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Product Description
Yes, there really is a computer in there. It’s iMac, the quintessential all-in-one computer that provides everything you need and nothing you don’t. From the popular 17-inch to... More
Yes, there really is a computer in there. It’s iMac, the quintessential all-in-one computer that provides everything you need and nothing you don’t. From the popular 17-inch to the majestic 24-inch model, iMac stands suspended gracefully in mid-air, perfectly balanced. With hardly any desktop footprint, iMac offers an extraordinary range of features to enhance your digital life. Less
A completely redesigned, compact aluminum enclosure hides a powerful, full-size computer. And now with up to twice the graphics horsepower as before, Mac mini brings high performance to... More
A completely redesigned, compact aluminum enclosure hides a powerful, full-size computer. And now with up to twice the graphics horsepower as before, Mac mini brings high performance to everything from 3D games to photos and video. Less
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Key Features   
Form Factor   All-in-one Desktop
Operating System Apple MacOS X 10.4 Apple MacOS X 10.6
HDD Size 250 GB 320 GB
Installed Memory 1 GB (DDR2 SDRAM) 2 GB (DDR3 SDRAM)
Display 20 in. Flat Panel LCD -
Processor   Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
Processor   
Processor Speed   2.16 GHz 2.4 GHz
Processor Type   Core 2 Duo Core 2 Duo
Installed Qty. 1 1
Processor Upgradability Not upgradable -
Display   
Display Type Flat Panel LCD -
Screen Size 20 in. -
Motherboard   
Video Output Interface PCI Express -
Bus Speed 667 MHz 1066 MHz
Memory   
Max. Cache Memory 4 MB -
RAM Technology DDR2 SDRAM DDR3 SDRAM
Installed RAM   1 GB 2 GB
Installed Video Memory 128 MB -
Max Supported RAM 3 GB 8 GB
Number of Memory Slots 2 x DIMMs 2 x SODIMM
Supported RAM Speeds 667 MHz 1066 MHz
Installed Cache Memory 4096 KB 3072 KB
Technical Features   
Integrated Input/Output Ports USB 2.0 x 3 • USB 1.1 x 2 • FireWire (IEEE1394a) x 2 • RJ45 Lan Port x 1 USB 2.0 x 4 • RJ45 Lan Port x 1 • HDMI x 1
Hard Drive   
Hard Drive Interface Serial ATA Serial ATA
Hard Drive Capacity   250 GB 320 GB
Hard Drive Rotation Speed 7,200 RPM 5,400 RPM
Storage Controller Type Serial ATA Serial ATA
CD / DVD   
Read Speed 24x (CD) • 8x (DVD) 24x (CD) • 8x (DVD)
ReWrite Speed 16x (CD-RW) • 4x (DVD+RW) • 4x (DVD-RW) 24x (CD-RW) • 8x (DVD+RW) • 6x (DVD-RW)
Write Speed 24x (CD) • 8x (DVD+R) • 8x (DVD-R) • 2.4x (DVD+R DL) 24x (CD) • 8x (DVD+R) • 8x (DVD-R) • 6x (DVD+R DL) • 6x (DVD-R DL)
CD / DVD Type   DVD±RW Dual Layer/CD-RW Dual Layer DVD±RW/DVD-RAM
Audio / Video   
External Video Resolution 2048 x 1536 2560 x 1600
Audio Input Type Integrated Microphone • Line In (3.5mm) • Optical Digital In Line In (3.5mm) • Microphone
Graphic Processor ATI Radeon X1600 -
Audio Output Type Headphones • Sound card • Speaker(s) • Optical Digital Output • Line Out Headphones • Line Out
Video Out Ports DVI x 1 • 15 Pin D-Sub VGA port x 1 • S-Video x 1 DVI x 1 • 15 Pin D-Sub VGA port x 1 • HDMI x 1
Networking   
Data Link Protocol Bluetooth • Ethernet • Fast Ethernet • Gigabit Ethernet • IEEE 802.11g Bluetooth • Ethernet • Fast Ethernet • Gigabit Ethernet • IEEE 802.11n
Networking Type Bluetooth • Integrated 10/100/1000 Network Card • Integrated Wireless LAN Bluetooth • Integrated 10/100/1000 Network Card • Integrated Wireless LAN
Dimensions   
Weight 22 lb. 3 lb.
Depth 7.4 in. 7.7 in.
Height 18.6 in. 1.4 in.
Width 19.4 in. 7.7 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year -
Miscellaneous   
Product ID 36493227 99670067
Release Date January, 2006 -
UPC 885909117369 885909340422
OS Certified MacOS X 10.4 Apple MacOS X 10.6
Product MPN   
MPN MA589LL/A MC270LL/A
 
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Apple iMac 20 in. (MA589LL/A) Mac Desktop
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Product Review Summary

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Based on 6 user reviews
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Consumer Reviews

13

No excuse not to buy a Mac anymore

byblackzipper Oct 9, 2007
16 Helpfuls 17 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Awesome screen, Windows Mac, rock-solid reliability, semi-portable, wireless/bluetooth
Cons Honestly can't think of any
Recommended it? Yes

My Dad bought one of the first Macs in 1984 and we always had one in the house while I was growing up. In contrast, almost every school or university I've attended and every company I've worked for used PCs. Most of the time, educational institutions and business buy in quantities and are very... Read full review »

11

Sorry PC, you're a thing of the past...

byhathery Jul 17, 2007
14 Helpfuls 15 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Great for media, beautiful design, excellent specs, browse the internet safely
Cons Price
Recommended it? Yes

Until a few months ago, I had nothing but bad experiences with Mac computers. My last foray into the world of iMacs (on a majorly trashed school computer in 2002) ended with me losing a Photoshop project I had worked diligently on for 8 hours due to a system crash. Needless to say, I did not view... Read full review »

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