Apple iMac 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Desktop Computer with 20" Monitor

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  • Easy setup (15)
  • Powerful (13)
  • Quiet (12)
  • Versatile (9)
  • Never freezes (8)
  • Fast (4)
  • Reliable (4)
  • Easy to use (3)
  • Great software bundle (3)
  • Quality accessories (3)
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Cons

  • Difficult to set up (1)
  • Hot (1)
  • Keyboard usb is too short (1)
  • Would like a matte screen (1)

Best Uses

  • Home (11)
  • Office (8)
  • Multimedia (5)
  • Dorm room (3)
  • Graphics (3)
  • Music (3)
  • Video (3)
  • Gaming (2)
  • Business use (1)
  • Large applications (1)
 
 
 

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The 20" iMac with 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU from Apple is a sleek all-in-one computer that has been designed to meet the needs of video professionals, graphic designers, families, educators, and businesspeople. A venerable jack-of-all trades, and master of all, the iMac is just at home in a professional environment as it is as in your home as the family computer.iLife '09, a complete suite of digital creativity applications, is installed on the system. Easy enough for anyone to use, iLife will help you edit your home movies, organize digital photos, and compose original music. The system is also powerful enough to run Apple's professional-level applications, perfect for those who are ready to move up to the next level of creative software.The iMac sports a sleek aluminum and glass industrial design, with a matching slimline aluminum keyboard. The built-in iSight camera hides discreetly above the LCD screen, giving you ready access to a webcam for Internet chat and conferencing. The included iChat and Photo Booth applications allow you to chat online and take fun self-portraits with the camera.The computer is powered by a 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor for superior performance. It boasts 4GB of RAM, a 640GB hard drive, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Airport Extreme Wi-Fi, integrated speakers, and the SuperDrive DVD burner. The glossy 20" widescreen display is powered by nVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics with 256MB of GDDR3 memory.All this hardware runs on Apple's OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system. Leopard features Time Machine backup, which automatically backs up system data to an external hard drive. It also features intuitive Cover Flow navigation, the powerful Spotlight search tool, and Quick Look document preview.The iMac is a strikingly elegant computer that will feel at home on virtually any desk.

Specification Description
Model CBL1-0400328, MB323LL/A, MB323LLA, MB324LL/A
UPC 043202065231
Connection - IEEE1394 Firewire Rear 2
Connection - RJ45 Yes
Connection - Sound In/Out
Connection - USB Rear 3
Ethernet Capable Included
Hard Drive (GB) 250
Hard Drive (GB) 320
Manufacturer’s Warranty - Hardware 1 Year
Memory - Processing RAM included 1GB
Memory - Processing RAM included 2GB
Memory - Processing RAM Maximum 4GB
Memory - Video RAM 128MB Dedicated
Memory - Video RAM 256MB Dedicated
Operating System Apple Mac OSX version 10.5 Leopard
Optical Disc Drive DVD+-RW / CDRW Combo with Dual Layer
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo
Software Pre-Installed by Manufacturer
Wireless Capable Included

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Last update: Jul 28, 2009

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★★★★★
5.0
Perfect.

"[...]. It was very easy to set up. We use this computer in our NYC apartment for both work and pleasure. The monitor produces a fantastic picture and requires hardly any room. The perfect addition to a small apartment!..." Read Full Review »

Dec 04, 2008 by AJ

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2.0
It'd work better if it stayed on

"After much brand hyping, I finally gave in and got a Mac to take care of my photos. As a photography and event planner, I need to depend on my computer, and this is not a computer I can depend on. Thank goodness for back-ups! But they can't help you if your computer shuts down unexpectedly. This has happened over 20 times, with different usages each time (i.e. no consistent pattern = no way to avoid it), and usu..." Read Full Review »

Jun 19, 2008 by SRPhotography

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Perfect.

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Powerful
  • Quiet
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Dorm Room
  • Gaming
  • Home
  • Multimedia
  • Office
 

"[...]. It was very easy to set up. We use this computer in our NYC apartment for both work and pleasure. The monitor produces a fantastic picture and requires hardly any room. The perfect addition to a small apartment! "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apple iMac 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Desktop Computer with 20" Monitor Review

The best computer ever!

★★★★★
5.0

"Apple was the first computer I learned on in grade school. It was the "Apple IIe". Then the next one was a Mac in college. I then bought a PC, for whatever reason, for my first computer. I got tired of the components failing or the computer software not working or having errors. I then read the revi …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 5 2008
bucky4835
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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Apple iMac 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Desktop Computer with 20" Monitor Review

Fantastic computer!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • The easy workflow
  • The look of the screen
  • The speed of the computer

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Photo Editing
 

"The computer is remarkable and ready out of the box. With my work on photoshop it was important to get going quickly and this computer runs flawlessly with all of the programs i need. The 20" screen is perfect and I am glad I did not go any larger. This screen gives you a beautiful view for working …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 25 2009
Tam
Los Angeles, CA
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Apple iMac 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Desktop Computer with 20" Monitor Review

Smooth and Elegant

★★★★★
5.0

"I purchased this computer as my first Macintosh. I must say that I am very impressed. I'm able to run several programs at once and the multi-desktop system (known as Spaces), as well as the Expose feature (which shrinks the windows which are opened to let you choose which one to switch to), and both …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 15 2008
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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Apple iMac 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Desktop Computer with 20" Monitor Review

I Love It!!!!

★★★★★
5.0

"As a long time PC user (from the very beginning of their existence back in the DOS age) I can't believe I waited so long to switch to a MAC. Because I am a business consultant and trainer for a software package who's main products are written for the PC, I did not think that I had a use for an iMAC. …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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