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Apple iMac Desktop with 24" Display MA878LL/A (2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 1 GB RAM, 320 GB Hard Drive, SuperDrive) | 
| Brand: Apple
Category: Personal Computer
List Price: $1,599.00
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Rating:  165 reviews
Sales Rank: 415
Media: Personal Computers
Operating System: Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 2.4
CPU Type: Intel Core Duo
Processors: 2
System Memory: 1000
Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 320
Shipping Weight (lbs): 43
Dimensions (in): 27.2 x 24.4 x 10
MPN: MA878LL
Model: MA878LL/A
UPC: 718908999325
EAN: 0718908999325
ASIN: B000R805L4
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| | 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo running Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard | | | 1 GB DDR SDRAM, 320 GB SATA hard drive, SuperDrive (DVD R DL/DVD RW/CD-RW) | | | 24-inch (viewable) glossy widescreen TFT active-matrix LCD, 1920 by 1200 pixels, millions of colors | | | FireWire 400, FireWire 800 port, three USB 2.0 ports on computer, two USB 2.0 ports on keyboard, built-in iSight, mini-DVI output port with support for DVI, VGA, and S-video | | | Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit), built-in AirPort Extreme (802.11n); built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module |
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Product Description
More than ever before, iMac allows you to live a digital life. Loaded with iLife, the new iMac makes it easy to turn your photos, movies, and music into blogs, podcasts, books, and calendars. All the other essentials are built in as well, including an iSight camera, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. Just plug it in, turn it on, and you're ready to create something great. Display 24-inch (viewable) glossy widescreen TFT active-matrix LCD, 1920 by 1200 pixels, millions of colors Video - Built-in iSight; mini-DVI output port with support for DVI, VGA, S-video, and composite video connections via adapter Graphics ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO with 256MB of GDDR3 memory FireWire One FireWire 400 and one FireWire 800 port; 7 watts each ; USB Three USB 2.0 ports on computer; two USB 2.0 ports on keyboard Built-in stereo speakers with 24-watt digital amplifier, built-in microphone, optical digital audio output/headphone out, optical digital audio; input/audio line in Ethernet Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) Wireless Built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n ; built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module Hardware accessories Apple Remote, Apple Keyboard, and Mighty Mouse; Built-in IR receiver Your iMac comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three full years. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-certified technicians using genuine Apple parts
Amazon.com Product Description
Redefining Apple's signature all-in-one desktop PC, the newly redesigned iMac now sports a sleek, professional aluminum enclosure that's joined precisely to a 24-inch glass cover to create a virtually seamless front surface. It also features new ultra-thin aluminum Apple Keyboard--with an extended layout and dedicated keys for Mac features such as brightness, volume, eject, play/pause, and Exposé--as well as the wired Mighty Mouse. The iMac is preloaded with Apple's latest suite of digital media applications--iLife '08--and also comes with the Apple Remote and Front Row media display software, which enables you to easily play your music, enjoy photo slideshows, and watch DVDs, iMovies, music videos and television shows from across the room. It's powered by a 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor from the newest "Santa Rosa" chips, which offer a top-of-the-line 800 MHz front-side bus speed and a huge 4 MB L2 cache. This 24-inch iMac also features a 320 GB hard drive, 1 GB of RAM (with a 4 GB maximum capacity), 8x SuperDrive for burning movies to DVD and music mixes to CD, integrated 802.11n wireless LAN, Gigabit Ethernet wired networking, Bluetooth connectivity, ATI Radeon HD 2600 video card with 256 MB dedicated memory, and the Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard operating system. The iMac, Transformed
Redesigned with a recyclable anodized aluminum frame and glass cover, the iMac is friendlier to the environment.. | 
The new keyboard's ultrathin anodized aluminum enclosure features low-profile keys that provide a crisp, responsive feel. | The its anodized aluminum frame and glass cover, the new iMac instantly transforms your workspace from cluttered desktop to brilliant display podium. Because it's made from a single sheet of aluminum, you won't see any seams or screws except for a single compartment on the bottom that provides easy access to the memory slots. The glossy widescreen 20-inch display makes photos and movies come alive with rich color. And the built-in iSight camera and microphone are integrated so neatly you barely notice they're there. Aside from the design details, the iMac is also friendlier to the environment with highly recyclable and durable materials including scratch-resistant glass and professional grade aluminum. The power-efficient iMac also meets the stringent new Energy Star 4.0 requirements. With its elegant anodized aluminum enclosure, the new Apple Keyboard looks equally at home in your living room or on your desk. Just connect it to the USB port on your iMac and start enjoying the crisp, responsive feel of its low-profile keys. The extended layout has a full complement of keys, including document navigation controls, a numeric keypad, and special function keys for Mac features such as brightness, volume, eject, play/pause, Exposé, and more. Two USB 2.0 ports provide high-speed connectivity for your iPod, Mighty Mouse, digital camera, and other USB-based electronic devices. Preinstalled with iLife '08
Every iMac includes iLife '08, the latest version of Apple's award-winning suite of digital media applications, with major upgrades to iPhoto, iDVD, iWeb, and GarageBand and a completely reinvented iMovie. iPhoto '08 now automatically organizes photo libraries into Events that let you more easily manage your growing photo collections, and iMovie '08 can import video from the latest AVCHD, HDV and DV camcorders, as well as from digital cameras, and displays your entire video library whether it's stored on internal or external drives. Both iPhoto and iMovie integrate seamlessly with the new .Mac Web Gallery, Apple's new service for .Mac members to instantly create and host websites for their photos and videos. 
The pre-installed iLife '08 software suite includes a completely redesigned iMovie, which makes it even easier to share your videos on the Internet. | iLife '08 also features iWeb '08, with live web widgets such as Google Maps that let you create even more dynamic websites, and GarageBand '08, with its new Magic GarageBand feature that makes it fun and easy for both musicians and non-musicians to create great sounding songs. Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
It's powered by the 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7700 processor from the newest "Santa Rosa" chips, which offer a top-of-the-line 800 MHz front-side bus speed and 4 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.) With such a substantial L2 cache, data instructions can be kept close to the two processor cores, greatly increasing performance and allowing the entire system to work more efficiently. The Intel Core 2 Duo's 128-bit SSE3 vector engine handles 128-bit computations in a single clock cycle, accelerating data manipulation by simultaneously applying a single instruction to multiple data. And its two execution cores are designed to share resources and conserve power, helping it to achieve higher levels of performance since it uses fewer watts. Graphics and Video
The 24-inch TFT active-matrix LCD offers a panoramic resolution of 1920 by 1200 pixels--30 percent more screen real estate than the 20-inch model. It has a brightness rating of 380 nits, a contrast ratio of 750:1, and a viewing angle of 178 degrees (both horizontal and vertical). An ATI Radeon HD 2600 graphics processor powers the iMac with 256 MB of dedicated GDDR3 memory. It features some of the most advanced graphics technology available and delivers new levels of visual realism and a huge texture fill rate for smooth surfaces and complex character details. GDDR3 (Graphics Double Data Rate, version 3) is a graphics card-specific memory technology that's better able to deliver fluid frame rates for even the most advanced games and applications. This iMac also enables you to connect a second display in either extended desktop mode or video mirroring mode. The mini-DVI port connects to DVI displays, VGA monitors and projectors, and S-video and composite devices using the appropriate adapter (sold separately). Wired and Wireless Connectivity
You get a full complement of ports on the back of the iMac, including three USB 2.0 and two flavors of FireWire--400 and 800. | The iMac gives you plenty of room to grow, accommodating as many as five peripherals at a time thanks to its three USB 2.0 ports and the two USB 2.0 ports on the Apple Keyboard. It also includes two powered FireWire ports--one FireWire 400 and one FireWire 800 (one of the fastest peripheral standards available)--enabling you to quickly transfer content from digital video cameras, hard drives, and other high-speed devices. Share files around your house with built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet as well as the next-generation high-speed wireless 802.11n technology, which is integrated into the latest Apple Airport Extreme Base Station. The iMac is also Wi-Fi Certified to work with base stations and routers that use industry-standard 802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g wireless technologies. The integrated Bluetooth wireless connectivity--version 2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)--allows you to use a wireless keyboard or mouse, and synchronize peripherals such as cell phones and PDAs. Enjoy high-quality sound on almost any speaker system with double-duty analog/digital audio. Record digital and analog sources through audio line in, perfect for your latest podcast in GarageBand. SuperDrive
Integrated neatly into the iMac is a slot-loading SuperDrive that lets you play and burn your own CDs and DVDs--including double-layer DVDs. And there's no disc tray--just slide the disc right in. It offers the following speeds: - Writes DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL discs at up to 4x speed
- Writes DVD-R and DVD+R discs at up to 8x speed
- Writes DVD-RW at up to 6x speed and DVD+RW discs at up to 8x speed
- Reads DVDs at up to 8x speed
- Writes CD-R discs at up to 24x speed
- Writes CD-RW discs at up to 16x speed
- Reads CDs at up to 24x speed
Other Features
- Two SO-DIMM slots support up to 4 GB of RAM
- Built-in stereo speakers with internal 24-watt digital amplifier
- Support for external display in extended desktop mode: 1920 by 1200 pixels for digital and 2048 by 1536 pixels for analog
- Meets ENERGY STAR requirements with maximum continuous power rating of 200 watts
- Dimensions: 20.5 x 22.4 x 8.1 inches (WxHxD)
Included Software
Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard operating system (includes Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat AV, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Xcode Developer Tools); iLife '08 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand); Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive; iWork (30-day trial); and Front Row What's in the Box
iMac, Apple Keyboard, Mighty Mouse, Apple Remote, cleaning cloth, power cord, install/restore DVDs, printed and electronic documentation
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| Customer Reviews: Read 160 more reviews...
 Amazing deal for the price.. August 11, 2007
Evgeniy Panov (Lake City, FL)
131 out of 149 found this review helpful
EDIT: Please note that I wrote this review very soon after these models came out to market. Some parts of this review are "outdated"..
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I have upgraded from 20'' iMac (previous generation) and this is simply stunning in every way. I personally have not found any problems with it yet and my experience has been phenomenal. There are few little things to consider when buying this Mac.
First of all, the verison I have comes with Intel Core 2 Extreme (I ordered the system from Apple). If you ARE planning on buying the version with Core 2 Extreme please know that it is a DUO chipset not QUAD. It has 2 cores, not 4. The difference in speed is only notable in certain applications such as games and advanced 3D apps.
This iMac is beautiful visually. The "skin" really suits the system well. The black Apple logo in front and on the back make it look more stylish than it is. The iSight camera is barely visible (which is a good thing for some folks). The computer is packaged in virtually the same box as previous iMacs except with different picture on the box.
The new keyboard I do not use.. I prefer my Logitech diNovo Edge(tm) which fits beautifully with this iMac. The mighty mouse is great, I have the wireless version and it tracks very smoothly. I don't have any cons with that.
The screen.. wow, 24 inches! It's big, probably bigger than many people need but.. boy.. is this a work of art! Watching a movie on this amazing display is an experience I haven't had before. The only con I found here is that you wouldn't want to put this in a very bright place or near a window. It is a glossy screen and while it adds style to the Mac it will turn the computer into a mirror if the environment you are working in is too bright.
Apple remote and Front Row are all the same. Very simple, elegant and just work. I don't use Front Row but for Front Row lovers this iMac is heaven! This IS the place where you'll want to watch your movies and photo slideshows on.
As I mentioned above, all iMacs are DUO. This version (Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz) is FAST. Add an extra gig of RAM and you'll be flying in your iLife. Very good processor, I recommend Core 2 Extreme for advanced users. Don't get me wrong, 1GB is perfectly fine if all you're planning to do is work with iLife and Internet. However for the other applications such as Photoshop you'll need more RAM. Let's remember that the resolution on this thing is 1920x1200 and to run certain applications in full screen you'll need the horsepower.
Just like before an iMac is NOT a gaming machine. The graphics on this computer while are not bad, (256MB Radeon 2600 HD Pro), are still not good enough for "hardcore" gamers, even with Core 2 Extreme processor. There are good news, however! If you install Bootcamp on this Mac and put Vista on it you'll have full DirectX 10 support. Still.. if you're looking for hardcore gaming look somewhere else. For casual gamers like myself this will be more than enough.
Speaking of Bootcamp.. I don't think that the current drivers support the new iMacs as of yet. There will be a coming update for the beta and hopefully the new drivers will be included.
Another problem with Bootcamp is that you cannot install any 64-bit Windows versions, which is a disappointment since Core 2 architecture is 64-bit. Maybe they will fix it later? I don't know. I certainly hope so because when you pay for 4GB of RAM you want to be able to use all of it, not just 3GB.
iLife '08.. Great pack of applications which come with this Mac for free. Honestly.. there are some problems with the suite (minor issues) but I am sure they will be fixed with a future update from Apple. I do, however, believe that this suite was designed for this Mac.. everything is extremely fast.
Overall, I strongly believe that this is an amazing deal. You get a better computer for $200 less than the previous model. If you would like a more advanced iMac with more HD space and faster processor then head over to Apple and pick one there.
P/S. This goes to the reviewer who is not happy with the new design. The reason Apple chose aluminum design is because they want their computers to match the operating system visually. For example, the white finder bar and blue Aqua wallpaper in versions of Mac OS X Jaguar, Panther and Tiger look great on the white iMac.
Mac OS X Leopard will be coming out in October and will not have the same desktop. A transparent finder bar, reflective dock and a green leaves wallpaper by default make it look more appealing on the aluminum version of this computer. Let's not forget that the entire Leopard OS looks as if it's made out of aluminum. The new Finder, the new looks of Control Panel applications and others make it look as a metal design. Maybe this is THE reason why Apple has the aluminum theme on their website? ;)
Personally, I like the new metal look. It makes everything look very stylish and when Leopard comes out, the "desktop experience" will certainly be phenomenal.
Very easy to ajust to an imac! September 4, 2007
G. F. THOMAS (Lebanon,mo)
77 out of 82 found this review helpful
This is my second imac since Jan of 2007. No my first did not break down,it's still going strong. I bought this one for myself and let my lady friend have my first one. We were both so impressed with the iMac that I wanted her to have one also.
At first I wasn't sure about the switch from my pc,but the more I use the imac the more I like it. I still have a few things to learn about it. imacs just are more stable than any pc I have had.
I have switched to a wireless Logitech keyboard and mouse,just can't get the hang of the mac mouse.
The only problem i've had so far is finding as much software as pc's have.How ever if you want to install windows on your imac it can run both operating systems. The programs that came installed on my imac work excellent and are very well advanced for photography(which is my main hobby) It is so nice to not have all those wires hanging all over the desk and I think it is the best looking monitor on the market.
If you are in doubt about switching to a Mac from a pc,take my word for it very easy. If I did it almost any one can. I am retired and have very little computer knowledge.
We love our new iMAC! Perfect for homeschoolers! August 10, 2007
RJL (Texas)
44 out of 57 found this review helpful
We are recent Mac converts and are upgrading our home computers to Apples. My wife has a MacBook Pro that she loves, and now our homeschooled kids (1st and 3rd graders)just received this new, updated iMAC. What a great computer for the home! It has an amazingly small form factor, a very bright, clear screen, but most of all is easy to use. My kids and I are no longer struggling through Windows issues; they are able to put their creativity to use without bumping up against the typical Windows hardware and software snafus. They are already creating vidoes using the new iMovie (which is incredible) and uploading the vidoes to .MAC for grandma and grandpa to see. They have also started playing with the new Magic Garage Band to exlpore music. We also bought iWork '08 for their reports. Kudos to Apple for making a great computer for the home. It's a fantastic product from a company that actually seems to care about the true usability of the products they make.
The Mac For Me! (Big Al) February 29, 2008
Kort Kramer (South Florida, USA)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Actually, that would be the Mac Pro, but for the money, you can't be this iMac. Broadly put, it is about double the power of my dual 2GHz G5 at work and I won't even comment on how bad it makes my old G4 look by comparison. I just upgraded and currently have both running on my desktop. My old 19" CRT pales when compared to the gorgeous 24" panoramic LCD of the iMac.
I am a dedicated Mac user so admit my bias. I can use Windows PCs, but don't enjoy it. I have owned or used (in chronological order) a PowerCenter 150 (clone), Umax S900 (clone), Power Mac 9600, Blue & White G3, Digital Audio G4, Mirrored Drive Door G4, Dual 2GHz G5, PowerPC Mac mini, and now the 2.4GHz Intel iMac. So far, I have to say it is my favorite out of all of them.
All is not rosy of course...I am having trouble migrating applications from my G4 to my new iMac, but I expect to iron things out eventually. Aside from that, I am really enjoyed the iMac experience. I consider myself a "power user" and while this is not the ultimate machine in that regard, it looks like it will more than meet my needs for the foreseeable future.
Yes, some of these iMacs have screen quality issues. But I think that is a minority as I have noticed no such issues with my beautiful display. No gradient problems as others have reported ... not even a dead pixel int hat vast sea of pixels! Watching HD content on it is really an eye-opening experience.
I will report back more as I continue to use it. I consider this review a work in progress. At this point however, I cannot help but recommend the 24" iMac to anyone but the most hard-core gamers or video editing professionals.
4.5 stars!
Spotted Cat or Not, Amazon Offers the Best Deal on the Best Machine November 24, 2007
Samuel Chell (Kenosha,, WI United States)
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
I've never regretted changing computers every 2-3 years: the improvements are instantly noticeable at the practical level. This particular iMac model definitely offers the most bang for the buck, but I was holding off for the announcement that Leopard would come installed with the machine. At least it would seem feasible for Amazon to offer to purchasers of this model a special deal on the new OS. On the positive side, this machine does comes with iLife '08, but the retention of Tiger will likely lead the prospective buyer to consider the competing offer from Apple Store, which does advertise this machine postage-free with Leopard installed.
It's really a close call, possibly coming down to as small a matter as the sales tax charged by Apple Store. If you factor in the latter, the Amazon deal with the rebate is still almost a hundred less than Apple Store's best price (to students and educators). But if you're serious about purchasing and installing Leopard, they're practically even, with Apple Store pricing out at about 20 less. On the other hand, if you factor in Amazon Visa's 3-point per dollar incentive, Amazon (computer + Leopard) comes in at 20 under Apple Store's best price. But what about the intangibles? Frankly, I like Amazon better than Apple Store, Bezos better than Jobs. Amazon's return policy is more "no-nonsense" with less small print, they don't try to hit you up with all of the "extra's" (extended service contracts, added RAM, Airport, etc.), and unlike Apple Store they're not going to have employees calling you on the phone pushing a service contract or selling more time on the one you have. The choice is clear if you're not a student or educator: go with Amazon. If you're a scholar or pedagogue, it's admittedly a closer call. I've purchased computers from both places, most recently from Amazon. The latter gets my business once again.
As for models, unless you're a professional photographer or planning to use your computer as a substitute for an HD TV set, 20" is more screen than most of us need. The 20" with the 2.4 Ghz processor, 320 Gig hard drive, and better graphic specs--even though it's 300 extra--gives you practically the same specs as the 24" giant-screen models. Especially if you plan to hang on to the computer for several or more years, the extra expense is probably worth it. As for some other reviewers' criticisms of this latest iMac, I was able to transfer everything from my previous iMac to this one in less than an hour via firewire cable, and I've never heard of anyone "complaining" about an overly bright screen. (I'd call it an improvement, but simply adjust it to your liking.) I did have a bit of difficulty re-synching my external storage drive (no big deal), and, yes, I did notice some diminution of the Airport signal to my notebook computer (I suspect that the new version of Airport Extreme--the square-shaped base with the so-called "draft n" protocol rather than the dome-shaped base--will readily fix this).
Finally, a few surprises: 1. Amazon included a disc of the new OS, Leopard (Bless them! An extra, fairly sizable savings--not even an extra $10 charge, and I'd expected to spend an addition $110); 2. the keyboard is so paper-thin that it sinks down too far in my desk's pull-out tray, making it necessary to construct an elevated bed for the thin metal slab to be accessible to my itchy fingers; 3. this 20" iMac is actually lighter in weight than the 4-year-old 17" iMac it's replacing; 4. lastly, the internal speakers produce incredible sound, even to this musician's ears. Unless you insist on sub-sonic bass frequencies vibrating your chair, plan on disconnecting your component stereo from your computer; 5. Amazon takes all of the grief and uncertainty out of rebates by enabling you to apply for them on-line, no little pieces of cardboard to cut out and "gotcha" surprises (i.e. invalidation of the rebate due to a slip-up on your part). In conclusion, Tiger, Leopard, or both, you can't go wrong taking your Safari to Amazon.
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