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Apple iMac 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 24" Desktop

The 24" iMac with 2.4 GHz 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 business people.The iMac sports a sleek aluminum and glass industrial design, with a matching slimline aluminum keyboard. The built-in iSight camera hides discretely above the LCD screen, giving you ready access to a webcam for Internet chat and conferencing.The computer is powered by a 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor for superior performance. It boasts 1 GB of RAM, a 320 GB hard drive, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, Airport Extreme Wi-Fi, integrated speakers, and the SuperDrive DVD burner. The glossy 24" widescreen display is powered by ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO graphics with 256 MB of GDDR3 memory.All this hardware runs on Apple's OS X 10.4 Tiger operating system. Tiger features Rosetta technology, which allows you to seamlessly run legacy applications that were written for PowerPC processors, without the need for any complicated emulation software. The iMac is a strikingly elegant computer that will feel at home on virtually any desk.

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Apple iMac 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 24" Desktop

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Apple iMac 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 24" Desktop

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  Reviewed by: cooldad1221

  03-01-08

  Duration of ownership: 2 Months

  Strengths: simplicity

  Weaknesses:none

  Overall Evaluation: Nice piece of work here.

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  Reviewed by: brightbelt

  08-25-07

  Duration of ownership: 2 Weeks

  Strengths: Sleek, compact design and smooth functioning.

  Weaknesses:It all depends upon one's needs, but this reviewer does not see any real weaknesses

  Overall Evaluation: I'm in the middle of switching from PCs to Macs, and this iMac is exactly what I think computers should be, in terms of design, function and form. Apple excels at designing products with the consumer in mind and this iMac I think hits the mark with its all-in-one sleek design and its new polished look. Other companies could learn a lot from Apple in this regard. I should mention, while I do own this specific iMac (24", 2.4 Ghz Core 2 duo), I did purchase an extra 1 GB of ram before I carried my iMac out the store. And I installed it before I even turned on the computer for the first time. So bear in mind that I have 2 GB of ram memory installed as I boast on its performance. While I'm not a design professional, I do manage some websites that I have designed as well and so I do use Photoshop CS3, Fireworks CS3 and Dreamweaver CS3. Now I should mention that I tend to run only one (1) application at a time, but I've had no problems running these programs and the responsiveness of the iMac with them is very good. I find the Safari browser very quick and the wireless responsiveness is supurb. I've spent a good bit of time on the Mac forums lately and some gamers are giving this iMac mixed reviews: some say their games are running fine; others can't help but admit that PCs still have the edge on running games. But there are so many good things about this desktop: no tower, no wires all over the floor, no crouching down on your knees just to plug everything in. It has a beautiful, sleek design and it is just about the coolest computer I've ever owned. Thanks, Frank B.

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  Reviewed by: online_buyer_since_1996

  06-14-08

  Duration of ownership:

  Strengths: Screen size, OS, compact, quality built

  Weaknesses:Glossy Screen

  Overall Evaluation: I could have written all nice things about this machine and keep all readers happy. But I cannot. This could have been a five start machine had it not for its "glossy screen". If you have not heard, photo editors are staying away from this version of iMac since the glossy screen is killing the true colors and is very reflective unless it is strategically located, in front of any light source, including a small night lamp. EVERYTHING is reflected from this. Great as a mirror. I really hope Apple provides a non-glossy edition in the future. Glossy looks nice and smooth, but to the knowing eyes, it is a liability. I will not purchase a glossy screen desktop again.

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  Reviewed by: HDK

  04-06-08

  Duration of ownership: 4 Days

  Strengths: Attractive. Speedy. Small footprint.

  Weaknesses:Factory memory upgrades are overpriced ? do it yourself!

  Overall Evaluation: Upgrading from an old G4, it?s hard not to be impressed by the speed, sleek looks and glossy big screen of the latest Apple iMacs. And while I haven?t yet taken advantage of the new Leopard features (TimeMachine comes to mind), I?m sure they will eventually work their way into my routine. ---A few additional notes: ---Upgrades ? I opted for a speed boost (2.4 to 2.8 Ghz), but would recommend handling memory upgrades on your own as many resellers (and Apple, for that matter) tend to overcharge. Adding extra memory on these iMacs is a breeze and shouldn?t be feared.---Keyboard ? The slimmed down keyboard looks great, but many of the ?F? keys share duty with other functions (i.e. The shortcut key that used to minimize all windows also adjusts brightness etc.). It?s just a little learning curve, but worth noting. ---Otherwise, it?s a great machine and worthy of a high recommendation.

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  Reviewed by: KishCabo

  01-22-08

  Duration of ownership:

  Strengths: Awesome viewable screen; ease of use; uncluttered

  Weaknesses:Price

  Overall Evaluation: Can I just rave about this 24" iMac?! I first used a mac in 1992 when I went to college and my college had every freshmen purchase a new computer and apple was the proprietor. I used a little boxy mac for 4 years then when I graduated, I forgot about mac and used PCs in my career. It's only recently that I came back to the mac and quite by accident.I was moving and my laptop, a pc, decided to quit on me. I was desperate to get it fixed, but it would have taken over 48 hrs and I was moving the next day, so I, on the spur of the moment, was in the market for a new laptop. I was about to buy another pc, when the clerk introduced me to the macbook. After going through all the wow factors of the mac vs. pc, I ended up buying the macbook and haven't looked back. I so enjoyed my macbook, that I decided to get rid of my pc desktop and go mac all the way. That's how I ended up with my iMac and I haven't regretted it a single moment and will never purchase another pc.The iMac with the Leopard os is phenomenal. I've had it about 2 months and haven't played with all the great features, but what I have messed with has me overjoyed. First off, the screen clarity is way better than a pc. The resolution is crisp and the colors are flawless and rich. Everything I view is well-defined with no fuzzy edges or indistinct. The mac only comes with programs you will actually use, not all that useless crap they add to pc's that clutter up your hard drive, but you're afraid to get rid of b/c you don't know if you're using it or not. I am positive I'm using all the programs that are on my mac.I can run pc programs on my dual-core so I get the best of both worlds without giving up either one. I run both iwork and office for mac so I still get my excel, powerpoint, and word.I guess I can go on and on, but won't. If you ever use a modern day mac computer, you'll want to be a convert too, but only thing is, you have to be able to afford it. That's the only weakness...macs are still more pricier than a pc, but you do get a lot more for your money and they last forever....unlike a pc.

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