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Reviews of the Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.8GHz)

  • 8.2

    asia.cnet.com

    By Rich Brown | August 20, 2007

    Review Summary: . References made to some of other products in this review may not be available or applicable in Asia. Please check directly with your local distributor for details

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  • 8.0

    personal computer world

    By Cliff Joseph | August 20, 2007

    Review Summary: A powerful and elegant desktop computer, at a competitive price

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  • 6.0

    appleinsider.com

    By Aidan Malley | August 13, 2007

    Review Summary: s and Reservations Having to choose computers from only one vendor means that many buyers won't have much choice: for now, the iMac is still Apple's lone choice for a mid-range desktop. That said, most home customers will find a lot to like in what ...

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  • No Rating

    arstechnica.com

    By Eric Bangeman | August 9, 2007

    Review Summary: Earlier this week, Apple said goodbye to the familiar white iMac, unveiling a significant redesign. Ars puts one of the new 20" models through its paces to see what lies behind the aluminum and glass exterior.

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  • No Rating

    mobilemag.com

    By Michael Kwan | August 8, 2007

    Review Summary: Steve Jobs was back to his old ways, getting hordes of grown adults to swoon over his new toys. The new Apple iMac was revealed yesterday and based on these hands-on pictures, I think you'd have to agree that it is quite the beauty.

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Manufacturer: Apple

Part number: MB325LL/A

General

  • Type Personal computer
  • Product Form Factor All-in-one
  • Built-in Devices Camera, Antenna, Stereo speakers, Infrared receiver
  • Width 22.4 in
  • Depth 8.1 in
  • Height 20.5 in
  • Weight 25.4 lbs
  • Desktop type All-in-one desktop system, Monitor included

Processor

  • Type Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8 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 6 MB
  • Cache Per Processor 6 MB

Mainboard

  • Data bus speed 1066 MHz

Environmental Parameters

  • Environmental standards EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Silver
  • Min operating temperature 50 °F
  • Max operating temperature 95 °F
  • Operating humidity range 5 - 95%

RAM

  • Installed Size 2 GB / 4 GB (max)
  • Technology DDR2 SDRAM
  • Memory Speed 800 MHz
  • Memory Specification Compliance PC2-6400
  • Form Factor SO DIMM 200-pin
  • Configuration Features 2 x 1 GB

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 LCD display - TFT active matrix
  • Diagonal Size 24 in
  • Viewable Size 24 in
  • Max Resolution 1920 x 1200
  • Widescreen Display Yes
  • Image Brightness 385 cd/m2
  • Image Contrast Ratio 750:1

Graphics Controller

  • Type PCI Express x16 - Integrated
  • Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Radeon HD 2600PRO
  • Video Memory 256 MB GDDR3 SDRAM
  • 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

Keyboard

  • Keyboard interface USB
  • Keyboard features Built-in two USB 2.0 ports

Input Device

  • Type Mouse, Keyboard

Mouse

  • Mouse technology Optical
  • Mouse interface USB

Telecom

  • Modem None

Audio Input

  • Type Microphone

Networking

  • Networking Network adapter - Integrated
  • Wireless LAN Supported Yes
  • Data Link Protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
  • Features AirPort Extreme ready
  • Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.1, IEEE 802.11n (draft)

Expansion / Connectivity

  • Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
  • Interfaces 1 x Display / video - Apple mini-DVI, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 6 pin FireWire, 1 x IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) - 9 pin FireWire 800, 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output/headphones - Mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK, 1 x Audio - SPDIF input/line-in - Mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Remote control - Infrared

Printer

  • Type None

Miscellaneous

  • Included Accessories Cleaning cloth, Remote control
  • Cables Included Power cable ( 1 pcs.)
  • Features 802.11n Wireless LAN, Built-in Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Built-in iSight camera, Built-in IR receiver, Remote control

Power

  • Power device type Power supply
  • Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
  • Power provided 280 Watt

Operating System / Software

  • OS Provided Apple MacOS X 10.5
  • Software Front Row, Apple iCal, Apple iChat, Photo Booth, Apple Safari, Apple Spaces, Apple Dashboard, Apple QuickTime, Apple Spotlight, Apple iLife '08, Apple DVD Player, Apple Quick Look, Apple Address Book, Apple Time Machine, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Drivers & Utilities, Apple XCode Developer Tools

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year, Technical support - Phone consulting - 90 days

Sustainability

  • EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
  • EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver
  • Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.9

Product Video

Product Photos

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Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.8GHz)

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