Manufacturer: Apple Part number: MB418LL/A
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Design: 10.0
Features: 7.0
Performance: 8.0
Service and support: 5.0
Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars) - Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 27 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Winter 2009)
price range: $1,229.00 - $1,499.99
Apple made a number of changes to this $1,499 iMac, but making a 24-inch screen available at this price is the most impressive. The rest of the updates are welcome, and Apple's multitasking capability remains unmatched. Provided you like your all-in-ones best as straightforward desktop computers, the iMac will meet your expectations with speed and elegance.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 27 reviews
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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
"Best all in one computer on the market!"
by viciousdave on March 10, 2009
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
"Thought I was happy with PC-- I an now a Mac convert!"
by mole1234 on March 29, 2009
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4 out of 5 people found this review helpful
"Excellent computer! Worth every penny!"
by yankeejonw on March 8, 2009
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by auntieickie on April 17, 2009
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by karankapur on March 6, 2009
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Apple
- Part Number: MB418LL/A
General
- Type Personal computer
- Product Form Factor All-in-one
- Built-in Devices Camera, Antenna, Stereo speakers, Infrared receiver
- Width 22.4 in
- Depth 8.1 in
- Height 20.5 in
- Weight 25.4 lbs
- Desktop type Monitor included, All-in-one desktop system
Processor
- Type Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Installed Qty 1
- Max processors supported 1
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Installed Size 6 MB
- Cache Per Processor 6 MB
Mainboard
- Data bus speed 1066 MHz
Environmental Parameters
- Environmental standards EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Gold
- Min operating temperature 50 °F
- Max operating temperature 95 °F
- Operating humidity range 5 - 95%
RAM
- Installed Size 4 GB / 8 GB (max)
- Technology DDR3 SDRAM
- Memory Speed 1066 MHz
- Memory Specification Compliance PC3-8500
- Form Factor SO DIMM 204-pin
- Configuration Features 2 x 2 GB
Storage Controller
- Type 1 x Serial ATA - Integrated
- Controller interface type Serial ATA-300
Storage
- Floppy drive type None
- Hard Drive 1 x 640 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm
- Hard Drive (2nd) None
- Hard Drive (3rd) None
Optical Storage
- Type DVD±RW (±R DL)
- CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
- CD / DVD write speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL)
- CD / DVD rewrite speed 16x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW)
Optical Storage (2nd)
- Type None
Storage Removable
- Type None
Monitor
- Monitor Type LCD display - TFT active matrix
- Diagonal Size 24 in
- Max Resolution 1920 x 1200
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Image Brightness 385 cd/m2
- Image Contrast Ratio 750:1
Graphics Controller
- Type PCI Express x16
- Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 9400M
- Video Memory 256 MB
- Digital Video Standard Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
Audio Output
- Type Sound card - Integrated
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right / left channel
Keyboard
- Keyboard interface USB
- Keyboard features Built-in two USB 2.0 ports
Input Device
- Type Mouse, Keyboard
Mouse
- Mouse technology Optical
- Mouse interface USB
Telecom
- Modem None
Audio Input
- Type Microphone
Networking
- Networking Network adapter - Integrated
- Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Data Link Protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
- Features AirPort Extreme ready
- Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.1, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 204-pin
- Interfaces 1 x Display / video - Apple mini-DisplayPort, 1 x IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) - 9 pin FireWire 800, 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output/headphones - Mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK, 1 x Audio - SPDIF input/line-in - Mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Remote control - Infrared
Printer
- Type None
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Cleaning cloth
- Features 802.11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN, Bluetooth 2.1, Camera
Power
- Power device type Power supply
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
- Power provided 280 Watt
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Apple MacOS X 10.5
- Software Front Row, Apple iCal, Apple iChat, Photo Booth, Apple Safari, Apple Spaces, Apple iTunes, Apple Dashboard, Apple QuickTime, Apple Spotlight, Apple iLife '09, Apple DVD Player, Apple Quick Look, Apple Address Book, Apple Time Machine, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple XCode Developer Tools
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year, Technical support - Phone consulting - 90 days
Sustainability
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
- EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.9
Product series
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Apple iMac (24-inch, 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Winter 2009)
Price: $1,448.95 - $1,499.00
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (3.06 GHz), 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 1 TB Standard, NVIDIA GeForce GT 130, EPEAT Gold, EPA Energy Star, Apple MacOS X 10.5, Personal computer
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Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.93GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Winter 2009)
Price: $1,299.99 - $1,361.09
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.93 GHz), 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 640 GB Standard, NVIDIA GeForce GT 120, EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Gold, Apple MacOS X 10.5, Personal computer
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Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Winter 2009)
Price: $1,229.00 - $1,499.99
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.66 GHz), 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 640 GB Standard, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M, EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Gold, Apple MacOS X 10.5, Personal computer
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Apple iMac (20-inch, 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Winter 2009)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.66 GHz), 2 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 320 GB Standard, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M, EPEAT Gold, EPA Energy Star, Apple MacOS X 10.5, Personal computer
Manufacturer info
- Apple
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.apple.com
- Address: 1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, CA. 95014
- Phone: 1-408-996-1010
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