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Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.8GHz)

Manufacturer: Apple Inc. Part number: MB325LL/A

$1,749.99 - $1,799.99at 11 online stores.

CNET Editors' rating: 8.5 out of 10
Average user rating: 8.0 out of 10

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CNET Editors' review - Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.8GHz)

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CNET Editors' review - Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.8GHz)

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Excellent

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CNET Editor's rating: 8.5 out of 10
Reviewed by Matthew Elliott
Review date: 5/1/08
Release date: 4/28/08

The good: A minor specification update results in some significant performance gains; graphics upgrade an option on this 24-inch model; sleek, polished design didn't receive an update, but we won't start clamoring for a new design until the current one is at least 12 months old.

The bad: Free phone support runs out after 90 days.

The bottom line: A slight bump to the specifications for the same price in addition to a much appreciated option to upgrade the graphics means the 24-inch iMac keeps the Editors' Choice it earned last year when the brushed-aluminum-and-glass design was first introduced.

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User opinions - Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.8GHz)

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8 out of 10 - Excellent
After Replacing Hard Drive, It's Been Swell
Purchased my custom-built 750 GB iMac in Nov 2007 and had serious problems out of the box. A month... Read more
by chumradio (see profile) - May 1, 2008

2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.

10 out of 10 - Perfect
Perfect!!!
THIS THING ROCKS! Its so cool, hot, and works great. The only slight problem is you cant upgrade... Read more
by MacBook man (see profile) - May 2, 2008

1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
I give you a bias rating
The Mac got a cool 8.5/10. I say damn, is That All ?!

I went to check out the top 9 to PC's... Read more
by zendiz (see profile) - May 1, 2008

1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.

10 out of 10 - Perfect
Great product people need to try this one out!
i just gave this product a 10 to balance out the stupid one that the air head above me wrote!! if... Read more
by locodude125 (see profile) - May 7, 2008

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Excellent system
The previous model top-end 24" iMac is already a fast and powerful machine. This upgrade will only... Read more
by quicklapper (see profile) - May 2, 2008

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Best Yet i-Mac
I have had only one problem holding the c key does not work to boot a disk,but Apple helped and... Read more
by vze26wyc (see profile) - May 2, 2008

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Most Amazing MAC ever!
I got this product a while ago. I love it although I have had some problems with it. I think it... Read more
by geek321 (see profile) - May 1, 2008

1 out of 10 - Abysmal
As always with Macs, you can get a better PC for less money
The 1 is to balance with the biased, exaggerated and unrealistic 10s of the usual Apple sheeps. Read more
by Fil0403 (see profile) - May 7, 2008

0 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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7 out of 10 - Very good
Good but not for PRO work.
They changed from T.I. to cheaper firewire which causes problems. While I think they have made... Read more
by avidfcp (see profile) - May 2, 2008

0 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.

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Manufacturer: Apple Inc.
Part number: MB325LL/A

General
Type	Personal computer
Product Form Factor	All-in-one
Built-in Devices	Camera, Antenna, Stereo speakers, Infrared receiver
Width	22.4 in
Depth	8.1 in
Height	20.5 in
Weight	25.4 lbs
System type	Personal computer

Processor
Type	Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz
Multi-Core processor technology	Dual-Core
64-bit processor	Yes
Installed Qty	1
Max processors supported	1

Cache Memory
Type	L2 cache
Installed Size	6 MB
Cache Per Processor	6 MB

Mainboard
Data bus speed	1066 MHz

RAM
Installed Size	2 GB / 4 GB (max)
Technology	DDR II SDRAM
Memory speed	800 MHz
Memory specification compliance	PC2-6400
RAM form factor	SO DIMM 200-pin
RAM configuration features	2 x 1 GB

Environmental Parameters
Min operating temperature	50 °F
Max operating temperature	95 °F
Operating humidity range	5 - 95%

Storage Controller
Type	1 x Serial ATA - Integrated
Controller interface type	Serial ATA-300

Storage
Floppy drive type	None
Hard Drive	1 x 320 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm
Hard Drive (2nd)	None
Hard Drive (3rd)	None

Optical Storage
Type	DVD±RW (±R DL)
CD / DVD read speed	24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
CD / DVD write speed	24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL)
CD / DVD rewrite speed	16x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW)

Optical Storage (2nd)
Type	None

Storage Removable
Type	None

Monitor
Monitor Type	Flat panel display - TFT active matrix
Display (projector) diagonal size	24 in
Viewable screen size	24 in
Max Resolution	1920 x 1200
Image brightness	385 cd/m2
Display (projector) image contrast ratio	750:1

Graphics Controller
Type	PCI Express x16
Graphics Processor / Vendor	ATI Radeon HD 2600PRO
Video Memory	GDDR3 SDRAM
Installed Size	256 MB
Digital Video Standard	Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
Max Monitors Supported	2

Audio Output
Type	Sound card - Integrated
Sound output mode	Stereo
Speaker(s)	2 x Right / left channel

Input Device
Type	Mouse, Keyboard

Keyboard
Keyboard interface	USB
Keyboard features	Built-in two USB 2.0 ports

Mouse
Mouse technology	Optical
Mouse interface	USB

Audio Input
Type	Microphone