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| Apple iMac Desktop with 20" Display MA876LL/A (2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 1 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, SuperDrive) | 
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| Brand: Apple
Category: Personal Computer
Buy New: $1,459.00
New (2) Used (1) from $1,459.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  165 reviews
Sales Rank: 369
Media: Personal Computers
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 2
CPU Type: Intel Core Duo
Processors: 2
System Memory: 1000
Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 250
Shipping Weight (lbs): 20
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 19.1 x 18.5
MPN: MA876LL
Model: MA876LL/A
UPC: 885909150328
EAN: 0885909150328
ASIN: B000R84LIW
Availability: Usually ships in 6-10 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
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 Where is the Mac LEOPARD O/S Upgrade ??? August 13, 2007
18 out of 37 found this review helpful
The new IMac is a fantastic computer and has great new features. However it ships with the OLD Tiger Operating system. The new Mac LEOPARD operating system is to be released in October 07 and is likely to be a $120+ value if you buy the upgrade later.
If i was Apple , i would put a Free Leopard upgrade voucher in each new IMAC, but this is not happening.
Why not wait till October and order when it ships with Leopard !
 Amazing deal for the price.. August 11, 2007
131 out of 149 found this review helpful
EDIT: Please note that I wrote this review very soon after these models came out to market. Some parts of this review are "outdated"..
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I have upgraded from 20'' iMac (previous generation) and this is simply stunning in every way. I personally have not found any problems with it yet and my experience has been phenomenal. There are few little things to consider when buying this Mac.
First of all, the verison I have comes with Intel Core 2 Extreme (I ordered the system from Apple). If you ARE planning on buying the version with Core 2 Extreme please know that it is a DUO chipset not QUAD. It has 2 cores, not 4. The difference in speed is only notable in certain applications such as games and advanced 3D apps.
This iMac is beautiful visually. The "skin" really suits the system well. The black Apple logo in front and on the back make it look more stylish than it is. The iSight camera is barely visible (which is a good thing for some folks). The computer is packaged in virtually the same box as previous iMacs except with different picture on the box.
The new keyboard I do not use.. I prefer my Logitech diNovo Edge(tm) which fits beautifully with this iMac. The mighty mouse is great, I have the wireless version and it tracks very smoothly. I don't have any cons with that.
The screen.. wow, 24 inches! It's big, probably bigger than many people need but.. boy.. is this a work of art! Watching a movie on this amazing display is an experience I haven't had before. The only con I found here is that you wouldn't want to put this in a very bright place or near a window. It is a glossy screen and while it adds style to the Mac it will turn the computer into a mirror if the environment you are working in is too bright.
Apple remote and Front Row are all the same. Very simple, elegant and just work. I don't use Front Row but for Front Row lovers this iMac is heaven! This IS the place where you'll want to watch your movies and photo slideshows on.
As I mentioned above, all iMacs are DUO. This version (Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz) is FAST. Add an extra gig of RAM and you'll be flying in your iLife. Very good processor, I recommend Core 2 Extreme for advanced users. Don't get me wrong, 1GB is perfectly fine if all you're planning to do is work with iLife and Internet. However for the other applications such as Photoshop you'll need more RAM. Let's remember that the resolution on this thing is 1920x1200 and to run certain applications in full screen you'll need the horsepower.
Just like before an iMac is NOT a gaming machine. The graphics on this computer while are not bad, (256MB Radeon 2600 HD Pro), are still not good enough for "hardcore" gamers, even with Core 2 Extreme processor. There are good news, however! If you install Bootcamp on this Mac and put Vista on it you'll have full DirectX 10 support. Still.. if you're looking for hardcore gaming look somewhere else. For casual gamers like myself this will be more than enough.
Speaking of Bootcamp.. I don't think that the current drivers support the new iMacs as of yet. There will be a coming update for the beta and hopefully the new drivers will be included.
Another problem with Bootcamp is that you cannot install any 64-bit Windows versions, which is a disappointment since Core 2 architecture is 64-bit. Maybe they will fix it later? I don't know. I certainly hope so because when you pay for 4GB of RAM you want to be able to use all of it, not just 3GB.
iLife '08.. Great pack of applications which come with this Mac for free. Honestly.. there are some problems with the suite (minor issues) but I am sure they will be fixed with a future update from Apple. I do, however, believe that this suite was designed for this Mac.. everything is extremely fast.
Overall, I strongly believe that this is an amazing deal. You get a better computer for $200 less than the previous model. If you would like a more advanced iMac with more HD space and faster processor then head over to Apple and pick one there.
P/S. This goes to the reviewer who is not happy with the new design. The reason Apple chose aluminum design is because they want their computers to match the operating system visually. For example, the white finder bar and blue Aqua wallpaper in versions of Mac OS X Jaguar, Panther and Tiger look great on the white iMac.
Mac OS X Leopard will be coming out in October and will not have the same desktop. A transparent finder bar, reflective dock and a green leaves wallpaper by default make it look more appealing on the aluminum version of this computer. Let's not forget that the entire Leopard OS looks as if it's made out of aluminum. The new Finder, the new looks of Control Panel applications and others make it look as a metal design. Maybe this is THE reason why Apple has the aluminum theme on their website? ;)
Personally, I like the new metal look. It makes everything look very stylish and when Leopard comes out, the "desktop experience" will certainly be phenomenal.
Joy to work on iMac August 11, 2007
22 out of 25 found this review helpful
This is my first iMac and switched from Windows (XP&Vista) after many years of windows experience. iMac user experience is a sheer joy. Everything about iMac is so elegant. iLife '08 & iWork '08 is absolutely stunning.
The one thing I found little inconvenient to use is the Apple mighty mouse. May be because I am so used to the Microsoft mouse.
Please go ahead and enjoy the iMac user experience. These computers are very desirable to own.....
We love our new iMAC! Perfect for homeschoolers! August 10, 2007
44 out of 57 found this review helpful
We are recent Mac converts and are upgrading our home computers to Apples. My wife has a MacBook Pro that she loves, and now our homeschooled kids (1st and 3rd graders)just received this new, updated iMAC. What a great computer for the home! It has an amazingly small form factor, a very bright, clear screen, but most of all is easy to use. My kids and I are no longer struggling through Windows issues; they are able to put their creativity to use without bumping up against the typical Windows hardware and software snafus. They are already creating vidoes using the new iMovie (which is incredible) and uploading the vidoes to .MAC for grandma and grandpa to see. They have also started playing with the new Magic Garage Band to exlpore music. We also bought iWork '08 for their reports. Kudos to Apple for making a great computer for the home. It's a fantastic product from a company that actually seems to care about the true usability of the products they make.
Love the new iMac August 10, 2007
19 out of 23 found this review helpful
The new design is awesome. I have the 24-inch 2.4 GHZ model. Last week I bought the previous version of the iMac and loved it. When I saw the new iMac I promptly brought the old one back to the store for this one.
I love the new keyboard. Some might find it difficult, but I think the new design (about 1/4-inch thick) is amazing and much more user-friendly.
I use the iMac primarily for editing video and I see a considerable difference in speed from the previous version of the iMac I would estimate that the new graphics card and the bigger processor cut rendering time by 30-50%. I would recommend it to anyone that wants a computer that performs as good as it looks!
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