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Apple iMac 17 in. (MA590LL) Mac Desktop - with Front Row

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Product Description
Apple's easy to use, All in One desktop now features Intel's Core 2 Duo processor for even more remarkable performance. The beautifully designed iMac includes 1 GB of memory, a 160... More
Apple's easy to use, All in One desktop now features Intel's Core 2 Duo processor for even more remarkable performance. The beautifully designed iMac includes 1 GB of memory, a 160 GB hard drive and integrated ATI Radeon X1600 PCI Express graphics card. Committed to providing everything you need within one integrated system, the Apple iMac also includes support for Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11g wireless connections, as well as built in Bluetooth and AirPort support. The Apple iMac gives you complete out of the box performance. Less
The iMac redefines Apple’s signature all-in-one desktop PC by fitting all the vital components into the sleek and stylish aluminum-enclosed display. It also features new ultra-thin... More
The iMac redefines Apple’s signature all-in-one desktop PC by fitting all the vital components into the sleek and stylish aluminum-enclosed display. It also features new ultra-thin Apple Keyboard--with an extended layout and dedicated keys for iMac 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 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. The iMac is one of the most powerful all-in-one desktop solutions available on the market. Less
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Key Features   
Form Factor   Desktop All-in-one
Operating System Apple MacOS X 10.4 Apple MacOS X 10.4
HDD Size 160 GB 250 GB
Installed Memory 1 GB (DDR2 SDRAM) 1 GB (DDR2 SDRAM)
Display 17 in. Flat Panel LCD 20 in. Flat Panel LCD
Processor   Core 2 Duo 2 GHz Core 2 Duo 2 GHz
Processor   
Processor Speed   2 GHz 2 GHz
Processor Type   Core 2 Duo Core 2 Duo
Max Qty. - 1
Installed Qty. - 1
Processor Upgradability Upgradable -
Display   
Display Type Flat Panel LCD Flat Panel LCD
Screen Size 17 in. 20 in.
Motherboard   
Bus Speed 667 MHz 800 MHz
Memory   
RAM Technology DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 SDRAM
Installed RAM   1 GB 1 GB
Installed Video Memory 128 MB 128 MB
Max Supported RAM 3 GB 4 GB
Number of Memory Slots - 2 x 240 Pin DIMMs
Supported RAM Speeds 667 MHz 667 MHz
Installed Cache Memory 4096 KB 4096 KB
Technical Features   
Integrated Input/Output Ports USB 2.0 x 3 • USB 1.1 x 2 • FireWire (IEEE1394a) x 2 USB 2.0 x 5 • RJ45 Lan Port x 1 • Infrared Port Header x 1
Other Features Built In Web Camera -
Hard Drive   
Hard Drive Interface Serial ATA Serial ATA
Hard Drive Capacity   160 GB 250 GB
Hard Drive Rotation Speed 7,200 RPM 7,200 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) 16x (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) • 4x (DVD+R DL) • 4x (DVD-R DL)
CD / DVD Type   Dual Layer DVD±RW Dual Layer DVD±RW/DVD-RAM
Audio / Video   
External Video Resolution 2048 x 1536 1920 x 1200
Audio Input Type Line In (3.5mm) • Microphone • Optical Digital In Line In (3.5mm) • Microphone • Optical Digital In
Graphic Processor ATI Radeon X1600 ATI RADEON HD 2400 XT
Audio Output Type Headphones • Speaker(s) • Optical Digital Output Headphones • Sound card • Speaker(s) • Optical Digital Output • Line Out
Video Input Type - Video Capture Adapter
Video Out Ports DVI x 1 • S-Video x 1 • Composite x 1 DVI x 1 • 15 Pin D-Sub VGA port x 1 • S-Video x 1 • Composite x 1 • Mini-DVI
Networking   
Data Link Protocol Bluetooth • Gigabit Ethernet • IEEE 802.11g Bluetooth • EtherTalk • Fast Ethernet • Gigabit Ethernet • IEEE 802.11a • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11n • AirPort Extreme
Networking Type Bluetooth • Integrated 10/100/1000 Network Card • Integrated Wireless LAN Bluetooth • Integrated 10/100/1000 Network Card • Integrated Network Card
Dimensions   
Weight 15.5 lb. 20 lb.
Depth 6.8 in. 7.4 in.
Height 16.9 in. 18.5 in.
Width 16.8 in. 19.1 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
Product ID 36513321 44607759
Release Date September, 2006 August, 2007
UPC - 885909150328
OS Certified - MacOS X 10.4
Product MPN   
MPN MA590LL MA876LL/A
 
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Apple iMac 17 in. (MA590LL) Mac Desktop - with Front Row
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Consumer Reviews

85

Apple iMac Intel Core Duo 17-inch

bygardengnome Nov 1, 2006
10 Helpfuls 11 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros easy setup, stylish design, packed full of features
Cons none
Recommended it? Yes

I've been a long time PC user but also knew how to operate in the Mac OS. A couple of years ago after much frustration with PC security issues, I bought an iBook G4 from my son. After using this laptop, I was hooked on Macs.

What I wanted: I really wanted an operating system that would... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.9
Based on 12 user reviews
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Consumer Reviews

9

Wow

byktackel Dec 10, 2007
14 Helpfuls 15 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Speed, space saving form, intuitive operating system. Wow.
Cons None yet
Recommended it? Yes

The 20″ screen is nothing short of beautiful in my opinion, now admittedly my 17″ pc monitor is not the best and my 17″ flat panel at work is pretty good but the colors and crispness of the iMac screen is great. I actually spent some time looking through all of the desktop pictures just to... Read full review »

18

The Apple iMac is solid, affordable, and enjoyable.

bytobelee Nov 13, 2007
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Price, Power, Software, Quality, Design.
Cons Batteries in bluetooth mouse and keyboard eventually need replacement.
Recommended it? Yes

I am in love with my new iMac. Really! I love it because it is solidly built, affordable, and fun.

The first indication of the quality of this machine is it's packaging, construction, and software. The packaging job apple has done is amazing. I really enjoyed opening the box. It's... Read full review »

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