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Apple iMac 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 20" Desktop

iMac 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 20
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Apple iMac 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 20" Desktop

  • Reviewed by: scottyg

    01-31-08

    Duration of ownership: 2 Weeks

    Strengths: High quality fit and finish.Os x leopard is solid and this has about everything you might need onboard. Overall the the quality of hardware is very good and I only had one problem during the setup process. I cold not get the right mouse click to work. The default mouse settings are not setup for it to work right.

    Weaknesses:Dvd rom should be much faster.It is outdated and should be much faster,especially since its is not an easily changed component.Should come with 2 gigs of ram especially because ram is so cheap.To be brutally honest the price of 4gigs of ram ($850.00) is to me offending it is so overpriced.

    Overall Evaluation: This is my very first mac.To be honest I was a little nervous spending $1,500 on this computer. But as it turns out I am quite happy with it. I am much harder to please than most people and I could only find one minor imperfection on this whole unit. That being a small spot by the camera lens. The unit is very quiet and everything works as it should. The only reason I didn't give it the highest mark is because of the outdated dvd rom. I love the keyboard. I have big hands usually hit the wrong keys by mistake, not on this keyboard (But unfortunately it does not help my spelling) I am more than happy with this mac and goodbye to all the malware etc.

  • Reviewed by: hokie87

    03-03-08

    Duration of ownership: 5 Weeks

    Strengths: speed, sound, generous size monitor, Leopard OS

    Weaknesses:limited compatibility to some peripherals

    Overall Evaluation: I have used computers for years but this is my first purchase. So far, I have been well pleased. I did lots of research before buying and it seems to be paying off. The 2.4GHz, 20" provides a great balance of speed, size(not too big, not too small), and affordability. Although the audio is great, I do plan to add speakers to enhance the itunes experience. Also, shop carefully when purchasing a printer to ensure compatibility. Overall, I would purchase the same product again without a doubt. It's that good.

  • Reviewed by:

    12-26-07

    Duration of ownership: 2 Weeks

    Strengths: Great display, very nice keyboard, fantastic design/features

    Weaknesses:none

    Overall Evaluation: I bought my 20"iMac 2.4Ghz on December 7th from MacMall. Great price $1419 after rebates (I haven't received them yet). I wasn't sure what to expect but I can only say am very pleased with the system and its performance. Leopard is great and was included with the system. The new keyboard is beautiful, easy to type on and makes anything else look like they're from the stone age. I'm certain Apple will come up with a system that will make this look clunky, but it won't be anytime soon. Suffice to say, if you want a system that looks elegant, performs fast and deals with your digital needs then this is the system for you. iLife '08 is one of the best software packages on the planet and it comes free!

  • Reviewed by: cjmobley

    11-22-07

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: OS, all-in-one design, CPU Power, Case design

    Weaknesses:mouse, dead pixels

    Overall Evaluation: I have used Macs (5th one) since mid-90s and have always appreciated their design and OS strengths. This is definitely a well-designed machine, and the new OS (Leopard) is quite good, especially compared to Vista. My only complaints with this machine is the fact it has a dead pixel right out of the box (VERY common with Apple displays)and the "cheesy" mouse, which I replaced with a far superior Logitech MX 518 gamer mouse. I am curious if Apple is using NEC displays in their iMac line or Cinema displays because I have had serious issues with NEC LCDs recently (dead pixels and bad image retention). I am a Web developer and graphic artist and have an intense workstation/gamer grade PC, but some reason I have always felt more creative on a Mac. Bottom line, this is a worthy PC replacement or add-on to your home/business design arsenal.

  • Reviewed by: drmek

    11-06-07

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: Sleek and beautiful design, simple and elegant operating system, wireless keyboard and mouse

    Weaknesses:none so far

    Overall Evaluation: This is the second mac computer that I have bought within 3 months. I have converted to all Mac computers after the nightmare of putting up with Microsoft Vista Home premium. No more blue screens of death as in Windows. Solid stateside tech support. The only problem that I have is that there is not any decent financial management software for the Mac. Although Quicken for Mac is available it is about 13 generations behind the Windows version. Otherwise I am very happy with the purchase.

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