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iMac 24" Desktop 2.8GHz/2GB/320GB/SD | 
| Brand: Apple
Category: CE
Buy New: £1,119.00
New (7) from £1,119.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 34742
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 25.4
Dimensions (in): 26.8 x 24.7 x 10
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MPN: MB325B/A
Model: MB325B/A
UPC: 885909207923
EAN: 0885909207923
ASIN: B0018O6RG8
Release Date: April 29, 2008
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | New, more powerful processors | | • | More RAM as standard | | • | Preinstalled with OSX Leopard | | • | Stunningly Slim |
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Product Description
From any view, iMac is impressive. Its profile is amazingly slim. But little compares to sitting in front of the glossy widescreen display framed in anodised aluminium. iMac instantly turns your workspace from a cluttered desktop into a brilliant display podium. iMac sets the standard for elegance and power. It packs a complete, high-performance computer into its all-in-one design. With an anodised aluminium frame and glass cover, its striking to behold. The 20- and 24-inch glossy widescreen displays make photos and movies come alive with rich colour. The use of recyclable glass and aluminium makes iMac friendlier to the environment, too. The ultrathin Apple Keyboard perfectly complements iMac. Its anodised aluminium enclosure features low-profile keys with a crisp, responsive feel. The keyboard includes special function keys for one-touch control of Mac features, and two USB 2.0 ports provide high-speed connectivity to your iPod, Mighty Mouse, digital camera and other devices.
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| Customer Reviews:
Awesome. And I don't even like computers. August 20, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Every great review you might have read of this machine is true. Bullet-proof reliability, lightning fast processing of even very large files (mine is used for Photoshop files which can easily hit 500 meg) and a large, clear, high contrast screen make this a machine to live and work with all day, every day. Its near-silent running is also a major bonus for those who prefer to work without a blizzard of fan noise as an accompaniment.
One good addition to the basic model 'as ships' is extra ram. It is well worth a few extra pounds for an upgrade to 4GB and while I have no test data to compare with the basic 2GB version, I have never yet made the machine pause for thought even while running Photoshop and Quark, listening to MP3s on iTunes and downloading hefty files on its fantastic wireless internet connection.
Being the new Intel architecture, those running apps on older G4 or G3 machines will have problems porting old software across - and this is worth considering. These machines do not have the facility to dual-boot into OS9 and buying all your favourite apps again can be add considerably to the cost. But as this is the architecture of the future, it is only a matter of time before it will be necessary to make the leap, and the positive aspects of this machine make now a perfect time to make that leap.
True, the cost is high (although most Macs do tend to hold their values very well), but there is nothing else at almost any price that will touch the Imac in terms of speed, reliability and astonishing aesthetics. (Only Mac desktops pack more punch - but they cost more, make more noise and don't look so nice!)
Minor gripe? The slim keyboard took a lot of getting used to - it has the short key-travel of a laptop and feels very odd for the first few weeks. And the mouse wheel, while useful, is not up to Apple's usual build quality. Mine gave up the ghost after only a few weeks, but since most mac users never had one before, it's not really a big deal.
All in all, this is what a computer should be. It's a tool, and one that is more than willing to work very very hard.
The best computer on the market June 12, 2008
28 out of 28 found this review helpful
After many months of holding off buying myself a new iMac, I finally made the plunge and decided to go for the 24" model. As I work as a designer, I knew a large screen would benefit me. The new iMac is a fantastic machine, a real power house with a lot packed in for your money. It starts up in seconds and runs Adobe Creative Suite 3 with ease, again loading each application in no time at all. I have yet to try any games on it but it goes without saying that they too will run magnificently.
All macs include iLife 08 which includes a range of useful software for everyone, my favorite is iMovie which has been completely redone to provide a rapid way of producing professional movies. I would also recommend purchasing iWork 08, which is compatible with Office, but costs a fraction of the price at just 50 on Amazon. And it looks much better too. Front Row is another fantastic application operated by the tiny remote. This allows you to play music, watch the latest movie trailers full screen and more from a beautiful interface.
This Mac should last most people for many years, the one I bought replaces my 15" G3 iMac which I purchased back in 2000 and lasted me over 8 years of heavy use. In fact it still works fine now if a little slow, so if that is anything to go by then it looks promising for the current range of Macs too.
All parts of the 24" iMac are built to a very high standard, being mainly constructed from aluminium and glass. The keyboard feels top quality too being extremely thin and compliments the aluminium iMac perfectly. It could just do with the mouse updating to match. The glass front of the screen is a huge improvement over the previous LCD model, with returning to a glass screen it is very easy to clean. The screen is fantastic, it is top quality with superb contrast and is also perfectly clear when viewed from the side, unlike a lot of LCD flatscreens.
You really should no look no further than this iMac. With it having an Intel processor it also allows you to run Windows either in its own window or full screen, which gives PC users no excuse not to migrate to a Mac right now. The iMac is also extremely quiet. It is remarkably slim and makes a great fashion item in any home or office.
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