use. If you are considering a mac, don't consider... BUY ONE!!
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I admit it, I am a former PC user. I love my new iMac
by horstpichler on August 22, 2007
Pros: Great performance, awsome OS, iLife 08, NO CABLES under my desk, just gorgeous
Cons: Now I am finally hooken on apple products and have to convince my wife to get an appleTv
Summary: My third daughter was born just a couple of month ago, and she will be mobile soon. With my old PC which had around a billion cables coming out of ...
Summary: My third daughter was born just a couple of month ago, and she will be mobile soon. With my old PC which had around a billion cables coming out of the back I was scared that this would not be safe for a baby.
That was the official line to convince my wife that I had to buy a new computer. After all it is about the safety of our baby.
Well I could not have gotten any better machine. Besides having no cluttered cables anymore and not ugly box, I also got a very powerful machine with an awesome software package.
I started to play with iLife, and iDVD especially. What took me hours on my PC just took my minutes with this great piece of SW. Creating DVD's for my family back in Europe become fun now instead of something I hated. With iWeb it took me just minutes to create a basic homepage for my family, and it looks professional and not just like something i put together in minutes.
Well so far i love my iMac. If there would be a button to get coffee out of it too, I would give it a 10 out of 10. -
Fantastic, semi-pro powerful machine.
by mongoos150 on August 18, 2007
Pros: Beautiful display, tiny footprint, lots of power.
Cons: Lousy video card.
Summary: Being a Mac user for about 7 years, I've been an early adopter for quite a while. I sold my old 24" iMac (gen3) to purchase this new machine. ...
Summary: Being a Mac user for about 7 years, I've been an early adopter for quite a while. I sold my old 24" iMac (gen3) to purchase this new machine. There's not a big reason to upgrade if you're a Generation 3 iMac owner, but for users of older machines (or new switchers), the new iMac is a beautiful machine. It's quite fast, powerful, is upgradable to boot (for iMac standards), and can even pack a 1TB drive. Downside is the ATI video card is quite weak - and is a slap in the face to gamers who want an all-in-one Mac. All in all, I'm quite pleased with this machine, and is the second best looking Mac I've ever had on my desk (second only to the fantastic iMac G4).
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The BEST desktop around!
by texasags on August 15, 2007
Pros: Best OS interface, fast, great screen, keyboard, mouse, etc...
Cons: Would like to see Virtualization software included, nothing else
Summary: I finally broke down and bought an iMac, and I am so happy. My wife even loves it, and she hates changing computers, much less operating systems. Everything is straightforward ...
Summary: I finally broke down and bought an iMac, and I am so happy. My wife even loves it, and she hates changing computers, much less operating systems. Everything is straightforward and elegant, yet very powerful. It recognized all my old peripherals without installing software, even my wireless printer (which took about a half hour to set up on Windows XP).
The screen is awesome and glare is not an issue; the computer faces a window, so this is the worst case situation. It took about a day to get used to the keyboard, and the mouse can be customized to your liking (it even has a right click function, even though there is no right button).
I downloaded "The Missing Sync", and my wife's Dell PDA syncronized with iCal and Address book with no problems. It even displays the battery life, which is something "Activesync" doesn't do. In addition, "The Missing Sync" has no trouble "seeing" the PDA, which we can't say for Activesync; sometimes, we would have to take the PDA in and out of the cradle several times before it would be recognized.
I will be running a Virtualization software package (VMWare or Parallels) for some programs we use that are Windows only. That is the most significant feature for those who fear switching; you can still run Windows if need be. There is no good reason not to switch.
I thing this computer is a good deal for the money. It can do everything you need within OS X, and if you need to run Windows, you can. I priced machines running Windows, and for equivalent hardware, there is not much difference and, in many cases, the iMac was cheaper. When you figure the built-in software, it's no contest.
Of course, this is all just my opinion, but I couldn't be happier.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Apple
- Part number: MA878LL/A
- Description: Setting new standards for elegance and simplicity, the all-new, all-in-one iMac packs all its components - from processor to video camera - into an astoundingly thin, anodized aluminum frame. The advanced processors that power every iMac are faster than ever - delivering greater performance for everything from enhancing photos to playing games and more. Your photos, movies, and games will come to life in rich, vivid color thanks to the glossy widescreen display on every iMac. With new versions of iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, and GarageBand included, you can create a photo book, make a movie, build a blog, compose a song, and much more. Have a video chat with friends or family, record a video at your desk, or take fun pictures with Photo Booth - everything you need is built right in.
General
- Type Personal computer
- Product Form Factor All-in-one
- Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Antenna, Infrared receiver, Camera
- Width 22.4 in
- Depth 8.1 in
- Height 20.5 in
- Weight 25.4 lbs
- System type Personal computer
Processor
- Type Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Installed Qty 1
- Max processors supported 1
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Installed Size 4 MB
- Cache Per Processor 4 MB
Mainboard
- Data bus speed 800 MHz
RAM
- Installed Size 1 GB / 4 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM
- Memory speed 667 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC2-5300
- RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
- RAM configuration features 1 x 1 GB
- Upgrade rule (RAM) Max 2 x 2 GB module
Environmental Parameters
- Environmental & energy standards compliance EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Silver
- Min operating temperature 50 ?F
- Max operating temperature 95 ?F
- Operating humidity range 5 - 95%
Storage Controller
- Type 1 x Serial ATA - Integrated
- Controller interface type Serial ATA-300
Storage
- Floppy drive type None
- Hard Drive 1 x 320 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm
- Hard Drive (2nd) None
- Hard Drive (3rd) None
Optical Storage
- Type DVD?RW (?R DL)
- CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
- CD / DVD write speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD?R) / 4x (DVD?R DL)
- CD / DVD rewrite speed 16x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW)
Optical Storage (2nd)
- Type None
Storage Removable
- Type None
Monitor
- Monitor Type Flat panel display - TFT active matrix
- Display (projector) diagonal size 24 in
- Max Resolution 1920 x 1200
- Image brightness 380 cd/m2
- Display (projector) image contrast ratio 750:1
Graphics Controller
- Type PCI Express x16
- Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Radeon HD 2600PRO
- Video Memory GDDR3 SDRAM
- Installed Size 256 MB
- Digital Video Standard Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
- Max Monitors Supported 2
Audio Output
- Type Sound card - Integrated
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right / left channel
Input Device
- Type Mouse, Keyboard
Keyboard
- Keyboard interface USB
- Keyboard features Built-in two USB 2.0 ports
Mouse
- Mouse technology Optical
- Mouse interface USB
Audio Input
- Type Microphone
Telecom
- Modem None
Networking
- Networking Network adapter - Integrated
- Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Data Link Protocol Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
- Features AirPort Extreme ready
- Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth 2.0, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Printer
- Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 1 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
- Interfaces 1 x Audio - SPDIF output/headphones - Mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK, 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800), 1 x Display / video - Apple mini-DVI, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 1 x Audio - SPDIF input/line-in - Mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Cleaning cloth, Remote control
- Cables Included Power cable ( 1 pcs.)
- Features Wireless LAN, Remote control, Camera, Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Power
- Power device type Power supply
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
- Power provided 280 Watt
- Operational power consumption 200 Watt
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Apple MacOS X 10.5
- Software Apple Spotlight, Apple DVD Player, Apple iLife?08, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple Address Book, Apple iCal, Apple QuickTime, Apple Safari, Apple Dashboard, IWork ?08 (Trial), Apple XCode Developer Tools, Front Row, Drivers & Utilities, Photo Booth, Apple iChat AV
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Technical support - Phone consulting - 90 days, Limited warranty - 1 year
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 6.7
Product series
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Apple iMac (20-inch, 2.4GHz, 1GB RAM)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.4 GHz), 2.4 GHz, EPEAT Silver, EPA Energy Star, 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 320 GB Standard, Apple MacOS X 10.5, Personal computer
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Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.4 GHz), 2.4 GHz, EPEAT Silver, EPA Energy Star, 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 320 GB Standard, Apple MacOS X 10.5, Personal computer
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Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.8GHz Extreme Edition)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Intel Core 2 Extreme (2.8 GHz), 2.8 GHz, EPA Energy Star, 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 500 GB Standard, Apple MacOS X 10.4.10, Personal computer
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Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2 GHz), 2 GHz, EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Silver, 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 250 GB Standard, Apple MacOS X 10.5, Personal computer
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Apple iMac (20-inch, 2.4GHz, 2GB RAM)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.4 GHz), 2.4 GHz, EPA Energy Star, 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 320 GB Standard, Apple MacOS X 10.4.10, Personal computer
Manufacturer info
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- Website: http://www.apple.com
- Address:
One Infinite Loop, Cupertino, CA 95014 - Phone: 1-408-996-1010
