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Apple iMac 2.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 24" Desktop

The 24-inch iMac provides professional performance along with the convenience of an all-in-one design. Like its 17-inch and 20-inch siblings, it features the 64-bit Intel Core 2 Duo processor with speeds ranging from 1.83GHz to 2.33GHz. The processor delivers up to 50% more performance than the previous 20-inch iMac. It also doubles the amount of L2 cache, the twin cores sharing 4MB between them. The result? Turbocharged performance, making it easier - and more fun - than ever to work with digital photos, movies, music, and the web.

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Product Specifications for

Apple iMac 2.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 24" Desktop

Processor
Processor Class	Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile
Processor Speed	2.16 GHz
Number of Installed Processors	1
Energy Star Compliant	Yes

System
Drive Controllers	Serial ATA
System Chipset	Intel 945PM Chipset
Cache Size	4 MB
Bus Speed	667 MHz
Interface Connection	Audio - Digital Optical\|Audio - Line In (1/8" Mini)\|Audio - Line Out (1/8" Mini)\|Bluetooth\|Ethernet - RJ45 Twisted-Pair (XBaseT)\|FireWire 400/IEEE 1394 - 6 pin\|FireWire 800/IEEE 1394 - 9 pin\|USB - Universal Serial Bus 2.0\|Video - 29 pin DVI-I

Expansion Slots
Number of PCI-Express x16 Slots	1

Modem / Networking
Included Network Card	Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps)\|Wireless Ethernet - 11 Mbps IEEE802.11b\|Wireless Ethernet - 54 Mbps IEEE802.11g

Case
Weight	24.7 lbs
Depth	8.1 in
Chassis Style	All-In-One Desktop
Width	22.6 in
Chassis Color	Silver\|White
Height	20.6 in

Memory
Memory Socket	SORIMM
Memory Technology	DDR2
Max System Memory	3 GB
Installed Memory	1 GB

Storage
DVD-ROM Read Speed	8 X (DVD, DVD-R)
Hard Drive Capacity	250 GB
Number of Hard Drives Included	1
DVD Rewrite Speed	4 X (DVD, DVD-R)
DVD+R DL Speed	2.4 X (DVD, DVD-R)
Included Drives	DVD+-RW Dual Layer Combination Drive
DVD Write Speed	8 X (DVD, DVD-R)
CD Write Speed	24 X (CD,CD-R)
CD Rewrite Speed	16 X (CD,CD-R)
CD-ROM Read Speed	24 X (CD,CD-R)

Features
Included Printer	No
Included Devices	Camera\|Keyboard\|Microphone\|Mouse\|Remote Control

More Info
URL	http://www.apple.com/imac/index.html

Display
Included Monitor	Yes
Max Resolution	1920 x 1200
Display Type	Active Matrix LCD (TFT)
Display Size	24 in

Warranty
Warranty Information	1 Year Limited Warranty

Multimedia
Video Bus	PCI Express x16
Number of Video Cards Included	1
Video Chipset	NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT
Included Speakers	Yes
Video Integration	Card
Installed Video Memory	128 MB

Software
Operating System	Mac OS X version 10.4 Tiger

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Most recent User Reviews for

Apple iMac 2.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 24" Desktop

Reviewed by: sem99

01-28-08

Duration of ownership: 3 Months

Strengths: Very good IPS display, doesn't have overheating problems of the new aluminum series

Weaknesses:Only 3Gb of RAM max

Overall Evaluation: Well, if you want a very nice machine for the money grab this one, if you still can find it. It has a very nice, expensive IPS display that's great for any graphics and for watching movies. It doesn't have the the problems of its successor - the aluminum one, so if you can live with a bit slower processor, go for this one instead.
Reviewed by:

01-15-08

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: Large screen, looks nice

Weaknesses:where to start - crappy RAM installed, won't turn on

Overall Evaluation: The day our new iMac arrived we were very excited. We had several Mac's in the past; iBook, 2 PowerBook's, G5 Tower - we love Mac's but we do not love the iMac we purchased. The first day we had it, we spent hours on the phone with Apple because of a kernel panic error message. In the end we had to drive 2 hours away to an Apple store to have the RAM that was installed by MacMall replaced with the original RAM from Apple. After that, we thought things would be fine. We came home, turned the computer on and it ran fine for a day. Now, it won't even turn on. So again, 2 hours to the Apple store to have the power supply replaced. So, from receiving the iMac on 1/11/08 until today, we have driven hundreds of miles, spent countless hours on the phone with Apple and we still don't have a working computer. If you plan to purchase this computer, make sure to purchase the Apple Care Plan, you are going to need it!
Reviewed by:

01-04-08

Duration of ownership: 2 Days

Strengths: Absolutely beautiful design, wonderful screen (high resolution and terrific color - perfect for movies - nicer than some TV's out there) - completely easy set up - cool tools

Weaknesses:RAM is a bit weak as some have said - will be upgrading

Overall Evaluation: I went from a 1999 model IMac to this new machine. I work with state of the art PC's all day and have a new Dell Windows Vista laptop at home. As always, the MAC is years ahead of PC's in design, functionality and ease of use. The fact I kept a 1999 machine around all this time (just getting too slow now for videos/movies, but never had a day of overall discomfort) is something to be said about longevity - and I'm somewhat tech savvy. This is a terrific upgrade at a great price - I am a MAC lifer for home use and would not recommend anything else. Pricier to start off with but the extra potential years of use while still staying current make up for it.
Reviewed by: mshan242700

11-29-07

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: It's a Mac!

Weaknesses:Computer is very quiet, but you can hear the fans whirring very softly in a low noise environment.

Overall Evaluation: Beautiful integrated design with the Apple operating system, where things are intuitive and just plain work.You can get VMWare Fusion (or Parallels) and an old copy of Windows XP and run XP right within OS X (some programs are written better or only for Windows, and certain websites need Internet Explorer or Windows Media Player to function properly).
Reviewed by: kushsingh

11-17-07

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: The monitor size and resolution are impressive. The computer is super fast (particularly if you upgrade the Ram--see below). Plus, the new OS for Mac is great!

Weaknesses:Ram (1 GB DDR2) is a little weak. Parallels (software which allows you to use Windows at the same time as the Mac) is not included in the package. Also, you have to buy your own copy of Windows!!

Overall Evaluation: I had to upgrade the Ram to 3 (2GB+1GB), which was very easy. I also had to buy Parallels and Windows XP. Afterward, everything ran great (super quick and very user friendly). Still, I ended up spending an extra $300 for all of the stuff listed above, so the low price is a little deceiving!