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Design: 8.0
Features: 7.0
Performance: 7.0
Service and support: 6.0
Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars) - Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 423 reviews all user reviews
Manufacturer: Apple
Part number: M9248LLA
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Apple iMac G5 (1.6GHz, 17-inch)
price range: $549.00
The iMac is as much a design choice as it is a computing choice, perfect for people who need to look good while they work.
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- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 423 reviews
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5 out of 6 people found this review helpful
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by MDchilln on February 27, 2005
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"Attractive, slim, Nice curves, I'm in love"
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Apple
- Part Number: M9248LLA
General
- Type Personal computer
- Product Form Factor All-in-one
- Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Antenna
- Width 16.8 in
- Depth 6.8 in
- Height 16.9 in
- Weight 18.5 lbs
- Desktop type Budget desktop system, Monitor included, All-in-one desktop system
Processor
- Type PowerPC G5 1.6 GHz
- Installed Qty 1
- Max processors supported 1
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Installed Size 512 KB
- Cache Per Processor 512 KB
Mainboard
- Data bus speed 533 MHz
RAM
- Installed Size 256 MB / 2 GB (max)
- Technology DDR SDRAM
- Memory speed 400 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC3200
- RAM form factor DIMM 184-pin
Environmental Parameters
- Min operating temperature 50 ?F
- Max operating temperature 95 ?F
- Operating humidity range 5 - 95%
Storage Controller
- Type 1 x Serial ATA - Integrated
- Controller interface type Serial ATA-150
Storage Controller (2nd)
- Type 1 x IDE - Integrated
- (2nd) storage controller interface type IDE/ATA
Storage
- Floppy drive type None
- Hard Drive 1 x 80 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-150 - 7200 rpm
- Hard Drive (2nd) None x None
Optical Storage
- Type CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo - IDE
- CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
- CD / DVD write speed 24x
- CD / DVD rewrite speed 16x
Optical Storage (2nd)
- Type None
Storage Removable
- Type None
- Capacity None
Monitor
- Monitor Type LCD display - TFT active matrix
- Display (projector) diagonal size 17 in
- Viewable screen size 17 in
- Max Resolution 1440 x 900
- Image brightness 200 cd/m2
- Display (projector) image contrast ratio 350:1
Graphics Controller
- Type AGP 8x - Plug-in card
- Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra
- Video Memory DDR SDRAM
- Installed Size 64 MB
- Max Monitors Supported 2
Audio Output
- Type Sound card - Integrated
- Sound card name Integrated AC97
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right / left channel
Input Device
- Type Mouse, Keyboard
Audio Input
- Type Microphone
Telecom
- Modem Fax / modem - PCI - Integrated
- Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
- Protocols & Specifications ITU V.92
Networking
- Networking Network adapter - Integrated
- Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
- Features AirPort Extreme ready
Printer
- Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays Total (Free) 1 ( 0 ) x Internal, 1 ( 0 ) x Front accessible
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x AirPort Extreme, 2 Memory - DIMM 184-pin, 1 ( 0 ) x Processor
- Interfaces 1 x Audio - SPDIF output/headphones, 1 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 2 x USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 2 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included Phone cable ( 1 pcs.), ( 1 pcs.)
- Compliant Standards EPA Energy Star
Power
- Power device type Power supply
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
- Power provided 180 Watt
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Apple MacOS X 10.3
- Software Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, Apple Sherlock, AppleWorks, Apple Hardware Test, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple Address Book, Apple iCal, Apple iSync, Apple iLife, Nanosaur 2, Apple QuickTime, Quicken 2004 For Mac, Apple Safari, Marble Blast Gold, Drivers & Utilities, Apple iChat AV
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Technical support - Phone consulting - 90 days, Limited warranty - 1 year
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (June 2008) 4.1
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 6.7
Product series
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Apple iMac G5 (1.6GHz, 17-inch)
Price: $549.00
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: PowerPC G5 (1.6 GHz), 1.6 GHz, 256 MB DDR SDRAM, 80 GB Standard, Apple MacOS X 10.3, Personal computer
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Apple iMac G5 (1.8GHz, 20-inch)
Price: $629.00
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: PowerPC G5 (1.8 GHz), 1.8 GHz, 256 MB DDR SDRAM, 160 GB Standard, Apple MacOS X 10.3, Personal computer
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Apple iMac G5 (1.8GHz, 17-inch)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Apple PowerPC G5 (1.8 GHz), 1.8 GHz, EPA Energy Star, 512 MB DDR SDRAM, 160 GB Standard, Apple MacOS X 10.4, Personal computer
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Apple iMac G5 (2.0GHz, 17-inch)
Price: $629.00
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Apple PowerPC G5 (2 GHz), 2 GHz, EPA Energy Star, 512 MB DDR SDRAM, 160 GB Standard, Apple MacOS X 10.4, Personal computer
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Apple iMac G5 (2.0GHz, 20-inch)
Price: $639.00
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Apple PowerPC G5 (2 GHz), 2 GHz, EPA Energy Star, 512 MB DDR SDRAM, 250 GB Standard, Apple MacOS X 10.4, Personal computer
Manufacturer info
- Apple
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- Website: http://www.apple.com
- Address: 1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, CA. 95014
- Phone: 1-408-996-1010

