Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Expert Review of the New iMac
The New iMac desktop offers more features and better performance than several Windows-based PCs in conjunction with high-class design and strong built. The new Apple iMac ships in two 20 inch models and a single 24 inch model. The new iMacs spot a glossy display and come with a black cloth to keep the extremely-reflective display smudge free. It is powered by a 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7700 processor, a 320 GB serial ATA hard drive, 2 GB of memory, ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro graphics with 256MB of GDDR3 memory, and a slot-loading SuperDrive DVD burner. Network connection options include Gigabit Ethernet, AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking, integrated Bluetooth 2.0, and an infrared receiver for use with the included remote control. The new iMacs use Intel's Santa Rosa platform, which provides a higher front side bus speed and integrated support for Wi-Fi standard 802.11n.
Strengths:
Weaknesses:
Specifications of the iMac:
20 inch iMac
24 inch iMac
Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.40 GHz
Intel Core 2 Extreme 2.8GHz
Memory
1 GB
2 GB
Video Card
ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro
FSB
800 MHz
667 MHz
Hard Drive
320 GB
500 GB
Weight
20 lb
25.4 lb
Display
LCD 20 inch
LCD 24 inch
Wireless
802.11 b/g/n
Airport Extreme 802.11 n
Summary:
The new iMac is a well-designed desktop which provides everything a casual or professional Mac user needs. Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning desktop. For a professional user or anyone who regularly uses graphics applications like Adobe Photoshop, Video and Audio Editing Software can have multiple reasons to consider iMac as their next desktop. The iMac is absolute awesome.
Strengths:
- Sleek and thin-framed than its predecessor
- Composed of more Recyclable Materials
- Reduction in Cable quantity
- Can support a one terabyte drive
- Enhanced iLife 08 Digital Media Suite
- True Dual-monitor usage through Mini-DVI port
- iMac is provided with a FireWire 800 port, for faster data transfers
Weaknesses:
- No Media Card Slot
- No TV Tuner functionality
- Glossy screen has reflection issues without antiglare option
- Wireless Keyboard and the mouse come as spare
- Not so good Phone Support
- Not many applications are optimized for Intel so slowness in running these programs
- Lacks High-Density Resolution
- Not upgraded to Apple’s latest Leopard OS
Specifications of the iMac:
20 inch iMac
24 inch iMac
Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.40 GHz
Intel Core 2 Extreme 2.8GHz
Memory
1 GB
2 GB
Video Card
ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro
FSB
800 MHz
667 MHz
Hard Drive
320 GB
500 GB
Weight
20 lb
25.4 lb
Display
LCD 20 inch
LCD 24 inch
Wireless
802.11 b/g/n
Airport Extreme 802.11 n
Summary:
The new iMac is a well-designed desktop which provides everything a casual or professional Mac user needs. Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning desktop. For a professional user or anyone who regularly uses graphics applications like Adobe Photoshop, Video and Audio Editing Software can have multiple reasons to consider iMac as their next desktop. The iMac is absolute awesome.
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