Apple iMac Desktop with 17" Display MA199LL/A (1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo, 512 MB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, SuperDrive)

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Apple iMac Desktop with 17" Display MA199LL/A (1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo, 512 MB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, SuperDrive)
Manufacturer: Apple Computer
Product Type: Personal Computer

Editorial Review:
Product Description
Includes: Apple Remote, Apple Keyboard, Mighty Mouse, Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger, iLife '06, Front Row, & Photo Booth. Apple iMac with Intel Core Duo - Never judge a book by it's cover. A very appropriate phrase when talking about the new Apple iMac. On the outside it looks identical to the previous iMac desktop computer. The difference now lies at the heart of the latest iteration of the iMac. Powering the new all-in-one desktop is an Intel Core Duo! Dual processors on a single chip that gives you double the speed of the old iMac. With the new iMac you also get unique software applications. iLife '06 is a suite of applications that will make your everyday life easier to manage than ever before. And Front Row, combined with the included remote, lets you enjoy the media on your iMac from any seat in the house. Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive with 2.4x Dual Layer burning Write Speeds - up to 2.4x Dual Layer DVD+R, 8x DVD+R, 8x DVD-R, 4x DVD+RW, 4x DVD-RW, 24x CD-R, 8x CD-RW Read Speeds - up to 8x DVD-ROM, 24x CD-ROM Built-in 17 widescreen TFT active-matrix LCD Native Resolution - 1440x900 Built-in iSight webcam ATI Radeon X1600 graphics with 128MB of GDDR3 memory Ports - 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet, 2 Firewire 400, 3 USB 2.0, 2 USB 1.1 (1 on keyboard), mini-DVI, DVI Out, VGA Out, S-Video Out, & Composite Out Built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11g Wi-Fi wireless network adapter Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR Module Unit Weight - approx. 15.5 lbs.

Average customer rating:

Marketed on Rep Not on Product
Disappointing
The perfect Computer
Great Computer
Love My iMac

Apple iMac Desktop with 17" Display MA199LL/A (1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo, 512 MB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, SuperDrive)

Manufacturer: Apple Computer
ProductGroup: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers

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Accessories:

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Product Features:

1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo processor with 2 MB shared L2 cache
512 MB (single SO-DIMM) 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300); ATI Radeon X1600 graphics with 128 MB GDDR3 memory
160 GB Serial ATA hard drive, slot-load 8x double-layer SuperDrive
Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit); built-in 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (802.11g)3; built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module
17-inch widescreen LCD with 1440 x 900 resolution

ASIN: B000BNNGUC

Product Description

Includes: Apple Remote, Apple Keyboard, Mighty Mouse, Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger, iLife '06, Front Row, & Photo Booth. Apple iMac with Intel Core Duo - Never judge a book by it's cover. A very appropriate phrase when talking about the new Apple iMac. On the outside it looks identical to the previous iMac desktop computer. The difference now lies at the heart of the latest iteration of the iMac. Powering the new all-in-one desktop is an Intel Core Duo! Dual processors on a single chip that gives you double the speed of the old iMac. With the new iMac you also get unique software applications. iLife '06 is a suite of applications that will make your everyday life easier to manage than ever before. And Front Row, combined with the included remote, lets you enjoy the media on your iMac from any seat in the house. Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive with 2.4x Dual Layer burning Write Speeds - up to 2.4x Dual Layer DVD+R, 8x DVD+R, 8x DVD-R, 4x DVD+RW, 4x DVD-RW, 24x CD-R, 8x CD-RW Read Speeds - up to 8x DVD-ROM, 24x CD-ROM Built-in 17 widescreen TFT active-matrix LCD Native Resolution - 1440x900 Built-in iSight webcam ATI Radeon X1600 graphics with 128MB of GDDR3 memory Ports - 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet, 2 Firewire 400, 3 USB 2.0, 2 USB 1.1 (1 on keyboard), mini-DVI, DVI Out, VGA Out, S-Video Out, & Composite Out Built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11g Wi-Fi wireless network adapter Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR Module Unit Weight - approx. 15.5 lbs.

Customer Reviews:

Marketed on Rep Not on Product.......2007-05-02

This machine has a lot of bells and whistles but they don't always work nearly as well as advertised. The biggest problem I have with it is that it freezes and has to be restarted at least once every day and often 2-3 times daily. Apple used their reputation for building superior computers to sell a product that absolutely doesn't live up to its reputation. I wouldn't mind so much but for $1350 I expected a lot more. Next time I'll buy a Dell for $400. Even though they are as problematic, I will save $950.

Disappointing.......2007-01-10

I bought this iMac after years of using Windows-based machines because I was tired of them crashing on a daily basis. I also thought it was an attractive design. On these two counts it has lived up to its billing: it looks beautiful on my desk and it is very reliable. Other than that, however, it has been an expensive disappointment.

I loaded MS Office for Mac because I use Word and Powerpoint extensively for my job. Both run significantly slower than on my PC. Powerpoint is so slow that I can't use it and so I have had to dust off my old PC and use it when I bring work home; kind of defeats the purpose of buying a new computer, doesn't it?

I went to my local Apple store (where I bought the computer) and told them of my problem and their response was I should have bought a more powerful iMac! When I told them they had initially told me this computer would suit my needs, they just shrugged. I think this is typical of the arrogance and poor customer service which I've encountered from Apple; they just don't get it.

Bottom line: I for one do not buy the hype over Apple products. They're all style and no substance. For the same price, I could have bought a much more powerful Windows-based machine. If you're considering switching from a PC to a Mac, I would seriously advise against it.

The perfect Computer.......2007-01-04

I used to use a PC, and still have a Dell laptop but once i got the imac, i was in love, and have never looked back. Its beautiful, easy to use, and boots up really quick, and never crashes. What more can you ask for. You plug in your printer, your camera, your ipod, and it just works! Amazing!

Great Computer.......2006-11-10

This is a great computer. Easy and fun to use and comes with everything you need right of the box. Elegant and powerful. I have using Macs for many years and it certainly a great Mac.

Love My iMac.......2006-11-06

My compputer is a great unit. After replacing the logic board and the disc drive which were causing a probem with playing music, it seems to be okay now.

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