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The Apple iMAC (20-inch, 2.0GHz) is a Core 2 Duo-based, consumer level computer.Compared to other general-purpose desktop computers on the market, it is expensive at around $1,410.This PC also comes with a 20-inch flat panel display that supports 1680 x 1050 resolution.This PC comes with 1 GB RAM, and a 250GB hard disk.
Specifications: Environmental & energy standards compliance: EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Silver; Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo (2 GHz); RAM installed: 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM; See full specs
Price range: $1,411.35
CNET product brief
Description: The Apple iMAC (20-inch, 2.0GHz) is a Core 2 Duo-based, consumer level computer.Compared to other general-purpose desktop computers on the market, it is expensive at around $1,410.This PC also comes with a 20-inch flat panel display that supports 1680 x 1050 resolution.This PC comes with 1 GB RAM, and a 250GB hard disk.
Pros: Has an ATI Radeon HD 2400XT graphics chip.The Core 2 Duo based processor installed on this machine is fast enough to handle demanding applications, such as digital video.
Cons: None noted, given available product data.
Suitability: Suited for those who want to balance price with performance.Comes with a DVD recorder, allowing you to convert home movies from your digital Handycam onto DVDs.You can archive movies, photographs, mp3 files, and all the email from your parents onto CDs for easy storage with the included CD recorder.The ATI Radeon HD 2400XT based graphics on this computer should suffice for basic needs outside of professional design and advanced graphics tasks.
Value: In general, this desktop computer's price seems a bit steep, with respect to its features.For example, when it comes to CPU speed, the price of a general-purpose computers with similar speed is about 20% lower.Also, note that the purchase price also includes a 20-inch flat panel display.(Click here to see current prices and the latest reviews.)
Suggestions: (1) Using this PC's Firewire (1394) port, you can connect to many digital camcorders and other equipment and rapidly upload data to the computer's hard drive.(2) If you plan to be playing the latest 3-D games, you may want to invest in a more powerful video card from NVidia or ATI, which are popular with the gaming community (requires an open AGP or PCIe slot).
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All-in-one desktop computers
Popularized by the iMac, the all-in-one PC is a desktop with a built-in monitor. The desktop components (processor, memory, hard drive, and such) may be in the base or hidden behind the flat-panel display itself. Like a SFF desktop, an all-in-one limits expansion, but many boast advanced features, such as DVD burners and TV tuners. Because the display and the computer itself are enclosed in a single box, they're generally more space efficient than a traditional tower-and-monitor combination. On the other hand, the PC components will become obsolete faster than the LCD, one drawback of having the two so tightly integrated. If you have a small space in which to setup your computer, an all-in-one can save the day.
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Home office desktop computer
Graphics are less of a concern for most businesses, unless you run a design shop. At minimum, you'll want a desktop computer with enough power (read: dual-core CPU) for multitasking your daily office chores. The money you save on the graphics you can put toward a larger flat-panel display and a better warranty. Vista complicates matters a little. Microsoft recommends at least 512MB of system memory and a DirectX 9-capable graphics card, and it ups the specs to 1GB of RAM and at least 128MB of independent video memory for Vista Home Premium with Aero. Of course, an iMac will get the job done, too, though at a higher price than your typical business PC.
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EPA Energy Star compliant desktop computer
The EPA's Energy Star program helps buyers easily identify the products with efficient energy consumption among a broad range of electronics and appliances.
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Energy Star compliant desktop computer
Energy Star compliant products use less energy to save money and the environment. Although Energy Star's criteria and compliance may be comparatively simple to other ecologically concerned standards, the categories are much broader. It may not be long until every electronic device sold in the U.S. is eligible for the Energy Star logo provided it has appropriate energy consumption.
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Apple MacOS X Leopard
The good: Elegant backup via Time Machine; Finder offers powerful navigation tweaks; novel workspace customization through Spaces' virtual desktops; integration with Web data and applications; Cover Flow visualizes file browsing; iChat Theater offers green-screen backgrounds and lets users access each others' desktops; Bootcamp included.
The bad: Leopard was afflicted in some cases by installation woes and application failures; some new features, such as geotagging, aren't obvious to find; users with older Macs can't run Leopard.
The bottom line: The grace of Leopard's interface enhancements makes productivity more pleasurable with a Mac, as more than 300 functional and fun features top off this update.
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