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Product Description: Apple iMac Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz - 20" TFT
Type: Personal computer
Form Factor: All-in-one
Dimensions (WxDxH): 49.3 cm x 18.9 cm x 47.2 cm
Weight: 10 kg
Localisation: English / United Kingdom
Processor: 1 x Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz ( Dual-Core )
Processor Main Features: Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology, Intel Execute Disable Bit, Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology, Intel Virtualization Technology
Cache Memory: 4 MB L2 Cache
Cache Per Processor: 4 MB
RAM: 1 GB (installed) / 3 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz - PC2-5300
Storage Controller: Serial ATA ( Serial ATA-300 )
Hard Drive: 1 x 250 GB - standard - Serial ATA-150
Optical Storage: DVD�RW (+R double layer)
Monitor: LCD display - 20" - TFT active matrix
Graphics Controller: PCI Express x16 - ATI Radeon X1600 - 128 MB
Audio Output: Sound card - stereo
Networking: Network adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
Power: AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
OS Provided: Apple MacOS X 10.4
Environmental Standards: EPA Energy Star
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year warranty

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Intel Core 2 Duo processor

Powered by Intel’s latest breakthrough chip, the new iMac is now up to 50% faster than the previous models

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Built-in iSight camera

Have a video chat with friends or family, record a video at your desk, or take fun pictures with Photo Booth — right out of the box.

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Front Row & Apple Remote

Treat yourself or your classmates to a show — hear music, view photos, or watch videos on your iMac from across the room.

The center of your digital Life

With Mac OS X and iLife '06, you can easily create photo albums, watch or make a movie, build a blog, compose a song, and much more.

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Intel Core 2 Duo processorPowered by Intels latest breakthrough chip, the new iMac is now up to 50% faster than the previous models.2 Built-in iSight cameraHave a video chat with friends or family3, record a video at your desk, or take fun pictures with Photo Booth right out of the box. Front Row and Apple RemoteTreat yourself or your classmates to a show hear music, view photos, or watch videos on your iMac from across the room.4 The center of your digital LifeWith Mac OS X and iLife '06, you can easily create photo albums, watch or make a movie, build a blog, compose a song, and much more. * 1GB memory * 250GB hard drive1 * 8x DL SuperDrive * ATI Radeon X1600 graphics What's in the box * * iMac * * Power cord * * Apple Remote4 * * Apple Keyboard * * Mighty Mouse * * Install/restore DVDs * * Printed and electronic documentation Included Software * Operating System * Applications * Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger The worlds most advanced operating system including the latest versions of these system applications: * * Address Book * * DVD Player * * iCal * * iChat AV * * Mail * * Preview * * Safari * * Xcode

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63 of 65 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A genuine 5 star product, 6 Mar 2007

By	Mr. David Halliday (Ilkeston Derbyshire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

Having finally snapped after re-starting my PC for the nth time, sick of anti-virus software losing the battle and watching the 'next generation' of processors/operating systems/graphics cards etc etc being peddled every 3 months by the world of Pc product manufacturers I took the advice to try a mac.
The first thing you notice before you even set this up is the difference in finish, this is a beautiful object that instead of needing to be hidden out of sight looks great on a desk. No seperate screen and tower, this is all in one behind a screen not much thicker than a normal LCD.
The next point is the value for money on offer here. I know its difficult for people who have only used PC's before to get their head around but macs work far more efficiently and so what may look ordinary to a PC,( 250gig hard drive, 2.16 processor and 1 gig RAM), are in fact very impressive figures that make this set-up work far more quickly than anything at a similar price for a PC.
When you add to that the size of the screen,(20'), keyboard, mighty mouse and built-in DVD/CD drive this package is excellent value for money.
Set-up is a doddle,(my external hard drive, extra DVD drive, printer and tablet were all recognised instantly-no need for any disks), and once up and running you very soon see just how much more intuitive the desktop and operating system are. The whole system is incredibly intuitive and easy to use.
I know that to those already using Macs that this is preaching to the converted but if you are still perservering with a PC WHY?! This makes computing and the web fun again and just ask any mac user about viruses, crashes and so on, at first you'll get a blank look and then they'll laugh!
If you already have an old mac and are looking to upgrade then this is perfect and the screen size is superb.
I would recommend you think about an external hard drive if you are an avid music/ photo collector and this will also give you somewhere to back up your files to, they are available on Amazon at pretty reasonable prices,( around �70 or so for 250-320 GIG) and also shop around for an extra GIG RAM memory as although not vital it will give what is already a speedy set-up a real kick up the backside,( dont worry, they are a doddle to fit and dont require you to open things up- they even include instructions in the manual. An extra GIG costs less than �60),.
In the market for a great looking, easy to set-up and use and totally reliable computer? Congratulations, you've found it, put this apple in your basket.

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43 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 9000 People Switch Per Day!, 10 April 2007

By	Alan (United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

The funny thing about PCs is, not many people chose to get a PC in the first place. They kind of just went with what they already knew. Most people had a PC in their office, or at School, wanted a computer for their home, and went with what they knew. They didn't choose their operating system, they didn't choose their browser, they just went with all the default standard Microsoft stuff. They didn't make a choice.

Buying an iMac is all about thinking differently and making a choice. If you've bought an iMac or are thinking about buying one, it's probably because you want the best computer experience. And this is it. This is the World's best desktop computer. 9000 people switch from PCs to Macs every single day. People are giving up on their huge, ugly noisy boxes, with their complex, bloated software, and switching to a much simpler, more elegant solution.

Everything about the iMac experience is simple. It comes in a tiny box. The box has very little in it. There aren't bags of cables and reams of paper leaflets. Just plug in ONE power cable, connect the keyboard and mouse, and you're off. OS X starts up in about 30 seconds, and shuts down in about 8 seconds; much much quicker than a PC. And the computer is almost completely silent. No industrial fan sound, just beautiful silence.

OS X Tiger, the iMac's equivalent of Windows XP, is really a very good operating system. It's good because it's very powerful and fast, but isn't in-your-face. You aren't constantly bombarded with questions by the operating system. You don't have to worry or even think about viruses. You don't have to keep running maintenance programs, error checking, cleaning the registry, scanning for spyware, etc. All you need to do is actually USE the computer, and focus on what YOU want to do. It's refreshingly simple. And does it crash? Well, yes sometimes it does, but it's only ever one individual program, not the entire operating system. Behind the scenes, OS X is really a UNIX system, an operating system so reliable Airlines use it.

And the thing is, even if you are totally married to Windows XP or Vista, you can still buy an iMac. Why? Because with Apple's Boot Camp, you can install Windows on your iMac. Not a virtual version of Windows but the real thing. This is great because even as a PC devotee, you have the option of enjoying Apple's superior hardware running Microsoft's inferior software :-)

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37 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You'll love it, but prepare for a few frustrations if you're used to Windows, 6 May 2007

By	David Room (London, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Sick of PCs and all their nonsense, having had two pretty much completely fail on me in the space of three years, I decided to plump for a Mac this time. Like most people, I love the iPod and iTunes software and was already a big fan of Apple, so I took the plunge and bought the 20" Intel iMac, despite having never used one of their machines before.

I've had it for nearly two months now and I must say I love it. First and foremost, it looks fantastic, far better than any PC could ever hope to. The screen display is of very high quality and is great for watching movies or running multiple applications. The 24" screen is even better, being HD quality and more like a widescreen TV than a computer monitor. Personally, though, I didn't think it justified the extra �400 when, bigger screen aside, it's still basically the same computer. Another thing that really stands out is just how quiet the iMac is compared to any PC I have ever owned. Seriously, it runs at a whisper no matter what you are doing. And they're not lying when they say it works straight out of the box: you can have the whole thing up and running in a couple of minutes. Plug in at the mains, connect the keyboard and mouse, switch it on and you're off. Connecting wirelessly was also a breeze.

Other little things that make it a pleasure to work with: it boots up and shuts down in no time at all; it hasn't crashed or frozen once; you don't have to spend half your time downloading security updates from Windows, or spyware or virus updates - such things no longer really exist.

I would say that Apple's marketing strategy of highlighting the quality of their bundled software versus what is available on a PC is somewhat disingenuous though. Despite their claims, the iLife suite of software is really no improvement on what you can get for a PC - iPhoto is nowhere near as good as Google's Picasa, for instance (and Picasa is not available for the Mac); Mail is a pretty bog-standard email application, really nothing special; iTunes is obviously iTunes no matter what you use it on; default browser Safari is OK, but I much prefer Firefox so I soon downloaded that.

Overall, I'd say it's well worth the money. Pricey, perhaps, compared to a PC, but still good value for what you get: a great looking, stable machine that works beautifully. Another caveat though: if you've never used a Mac before, be prepared for a week or two of frustration as you get accustomed to some of the differences between Mac OS and Windows. Most famously, the lack of a right click button on the mouse for example. Or the different shortcuts. At first you will feel like you don't know how to do anything - this will pass and you'll soon adjust. It's like learning a new language, so just keep plugging away - it's worth it.