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Apple iMac MB418LL/A 24-Inch Desktop | 
| Brand: Apple
Category: Personal Computer
Rating:  71 reviews
Sales Rank: 1353
Media: Personal Computers
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
CPU Manufacturer: XXX
CPU Type: Intel Xscale PXA255
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0
Dimensions (in): 27.1 x 24.3 x 10.1
MPN: MB418LL/A
Model: MB418LL/A
UPC: 885909220458
EAN: 0885909220458
ASIN: B001U0OGZ4
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| Features:
| • | All-in-one Mac desktop with 24-inch glossy screen and sleek anodized aluminum enclosure | | • | 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 640 GB hard drive, 4 GB RAM (8 GB max), 8x multi-format/dual-layer SuperDrive | | • | Draft-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n); Gigabit Ethernet; Bluetooth 2.1; NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics with 256 MB of shared memory | | • | Four USB 2.0, one FireWire 800, Mini DisplayPort output (with optional adapters for DVI and VGA), audio line in/optical digital audio input | | • | Pre-loaded with Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard and iLife '09; includes Apple Keyboard and Mighty Mouse |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
The all-in-one iMac packs a complete, high-performance computer including the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors into a beautifully thin, anodized aluminum and glass design. The latest Intel Core 2 Duo processor with advanced 45-nm process technology and 6MB of shared L2 cache, allowing you to run your applications faster and more efficiently than ever before. This iMac features a glossy 24-inch widescreen display and NVIDIA GeForce graphics, that gives you a blow-you-away level of detail and realism in games, three-dimensional graphics, high-resolution photos, and high-definition video that comes alive with rich, vivid color. Built into the top of iMac is an iSight camera. You'll hardly notice it's there until you want to launch iChat, Photo Booth, or iMovie. iSight is easy to use and highly advanced. The remarkable picture quality and color accuracy make this tiny feature huge. With iLife '09, Mac OS X Leopard, built-in wireless, speakers, and ultrathin anodized aluminum Apple Keyboard, you'll be creating, sharing, surfing, and playing within minutes of opening the box. 24 Glossy Widescreen TFT Active-Matrix (1920 x 1200, 385 cd/m2, 750 - 1 contrast ratio, 178 H/V viewing angle) Liquid Crystal Display Built-in iSight Camera with Microphone NVIDIA GeForce 9400M with 256MB GDDR3 Shared Video Memory Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive (DVD+-RW DL/CD-RW) Stereo speakers with 24-watt Digital Amplifier AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n) Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) Ports - 4 x USB 2.0 (2 x USB ports on keyboard), FireWire 800, Optical Digital Audio Output/Headphone out, Optical Digital Audio input/audio line in, Mini DisplayPort with support for DVI, and VGA, connections via Optional Adapter, RJ-45 (LAN) Approximate Unit Dimensions - 20.5 (H) x 22.4 (W) x 8.1 (D) Approximate Unit Weight - 25.4 Pounds
Amazon.com Product Description
Speedier than ever with the latest Intel dual-core processor, the Apple iMac all-in-one desktop PC packs a complete, high-performance computer into its all-in-one design, sporting a sleek, professional aluminum enclosure that's joined precisely to a 24-inch glass cover to create a virtually seamless front surface. It's powered by a 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, which includes an amazingly fast 1066 MHz front-side bus speed and super-sized 6 MB L2 cache. This dual-core processor also provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved multitasking, video, and gaming performance. And this iMac also gets a boost in video processing power from the NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics chip with 256 MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory. 
Designed with a recyclable anodized aluminum frame and glass cover, the iMac is friendlier to the environment. | The iMac also features an ultra-thin aluminum Apple Keyboard--with dedicated keys for Mac features such as brightness, volume, eject, play/pause, and Exposé--as well as the wired Mighty Mouse. It comes pre-loaded with Apple's Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard operating system--an operating system custom-designed for the advanced technology inside--and it also comes with the iLife '09 suite of applications, including iPhoto, iMovie, Garageband, and iTunes. Hardware features include a 640 GB hard drive, 4 GB of RAM (with an 8 GB maximum capacity), 8x SuperDrive for burning movies to DVD and music mixes to CD, integrated 802.11n wireless LAN, Gigabit Ethernet wired networking, and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR connectivity. Power on a Pedestal
With its anodized aluminum frame set upon a sleek pedestal, the new iMac instantly transforms your workspace from cluttered desktop to brilliant display podium. Because the iMac's housing is 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 24-inch glass 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 compact keyboard's ultrathin anodized aluminum enclosure features low-profile keys that provide a crisp, responsive feel. | 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. This compact keyboard also includes 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. Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
Experience faster, more nimble application performance and improved energy efficiency with this 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor. Its hafnium-infused circuitry--which reduces electrical current leakage in transistors--helps to reduce power consumption while delivering. powerful processing speeds. This 2.66 GHz Core 2 Duo processor is aided by a 1066 front-side bus speed and a super-sized 6 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.) 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. Hard Drive and Memory
The 640 GB Serial-ATA (SATA) hard drive (7200 RPM) quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to FireWire and USB 2.0. The 4 GB of DDR3 RAM (two SO-DIMMs of 2 GB) have an industry leading 1066 MHz speed, and the RAM capacity can be increased to 8 GB. Graphics and Video
The 24-inch widescreen TFT active-matrix LCD offers a resolution of 1920 by 1200 pixels. It has a brightness rating of 385 cd/m2 (candela per square meter), a contrast ratio of 750:1, and a viewing angle of 160 degrees (both horizontal and vertical). The NVIDIA GeForce 9400M shares 256 MB of DDR3 SDRAM with main memory. You'll notice the difference when you work with high-resolution photos and high-definition video, where graphics-intensive features in iPhoto and iMovie are smoother. And 3D game play--from Spore to Call of Duty--is faster and more responsive. This iMac also enables you to connect a second display in either extended desktop mode or video mirroring mode. The Mini DisplayPort port offers support for DVI, dual-link DVI, and VGA video connections via an optional adapter. Wired and Wireless Connectivity
The iMac gives you plenty of room to grow, accommodating as many as six peripherals at a time thanks to its four USB 2.0 ports and the two USB 2.0 ports on the Apple Keyboard. It also includes a single powered FireWire 800 port (one of the fastest peripheral standards available)--enabling you to quickly transfer content from compatible 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. 
You get a full complement of ports on the back of the iMac, including four USB 2.0 and one Firewire 800. | The integrated Bluetooth wireless connectivity--version 2.1 + 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
- Built-in stereo speakers with internal 24-watt digital amplifier
- Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to a 30-inch display (2560 by 1600 pixels) on an external display
- Headphone/optical digital audio output (minijack)
- Audio line in/optical digital audio input (minijack)
- Built-in microphone
- Dimensions: 22.4 x 20.5 x 8.1 inches (WxHxD)
- Weight: 25.4 pounds
The Greenest iMac Yet
The energy-efficient hardware components in the iMac work hand in hand with Mac OS X to create a system that can dynamically adjust power consumption to reduce the energy used overall. The iMac uses an advanced power management system leveraged from the technology that makes the most of battery life in Apple's MacBook family. To reduce energy consumption, the iMac hard drive spins down automatically when inactive, and it also decides which processor--CPU or GPU--is best suited to perform a task efficiently. That means when iMac is idle, it's using as little power as possible. Apple engineers have worked hard to eliminate many of the toxins that are a common part of desktop computer manufacturing, such as choosing arsenic-free display glass for iMac. They have also removed brominated flame retardants (BFRs) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) from circuit boards, internal cables, connectors, insulators, adhesives, and more. And the entire iMac computer is integrated into an enclosure made from a single, solid piece of recyclable aluminum, while the display is made of recyclable glass. The Mac mini meets the stringent low power requirements set by the EPA, giving it ENERGY STAR certification. In addition, Mac mini meets the latest efficiency requirements of ENERGY STAR Version 5.0 Specification for Computers before its July 2009 effective date. It has also earned the highest rating of EPEAT Gold. The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool, or EPEAT, evaluates the environmental impact of a product based on how recyclable it is, how much energy it uses, and how it's designed and manufactured. Pre-Loaded with Mac OS X Snow Leopard and iLife '09
Every Mac comes with Mac OS X Snow Leopard, the world's most advanced operating system, and iLife, Apple's innovative suite of applications for managing photos, making movies and creating and learning to play music. Snow Leopard builds on a decade of OS X innovation and success with hundreds of refinements, new core technologies and out of the box support for Microsoft Exchange. iLife features iPhoto, to easily organize and manage photos; iMovie with powerful easy-to-use new features such as Precision Editor, video stabilization and advanced drag and drop; and GarageBand which introduces a whole new way to help you learn to play piano and guitar. Installed software
- Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard (includes Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools)
- iLife '09 (includes iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, iWeb, iDVD)
What's in the Box
iMac, Apple Keyboard, Mighty Mouse, cleaning cloth, power cord, install/restore DVDs, printed and electronic documentation
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 MY FIRST MAC from a longtime PC user May 9, 2010
wwireless (Los Anaklees)
DISCLAIMER: If you've already owned a Mac this isn't much of a review. If you're thinking of moving from a PC platform, read on.
For the last 15 years I've used a Mac at work but always kept my PC at home. I had felt felt there was an "elitist" attitude from Mac users. It rubbed me the wrong way and I was content knowing my PC's were less expensive and had much more software for me to choose from. Then I bought an iPhone and I started to succumb to the force. I'm starting to think that Mac users aren't elite, they're just mystified as to why people would want to deal with the problems that seem built into PC's. The primary problem of virus's and hacker-made destruction programs may have been finally dealt with in Windows 7. I wish it had come 10 years earlier.
When Windows 7 came along I thought I was saved. Finally a really good OS for PC's so I needed to buy WIN7 software, more RAM, a new video card, might as well just buy a whole new PC. This was an important time to make a big decision and I chose this iMac. I'm about four months into my first iMac and I'm sorry I didn't do it years ago. The PC always made me feel like an idiot, giving me techo-speak reminders that I did not understand and had no desire to learn. Anyway, I was so happy with my purchase that I also dumped my daughter's PC and got a used iMac for her.
One of the first neat things I experienced was installing my printer. I went to the HP site to look for the Mac driver and found the driver was already in my iMac. Plugged it in and that was it! After I bought my daughter's Mac I selected the "sharing" function on my computer but told my daughter she'd have to wait till the next day when I could set her printer function. I came home the next day and my daughter told me thanks for hooking up the printer. I had only allowed sharing of the printer but that was all there was to it. Her iMac found my iMac and then found my printer. It all worked so easily.
I also bought the stand alone Apple Airport to replace my old wireless router. It was so much easier than the old router and actually allowed me to provide my own 15 digit password code. With my old router that I had to enter a list of letters and/or numbers that are virtually impossible to memorize and even harder to enter correctly.
Things I don't like...or need to deal with:
1. Unless you run a very lean system there aren't enough USB and/or firewire ports. Yes, it's also a problem with PC's but the iMac just seems like it "deserves" to be decked out with more IO's. I bought both firewire and USB hubs.
2. When you purchase a Mac from an Apple Retail Store they offer a package called "One-To-One" for an extra $99. It allows the buyer to take a one-on-one hour long class each week at an Apple store. You can bring a kid, a wife, a friend and get a very personal technical assistant to answer your Apple questions. You make appointments for a specific application, like iPhoto or Word or Garage Band. I went to couple of these with a friend before purchasing my iMac and they were incredibly helpful in making my transition to a Mac. I did not not buy my iMac from an Apple retail store and you can't get one-to-one unless you buy from their store.
I think a PC with Windows 7 is probably a good, solid system but I can not see myself ever going back to a PC. jmho
30 Years With Computers ... iMac Is By Far The Best April 22, 2010
B. Kline (Palo Alto, CA, USA)
I work with computers since the Commodore Vic-20 was introduced. I have built computers since PC clones were available and 30MB hard drive costs $300. I have used DOS, Windows, Mac, various flavors of UNIX and all kinds of other things in my computer career. I have to say that the form factor and ease of use of the iMac as well as the logic, simplicity of the OS makes it the best computer I have ever used, and honestly the first computer that I have ever had that is really a huge boon to my productivity.
I can do everything on my iMac that I could do on my PC more, better and faster. The OS has been rock solid. There have been no viruses or attacks from the Internet.
The wonderful 24" screen of my iMac along with the bluetooth mouse and keyboard that I bought makes my desktop the least cluttered and so easy to work with I never cease to be amazed just looking at it.
There are some drawback to the Mac, the mouse trackball "clogs" up regularly ... that is very sad, but using isopropyl alcohols cleans it up pretty well. Still the mouse when it works works better than any other mouse I have had, and it has 3 buttons.
The screen is beautiful, fantastic, fast and huge, also develops some shadows and marks on it that are irritating, but again, they can be removed, they are not permanent.
The OS is nice as well ... I love UNIX, I love the command line and shell programming, and Mac does this better than PC ... and it does it in a user friendly way that Linux cannot touch.
Some things are kind of irritating left overs from Mac tradition, like the only way to resize a window is from the lower left ... which is really crazy. There are other things as well, but al computers have problems.
I think this is finally the computer that can help anyone who is not a computer expert to make the best use of a computer, and not only that ... this machine is an absolutely wonderful media player. DVDs, MP3s, music, video, podcasts, and programs to use cameras, videocameras, etc. I ended up finally getting an iPod and much as I criticise the iPod it works the best of about any of these kinds of devices.
The danger here is that Apple will take this overwhelming lead in design and ergonomics and not continue to improve and drive forward. But now and for the near future, there is hardly any reason to buy anything else ... not even when you consider that you can buy a very powerful PC for less money .... money is not the only criteria here, the iMac is worth the money and I thank myself everyday for what was basically a whim to explore what Apple was doing with computers. I bought the iMac sort of on an impulse and I am very happy I did and will never go back to anything else.
Big P February 20, 2010
Jordan Briggs (Dallas, TX)
CONSIDERING CHANGING FROM PC TO MAC? HERE'S THE BIGGEST DIFFERENCE......
I won't bore you with a ton of detail, but here's the biggest advantages.
#1. Quick start up and shown down. (alot quicker)
#2. No virus software needed.....period.
#3. If you've operated Windows, you'll learn Leopard within two days. Very similar.
#4. No freezing up when you open or shut down windows (no matter how many).
#5. THE AREA WHERE MAC IS FAR SUPERIOR IS.......creating movies or slideshows, with music. Far superior than windows while being very simple.
I'll never go back to windows. I dropped by several "computer repair" stores. Here's what I heard from the
repair people "Never get Mac's in here due to software problems, if we depended on Mac's for our business, we
wouldn't be in business very long.
 Major Power Issues February 20, 2010
Jennifer St Jude (Lancaster, CA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Ok first I do love these computers. Our entire school district replaced all of our computers with them. Frankly as their technician i was drueling over how wonderful they were/are. One little problem... the have some weird major power issue rendering them useless when suddenly they will not power on. With about 300 of them on campus about 1 in 15 have this issue. As a school we could not afford the service warranty. So we are stuck with beautiful, lovable, DEAD computers. Buyer beware... if you have this issue take care of it asap!!! Also it was said there was a firmware issue with them. if that is true make sure you get the firmware updated asap as well. Sorry folks. I do adore them. Just not the 1 in ever 15 that i cry for.
Nightmare February 8, 2010
N. Robinson (Little Elm, TX United States)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
In the first eight months I've had this thing in the shop on three different occasions for three different problems: bad superdrive, built in microphone does not work, and an awful sound from the fan that was never fixed and I still have to live with everyday. Don't think I'll ever buy an Apple again. Hope you don't get a lemon like I have.
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