Manage updates with the Download AppApple iMac Core 2 Duo (17-inch, 1.83GHz)
Manufacturer: Apple Part number: MA710LL/A
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- Bottom Line:
- The 17-inch iMac is missing a few features you might like--SuperDrive and a remote control, to name two--but it still makes a stellar home PC, thanks to its great design, new Core 2 Duo processor, and superior software bundle. Plus, its price makes it a borderline budget PC.
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CNET editors' review
Apple iMac Core 2 Duo (17-inch, 1.83GHz) price range: $973.28
- Reviewed by: Matthew Elliott
- Edited by: Rich Brown
- Reviewed on: 09/13/2006
The good: Low price; good looks; new Core 2 Duo processor; fantastic software bundle.
The bad: No SuperDrive; configuration options are almost nonexistent; phone support lasts only 90 days.
The bottom line: The 17-inch iMac is missing a few features you might like--SuperDrive and a remote control, to name two--but it still makes a stellar home PC, thanks to its great design, new Core 2 Duo processor, and superior software bundle. Plus, its price makes it a borderline budget PC.
User reviews
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best choice if moving from Windows=-8
by bumalong on September 27, 2006
Pros: slick, powerful, fast, stable
Cons: CD access a little awkward, and could use ...a handle?
Summary: Out of the box and up and running in a couple of minutes. Mac's touted stability is no longer a myth; it is. Very. Getting familiar with the menus ...
Summary: Out of the box and up and running in a couple of minutes. Mac's touted stability is no longer a myth; it is. Very. Getting familiar with the menus will be a slight challenge to PC-ers. And the iMac used to come with Claris Works (now Apple Works) installed, but alas, no longer. A trial version of Pages is installed, though. I ordered Apple Works and will use it untill more goodies are added to iWork.
The machine is what I would like to call a "Semi- Portable", were it not for a lack of a handle, it's that compact. I love Airport, it's main wireless interface.
It comes equipped with a beta of BootCamp for using Windows OS, but I bought Parllells, and use it instead. Comparing WinXP running along with Mac OSX is very enlightening: Mac OSx is incredibly stable in comparison. The iMac "just does it", while XP constantly wiggles and waggles on the screen.
If you're thinking of switching, and still want to keep your Widows software, then iMac is the way to go.4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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very satisfied "switcher"
by tlovegrove on October 31, 2006
Pros: great machine
Cons: learning curve
Summary: After 15 years as a Windows user, I finally got so fed up with the instability that I made the switch. I have the 2.0 ghz model, and I ...
Summary: After 15 years as a Windows user, I finally got so fed up with the instability that I made the switch. I have the 2.0 ghz model, and I am thrilled. It lives up to its billing - it almost lives up to the bragging of the mac addicts. Great system.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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One of the most versatile computers out there
by zbrav4 on April 16, 2007
Pros: Looks Great, IT DOES COME WITH A REMOTE, Intel Core 2 Duo Proccessor
Cons: Small Hard disk
Summary: It may be that I have the 2.83 ghz but I love just about everything about the imac 17 inch cept for the hard disk. Its too small I ...
Summary: It may be that I have the 2.83 ghz but I love just about everything about the imac 17 inch cept for the hard disk. Its too small I edit videos so I ran out of space real fast. And you can upgrade to a larger disk Im going to have to get an external HD.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Very good, and I am hoping it will get better
by nonprofit on February 24, 2007
Pros: the operating system The software that comes with it The built in isight, CAN USE XP AND OSX
Cons: Many software problems due to intel like expensive adobe creative suite, many other educational programs I bought that will not work either, learning curve for pc users
Summary: I needed to buy a new computer for my home and with vista computer specs I ended up getting the 2.0 with a 128 graphics card and 1gb of ...
Summary: I needed to buy a new computer for my home and with vista computer specs I ended up getting the 2.0 with a 128 graphics card and 1gb of memory. The price is close and I get both operating systems. I use a mac laptop and my kids love it. We use both operating systems depending on the software. However, my kids love the mac side and make their own movies with the isight.
Even with the cons, I have a computer that can crossover when I need it to use software only for windows. This is important, because there is a lot of educational software I bought which said pc and mac, but it doesn't work with this mac.
Also, there is a learning curve for the new software.
To end on a positive note, because the intel mac offers the best and worst of both worlds, it is well worth it. If you have a creative child that wants to create, the preinstalled programs are great.
I am writing this review as the average xp part convert with a lot to learn. I don't like mac addicts because they are not honest because the computer does freeze, etc. but the computer is a step above xp in my view and worth a 9 rating1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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One of the best computers ever made
by pdaug on January 12, 2007
Pros: design, features, size
Cons: need more usb ports
Summary: This is the best computer purchase I ever made. The set up is so easy it is amazing. The initial walk through did everything. Mine is fairly well loaded and ...
Summary: This is the best computer purchase I ever made. The set up is so easy it is amazing. The initial walk through did everything. Mine is fairly well loaded and it does all i need. The only negative I can say is it needs more USB ports. This is not unique to Apple, nobody put enough in these days.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Sorry, but I don't remember what a freeze-up is like anymore...
by sanbornjnk on November 14, 2006
Pros: no desk-space required, fast, animated, FUN!!
Cons: limited included warranty
Summary: The switch to Mac from Windows, was well worth the time. It was confusing how to transition my music from my old computer, but I ended up just using my ...
Summary: The switch to Mac from Windows, was well worth the time. It was confusing how to transition my music from my old computer, but I ended up just using my iPod.
Great color and resolution, out of the box! I love the easiness of it all, just simple design inside and out.
Like they say about Apple, it just works!1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Cnet has some incorrect information on this Apple iMac...
by photographybabe on August 31, 2007
Pros: Compact & Faster than you could ever imagine!!
Cons: NONE, NONE, NONE
Summary: Cent has listed some incorrect information on the Apple iMac Core 2 Duo. The Apple iMac is actually upgradable to include a superdrive if you wish to have that and ...
Summary: Cent has listed some incorrect information on the Apple iMac Core 2 Duo. The Apple iMac is actually upgradable to include a superdrive if you wish to have that and the Apple iMac DOES include a remote control. I just thought all you people out there researching computers should have the correct information. Have a wonderful day! Also when compared to computers with the same features... the Apple computers come out to be cheaper in the long run!! You also do not have to pay for someone to come in and fix the computer as often as you do with a Windows computer.
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Really happy with my first mac
by The0 on July 27, 2007
Pros: OS X, alot of fun applications, nice bright monitor, really portable desktop, alot of accessories
Cons: slow (only 512MB RAM), some problems copying files to pendrives, can't play some games
Summary: This is my first mac and I have had it for over a year. As soon as I got it I started playing with all the cool stuff it comes ...
Summary: This is my first mac and I have had it for over a year. As soon as I got it I started playing with all the cool stuff it comes with. It got me interested in film making and web design and more than just playing games on computers. It is a much better OS than windows but it NEEDS A LOT OF RAM. I have 512MB and that has slowed me down alot and I'm sure I would have enjoyed it if I had more than 1GB of ram.
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perfecta, perfecta......
by jcv76nyc on May 20, 2007
Pros: delgada, silenciosa, rápida ,es compacta no cables de la torre al monitor, la mejor computadora que usado
Cons: creo que nada !!!!!!!!!!!!
Summary: esta computadora es una de las mejores computadoras que adquirido, yo te recomiendo.
puede intalar windows xp, (si en realidad lo necesitas), tu sabes como para correr programas como autoCAD ...Summary: esta computadora es una de las mejores computadoras que adquirido, yo te recomiendo.
puede intalar windows xp, (si en realidad lo necesitas), tu sabes como para correr programas como autoCAD etc...
pero de lo contrario Mac OS X de lo mas sencillo de usar... -
Very good computer
by stevenmail2003 on October 8, 2006
Pros: Good speed for a bottom line imac
Cons: No remote graphics card intel
Summary:
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Yea great machine for being the budget one. Much faster still then a g5. Great performance for work school and light games. Like classics. If you are a photoSummary:
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Yea great machine for being the budget one. Much faster still then a g5. Great performance for work school and light games. Like classics. If you are a photo editor then this is not for you at all. If you are a high end graphic gamer then this is for sure not for you. If you want a good machine for work then this is a great deal. Herre are some of the downfalls though. No remote included. No bluetooth. 512 ram instead off a gig included. The ability to max the system out at 2 gigs instead of 3. There are downs but even though there are for my needs it fits them fine.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Apple
- Part number: MA710LL/A
- Description: iMac has always made it fast and easy to do the most amazing things. Now the fast and easy part literally doubles overnight - because the newest iMac computers are powered by the Intel Core Duo. This revolutionary bit of technology is actually two processors built into a single chip, giving iMac up to twice the horsepower it had previously. So the wows will come faster than ever before. More than an evolution of processor design, Intel Core Duo is an order-of-magnitude leap forward. It's the first Intel chip born of the new 65-nanometer process, which allows for the creation of transistors so small, you could fit a hundred inside a single human cell. With two powerful processors designed to share resources and circuitry so unimaginably small, Intel Core Duo achieves far higher levels of performance while actually consuming less power. In the world of iMac, nothing is complicated - even when the internal architecture advances so dramatically. So when it comes to running software on your Intel-based iMac, prepare for the expected: it just works. Applications with the Universal symbol run on either PowerPC- or Intel-based iMac computers. Most existing applications will run on your Intel-based iMac, too. Simply launch them as always. Thanks to the Rosetta technology in Mac OS X, they look and feel just like they did before.
General
- Desktop type Monitor included,
All-in-one desktop system - Packaged Quantity 1
- Type Personal computer
- Product Form Factor All-in-one
- Built-in Devices Antenna,
Stereo speakers,
Infrared receiver Processor / Chipset
- Type Intel Core 2 Duo 1.83 GHz
- Number of Cores Dual-Core
- 64-bit Computing Yes
- CPU Qty 1
- Max CPU Qty 1
- Processor Main Features Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology,
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology,
Intel Virtualization Technology,
Intel Execute Disable Bit - Front Side Bus 667 MHz
Cache Memory
- Installed Size L2 cache - 2 MB
- Cache Per Processor 2 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 512 MB / 2 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM
- Memory Speed 667 MHz
- Memory Specification Compliance PC2-5300
- Form Factor SO DIMM 200-pin
- Configuration Features 2 x 256 MB
Environmental Parameters
- Environmental standards EPA Energy Star
- Min Operating Temperature 50 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 5 - 95%
Hard Drive
- Type HDD
- Capacity 1 x 160 GB
- Interface Type Serial ATA-150 Serial ATA
- Spindle Speed 7200 rpm
Storage Controller
- Type 1 x Serial ATA - Integrated
Hard Drive (3rd)
- Type None
Optical Storage
- Type CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo
- Read Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
- Write Speed 24x (CD)
- Rewrite Speed 16x (CD)
Floppy Drive
- Type None
Optical Storage (2nd)
- Type None
Storage Removable
- Type None
Monitor
- Monitor Type LCD
- Diagonal Size 17 in
- Max Resolution 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Image Brightness 250 cd/m2
- Image Contrast Ratio 500:1
Graphics Controller
- Type Integrated
- Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 950 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
- Max Allocated RAM Size 64 MB
- Video Interfaces DVI
- Max Monitors Supported 2
Camera
- Form Factor Integrated
Input Device
- Type Mouse,
Keyboard Audio Output
- Type Integrated
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right / left channel
Keyboard
- Interface USB
- Features Built-in two USB 1.1 ports
Audio Input
- Type Microphone
Telecom
- Modem None
Mouse
- Technology Optical
- Interface USB
Networking
- Type Integrated
- Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Data Link Protocol Fast Ethernet,
Ethernet,
Gigabit Ethernet,
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11g - Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11g,
IEEE 802.11b Printer
- Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Slots 2 (total) / 0 (free) x SO DIMM 200-pin
- Interfaces 1 x Mini-DVI,
2 x FireWire,
3 x USB 2.0,
1 x Audio - SPDIF input/line-in,
1 x SPDIF output/headphones - Mini-jack Power
- Device Type Power supply
- Power AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
- Power Provided 180 Watt
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Apple MacOS X 10.4
- Software Apple iCal,
Apple QuickTime,
Apple Hardware Test,
Apple Dashboard,
iWork (30 days trial),
Freeverse Big Bang Board Games,
Plasq Comic Life,
Apple Spotlight,
Apple iLife '06,
Apple XCode Developer Tools,
Drivers & Utilities,
Apple iChat AV,
Apple Address Book,
Apple Safari,
Apple DVD Player,
OmniOutliner,
Photo Booth,
Front Row,
Apple Mac OS X Mail,
Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive Dimensions & Weight
- Width 16.8 in
- Depth 6.8 in
- Height 16.9 in
- Weight 15.4 lbs
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year,
Technical support - Phone consulting - 90 days Sustainability
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2011) 4.6
- Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2012) 4.5
Product series
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Apple iMac Core 2 Duo (17-inch, 1.83GHz)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.83 GHz,
512 MB / 2 GB (max),
Apple MacOS X 10.4,
CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo,
Intel GMA 950 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0,
Integrated,
LCD display,
L2 cache,
2 MB,
EPA Energy Star -
Apple iMac Core 2 Duo (24-inch, 2.16GHz)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz,
1 GB,
/ 3 GB (max),
Apple MacOS X 10.4,
DVD±RW (+R DL),
NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT,
PCI Express x16 - Integrated,
TFT active matrix,
LCD display,
L2 cache,
4 MB,
EPA Energy Star -
Apple iMac Core 2 Duo (20-inch, 2.16GHz)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz,
1 GB,
/ 3 GB (max),
Apple MacOS X 10.4,
DVD±RW (+R DL),
ATI Radeon X1600,
PCI Express x16 - Integrated,
TFT active matrix,
LCD display,
L2 cache,
4 MB,
EPA Energy Star
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Apple
- Address:
One Infinite Loop, Cupertino, CA 95014 - Phone: 1-408-996-1010
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