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| Apple iMac Desktop with 20" Display MB323LL/A (2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 1 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD SuperDrive) | 
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| Brand: Apple
Category: Personal Computer
List Price: $1,199.00
Buy New: $1,189.00
You Save: $10.00 (1%)
New (4) Used (1) from $1,074.61
Avg. Customer Rating:  49 reviews
Sales Rank: 21
Media: Personal Computers
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 2.4
CPU Type: Intel Core Duo
Processors: 2
System Memory: 1000
Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 250
Display Size: 20
Shipping Weight (lbs): 35
Dimensions (in): 23.7 x 22.5 x 9.2
MPN: MB323LL/A
Model: MB323LL/A
UPC: 718908999349
EAN: 0885909203079
ASIN: B000X3GTMM
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | All-in-one Mac desktop with 20-inch glossy screen and sleek anodized aluminum enclosure | | • | 2.40 GHz "Penryn" Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 250 GB hard drive, 1 GB RAM (4 GB max), 8x multi-format/dual-layer SuperDrive | | • | 802.11n Wi-Fi (as well as 802.11a/b/g); Gigabit Ethernet; ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT video card (128 MB memory) | | • | Three USB 2.0, one FireWire 400, one FireWire 800, Mini-DVI output, audio line in/optical digital audio input (minijack) | | • | Pre-loaded with Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard and iLife '08; includes wired keyboard and wired mouse |
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Product Description
The all-in-one iMac packs a complete, high-performance computer?including the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors?into a beautifully thin, anodized aluminum and glass design. The latest Intel Core 2 Duo processor runs at 2.4GHz with advanced 45-nm process technology and 6MB of shared L2 cache, allowing you to run your applications faster and more efficiently than ever before. iMac features a glossy 20-inch widescreen display and ATI Radeon HD graphics that gives a blow-you-away level of detail and realism in games, three-dimensional graphics, high-resolution photos, and high-definition video that comes alive with rich, vivid color. Built into the top of iMac is an iSight camera. You'll hardly notice it's there until you want to launch iChat, Photo Booth, or iMovie. iSight is easy to use and highly advanced. The remarkable picture quality and color accuracy make this tiny feature huge. With iLife '08, Mac OS X Leopard, built-in wireless, speakers, and ultrathin anodized aluminum Apple Keyboard, you'll be creating, sharing, surfing, and playing within minutes of opening the box. 20 Glossy Widescreen TFT Active-Matrix (1680 x 1050, 290 cd/m2, 800 - 1 contrast ratio, 160H/V viewing angle) Liquid Crystal Display Built-in iSight Camera with Microphone ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT with 128MB GDDR3 Dedicated Video Memory Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive with 4x Double-Layer burning (DVD+-RW/CD-RW) Stereo speakers with 24-watt Digital Amplifier AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n) Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) 3 x USB 2.0 (2 x USB ports on keyboard), FireWire 800, FireWire 400, Optical Digital Audio Output/Headphone out, Optical Digital Audio input/audio line in, mini-DVI with support for DVI, VGA, S-Video, and Composite Video connections via Optional Adapter, RJ-45 (LAN) Approximate Unit Dimensions - 18.5? (H) x 19.1? (W) x 7.4? (D) Approximate Unit Weight - 20 Pounds
Amazon.com Product Description
Speedier than ever with the latest Intel dual-core processor, the Apple iMac all-in-one desktop PC sports a sleek, professional aluminum enclosure that's joined precisely to a 20-inch glass cover to create a virtually seamless front surface. It's powered by a 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, which includess an amazingly fast 1066 MHz front-side bus speed and super-sized 6 MB L2 cache. Part of Intel's 45-nanometer (nm) Penryn series, this processor boosts both speed and efficiency while helping to reduce power consumption. This dual-core processor also provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved multitasking, video, and gaming performance. The iMac also features an ultra-thin aluminum Apple Keyboard--with an extended layout and dedicated keys for Mac features such as brightness, volume, eject, play/pause, and Expose--as well as the wired Mighty Mouse. It's pre-loaded with Apple's Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system, which enables easy backup of your most important data via Time Machine, a redesigned desktop that helps eliminate clutter. It also comes with the iLife '08 suite of applications--including iPhoto, iMovie, Garageband, and iTunes--and the newest version of the fast-loading Safari web browser. Hardware features include a 250 GB hard drive, 1 GB of RAM (with a 4 GB maximum capacity), 8x SuperDrive for burning movies to DVD and music mixes to CD, integrated 802.11n wireless LAN, Gigabit Ethernet wired networking, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR connectivity, and ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT video card with 128 MB dedicated memory. Power on a Pedestal
Designed with a recyclable anodized aluminum frame and glass cover, the iMac is friendlier to the environment.. | 
The new keyboard's ultrathin anodized aluminum enclosure features low-profile keys that provide a crisp, responsive feel. | With its anodized aluminum frame set upon a sleek pedestal, the new iMac instantly transforms your workspace from cluttered desktop to brilliant display podium. Because the iMac's housing is made from a single sheet of aluminum, you won't see any seams or screws except for a single compartment on the bottom that provides easy access to the memory slots. The glossy widescreen 20-inch glass display makes photos and movies come alive with rich color. And the built-in iSight camera and microphone are integrated so neatly you barely notice they're there. Aside from the design details, the iMac is also friendlier to the environment with highly recyclable and durable materials including scratch-resistant glass and professional grade aluminum. The power-efficient iMac also meets the stringent new Energy Star 4.0 requirements. With its elegant anodized aluminum enclosure, the new Apple Keyboard looks equally at home in your living room or on your desk. Just connect it to the USB port on your iMac and start enjoying the crisp, responsive feel of its low-profile keys. The extended layout has a full complement of keys, including document navigation controls, a numeric keypad, and special function keys for Mac features such as brightness, volume, eject, play/pause, Expose, and more. Two USB 2.0 ports provide high-speed connectivity for your iPod, Mighty Mouse, digital camera, and other USB-based electronic devices.  | Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
Experience faster, more nimble application performance and improved energy efficiency with this 2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo processor from Intel's 45nm Penryn lineup. The new hafnium-infused circuitry--which reduces electrical current leakage in transistors--helps to reduce power consumption while delivering. powerful processing speeds. This 2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo processor is aided by a 1066 front-side bus speed and a super-sized 6 MB L2 cache--both top-of-the-line for Intel's Penryn processors. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.) The Intel Core 2 Duo's 128-bit SSE3 vector engine handles 128-bit computations in a single clock cycle, accelerating data manipulation by simultaneously applying a single instruction to multiple data. And its two execution cores are designed to share resources and conserve power, helping it to achieve higher levels of performance since it uses fewer watts. Hard Drive and Memory
The 250 GB Serial-ATA (SATA) hard drive (7200 RPM) quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to FireWire and USB 2.0. The 1 GB of PC6400 DDR2 RAM (one SO-DIMM) has an industry-leading 800 MHz speed, and the RAM capacity can be increased to 4 GB. Graphics and Video
The 20-inch widescreen TFT active-matrix LCD offers a resolution of 1680 by 1050 pixels. It has a brightness rating of 290 cd/m2 (candela per square meter), a contrast ratio of 800:1, and a viewing angle of 160 degrees (both horizontal and vertical). An ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT graphics processor powers the iMac with 128 MB of dedicated GDDR3 memory. It features some of the most advanced graphics technology available and delivers new levels of visual realism and a huge texture fill rate for smooth surfaces and complex character details. GDDR3 (Graphics Double Data Rate, version 3) is a graphics card-specific memory technology that's better able to deliver fluid frame rates for even the most advanced games and applications. This iMac also enables you to connect a second display in either extended desktop mode or video mirroring mode. The mini-DVI port connects to DVI displays, VGA monitors and projectors, and S-video and composite devices using the appropriate adapter (sold separately). Wired and Wireless Connectivity
You get a full complement of ports on the back of the iMac, including three USB 2.0 and two flavors of Firewire--400 and 800. | The iMac gives you plenty of room to grow, accommodating as many as five peripherals at a time thanks to its three USB 2.0 ports and the two USB 2.0 ports on the Apple Keyboard. It also includes two powered FireWire ports--one FireWire 400 and one FireWire 800 (one of the fastest peripheral standards available)--enabling you to quickly transfer content from digital video cameras, hard drives, and other high-speed devices. Share files around your house with built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet as well as the next-generation high-speed wireless 802.11n technology, which is integrated into the latest Apple Airport Extreme Base Station. The iMac is also Wi-Fi Certified to work with base stations and routers that use industry-standard 802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g wireless technologies. The integrated Bluetooth wireless connectivity--version 2.1 + Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)--allows you to use a wireless keyboard or mouse, and synchronize peripherals such as cell phones and PDAs. Enjoy high-quality sound on almost any speaker system with double-duty analog/digital audio. Record digital and analog sources through audio line in, perfect for your latest podcast in GarageBand. SuperDrive
Integrated neatly into the iMac is a slot-loading SuperDrive that lets you play and burn your own CDs and DVDs--including double-layer DVDs. And there's no disc tray--just slide the disc right in. It offers the following speeds: - Writes DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL discs at up to 4x speed
- Writes DVD-R and DVD+R discs at up to 8x speed
- Writes DVD-RW at up to 6x speed and DVD+RW discs at up to 8x speed
- Reads DVDs at up to 8x speed
- Writes CD-R discs at up to 24x speed
- Writes CD-RW discs at up to 16x speed
- Reads CDs at up to 24x speed
Other Features
- Two SO-DIMM slots support up to 4 GB of RAM
- Built-in stereo speakers with internal 24-watt digital amplifier
- Support for external display in extended desktop mode: 1920 by 1200 pixels for digital and 2048 by 1536 pixels for analog
- Meets ENERGY STAR requirements with maximum continuous power rating of 200 watts
- Dimensions: 19.1 x 18.5 x 7.4 inches (WxHxD)
Preloaded with Leopard, you'll enjoy enhanced productivity and a clutter-free desktop (thanks to the the redesigned 3D Dock with Stacks). | Preloaded with Leopard and iLife '08
The biggest Mac OS X upgrade ever, the Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system features over 300 new features, including: - Time Machine, an effortless way to automatically back up everything on a Mac
- A redesigned Finder that lets users quickly browse and share files between multiple Macs
- Quick Look, a new way to instantly see files without opening an application
- Spaces, an intuitive new feature used to create groups of applications and instantly switch between them
- A brand new desktop with Stacks, a new way to easily access files from the Dock
- Major enhancements to Mail and iChat
Leopard's new desktop includes the redesigned 3D Dock with Stacks, a new way to organize files for quick and easy access with just one click. Leopard automatically places web, email and other downloads in a Downloads stack to maintain a clutter-free desktop, and you can instantly fan the contents of this and other Stacks into an elegant arc right from the Dock. The updated Finder includes Cover Flow and a new sidebar with a dramatically simplified way to search for, browse and copy content from any PC or Mac on a local network. Time Machine lets you easily back up all of the data on your Mac, find lost files and even restore all of the software on their Mac. With just a one-click setup, Time Machine automatically keeps an up-to-date copy of everything on the Mac. In the event a file is lost, you can search back through time to find deleted files, applications, photos and other digital media and then instantly restore the file. The iMac also comes with the iLife '08 suite of applications that make it easy to live the digital life. Use iPhoto to share entire high-res photo albums with anyone who's got an email address. Break into indie filmmaking with iMovie and iDVD. Then take all the stuff you made on your iMac and share it on the web in one click with iWeb. iLife '08 also features iWeb '08, with live web widgets such as Google Maps that let you create even more dynamic websites, and GarageBand '08, with its new Magic GarageBand feature that makes it fun and easy for both musicians and non-musicians to create great sounding songs. Included Software
Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard (includes Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools); iLife '08 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand) What's in the Box
iMac, Apple Keyboard, Mighty Mouse, Apple Remote, cleaning cloth, power cord, install/restore DVDs, printed and electronic documentation
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| Customer Reviews: Read 44 more reviews...
My first experience. July 26, 2008
My first encounter with any Apple product took place on July 2, 2008, when the iMac arrived at my front door in a skinny box weighing about 35 pounds. I followed the 3 steps in the set up book and hit the power button.
From there you just follow the on screen directions. You will be up and running in minutes. Music, photos and videos are quite easy to import, organize and share. Much easier to learn and use than my old Windows XP Pro. The Apple Web Site and each application has it's own help and detailed instructions. Search for documents, photos, etc. is very fast as is browsing the internet and emailing.
Leopard includes many useful and unique tools however there is no word processing included. There are office programs that can be downloaded from a number of sites, some at no charge.
Gate's people will have to start thinking and work long and hard to come up with something that is as good as the Apple iMac.
Why didn't we go to the Dark Side sooner? July 24, 2008
Ok, long story short, our XP desktop blew a motherboard several weeks ago and we ended up deciding to head over to the Big Box Electronics Retailer to look at updating our home system. The folks at the BBER were very helpful and spent about an hour and a half with us as we shopped for a new computer. We did due diligence and looked at a host of different Vista-based systems with different configs, and then spent some time looking at the iMacs. The more we looked, the more we liked, and we ended up walking out of the store with this 24" iMac desktop.
Downsides? Very few. First off, this is not a cheap system. We got ours for about the same price that Amazon is asking, but at $1700.00+, it's a significant investment. Docs? You don't get much, just a slim booklet that covers the basics. The keyboard and mouse cords could stand some length. We had a small issue with the printer drivers that come preloaded onto the Mac OS (couldn't get our HP all-in-one to do anything but print, no scanner or copy functions, but a quick update had the fix). That's about it.
Upsides? Oh, man, where do I start? Set up was EXTREMELY easy. We took it out of the box, plugged it in, plugged the keyboard and mouse in, and away we went. The Mac OS is very intuitive and fun to use, the computer comes loaded with tons of cool software, and peripheral set-up and compatibility is outstanding. We don't have to worry about viruses when surfing, either, as there are very few active viruses that will attack a Mac. The 24" screen is just overwhelmingly sharp. The machine is quiet, too, a welcome break from the constant fan noise that came off of our old tower.
This is an elegantly designed system that would be perfect for families or anyone who desires a user-friendly (yet immensely powerful) home work/play station. I heartily recommend it if you can afford it. It's a decision that we'll not regret.
 Reviews By Lisa July 24, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Summary: I'm going review something very near and dear to me, my computer. I'll admit that I wasn't being very frugal when I bought it. You see, this is my first Mac. So, I went to the Apple store in the mall, and I let them tell me what I wanted. Even though I feel I overpaid, I love it and am glad I have it!
Model: Part number MB199LL/A (not exactly the same as the one on Amazon, but the features are very similar, and I did buy it back in November)
Features: My iMac has a 20" screen, a 2.0ghz Intel Processor, 2gb of RAM (because I upgraded from 1gb), and 250gb of hard disk space. I opted for a wireless keyboard and mouse, got the extended warranty (which I almost never do, but I was a little nervous about switching to Mac), and Apple One to One membership, which is a training program. I immediately upgraded the operating system to Leopard. Some included software titles are iLife (including iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, etc), Garage Band, Safari, Time Machine and much more!
Value: After the extras listed above, my total came out to be $1,667.00 before tax. It's more expensive, but it's worth it. Everything just works, just like the commercials say. I do think I could have gotten off cheaper if I had shopped around a little and I really didn't need the training - after one session, I never went back!
Ease of Use: I have been a Windows user my entire life except for a few experiments with various forms of Linux. I really wanted a new computer, had cash to spend and did not want to deal with the hassle of Vista. I have not at all been disappointed by Apple. Yes, I sometimes get confused about only having one click on the mouse and some keyboard stuff, but I got used to it fast. The fact that all the OS X software works together is very cool. I don't even miss MS Office since I use Open Office and my email client is web based. I decided to replace Safari with Firefox, and life has been good so far. The iLife software is very easy to use and lets me do things that I have struggled to do on the PC like editing photos and movies. I also really like the built in camera and have had some fun playing with the Photo Booth. I even was easily able to use Garage Band to create mp3 files of my chorus music with my voice to help me learn the lyrics. Another favorite of mine is the Time Machine - I never have to worry about backing up my computer files again - it's all automatic!
I love my iMac - if you're on the fence, jump!
You'll stare in awe... July 22, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Ok, so I'm a Mac newb. I've been a die-hard Windows user since 3.0. I used to hate the Mac's because I always thought they were too expensive and the fact that it was such a closed system, you could never tinker with it.
Well, I've grown and matured. We recently purchased this iMac 24" and when I took it out of the box and powered it up, we all just stared at it in awe. The fit and finish is just amazing. The screen, including the resolution, brightness, is just out of this world.
When we finally came out of our trance from just looking at the machine, I decided to poke around the OS a little. For the most part, it's very intuitive. It wasn't until several weeks later that I realized I could program the 2nd mouse button on the mighty mouse. Once I did that, all my frustration went away. But before then, I have to say, I didn't realize at how addicted I am to the right mouse click.
The bundled software included on the Mac is fantastic. The iPhoto, iMovie, and iDVD products are not only very useful, they're just plain fun to toy around with.
My only gripes with the Mac are mostly based on what seemed to be a slighly buggy OS. The most unreliable applications are Safari, and Firefox. Oddly, I installed Firefox because I was getting to hate safari. There's still a huge number of websites that don't recognize it as a real browser.
We debated on whether to buy MS Office or iWork. We opted for iWork, which for the most part I'm happy with. However, it's still just a very rudimentary Office bundle and doesn't quite have all the features I was hoping for. However, the built-in templates are very cool.
The only thing I did to make the transition from PC to Mac better was buy a copy of VMware Fusion and converted our old PC into a VM. When ever we're stuck and have no patience to figure something out, we jump start the old PC in Fusion. BTW, if you're an old PC user and haven't checked out fusion, do so now!!
Overall, we are so pleased with the iMac. The hardware is just fantastic and the OS has become a pleasure to use. I would highly recommend this to anyone considering making the switch or if you're in the market to upgrade an older Mac. You won't be disappointed.
Love My New iMac July 21, 2008
My old Apple G4 was having problems, so it was time for a new computer. I bought the iMac 20-inch 2 GB thru Amazon and simply love it. I also saved $$ by buying it thru Amazon. I didn't need a 24-inch, as I thought it was too big and would hurt my neck. And the 20-inch 1 GB was not quite enough memory. So we're now quite happy here.
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