Discover your moment on Lufthansa.Apple iMac Core Duo (17-inch, 1.83GHz)
Manufacturer: Apple Part number: MA199LL/A
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- No computer on earth makes it as easy to work with digital photos, movies, music and the web as iMac. And now it all happens with blazing speed - powered by the revolutionary Intel Core Duo. With two processors built onto a single chip, this new Intel engine kicks iMac performance up to a whole new level. Coupled with the ... Read more
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CNET editors' take
Apple iMac Core Duo (17-inch, 1.83GHz)
price range: $599.00
- Reviewed by: Rich Brown
- Edited by: Rich Brown
- Reviewed on: 01/11/2006
- Released on: 01/10/2006
Upside: Most of what we know about the new iMac Core Duo is good news. Apple introduced two models with this announcement: the $1,299 17-inch 1.83GHz iMac and the $1,699 20-inch 2.0GHz system. The baseline prices for each should look familiar; they remain unchanged from the two previous-generation iMac G5 models. And aside from the CPU, the new iMacs have the same features as the preceding models, including the integrated iSight camera, Apple's Front Row media player software, and integrated wireless networking and Bluetooth capability. Getting the same features and an allegedly faster CPU for the same price as the preceding iMac G5 sounds great to us, especially considering that we just gave the iMac G5 an Editors' Choice award.
Apple also introduced a minor upgrade to the 3D graphics chip on the new iMacs. Instead of the old ATI Radeon X600, you now get the Radeon X1600, a video-friendly 3D chip with advanced decoding capabilities (although by no means a gaming powerhouse). The new iMacs ship with OS X 10.4.4, which features some incremental tweaks to Apple's operating system. In addition, you get Apple's new iLife '06 software, also announced at Macworld. The suite includes minor updates to the current iLife programs, as well as the new iWeb Web design software.
Downside: Because of the switch to a different processor architecture, Apple needs to use a program called Rosetta to translate Mac applications that haven't been programmed to run on an Intel-based chip. The Tiger operating system and all of its bundled apps have already been ported over to run natively on the Core Duo, and Apple says that many other programs are ready to go. But the transition is not complete. During his Macworld address, Apple CEO Steve Jobs showed a new iMac Core Duo running Photoshop with a little difficulty. "Performance is not going to be strong enough for professionals that spend hours a day in Photoshop," he said. Adobe won't comment on when its Universal version of Photoshop will hit, other than to acknowledge that the software is in the works. A Microsoft product manager made an appearance at Mr. Jobs's keynote, affirming Microsoft's commitment to a timely transition, as well. We expect other developers are similarly onboard.
Outlook: The new Intel chips likely won't be cause enough for more Windows users to switch to a new iMac. What we do expect is that the new Core Duo chips will let Apple maintain its competitiveness with Windows-based desktops down the road. Without dual-core chips (and apparently the dual-core PowerPC G5 chips in the Power Mac G5 Quad won't cut it), pretty case design alone won't make up for the gap in capabilities between Apple and Windows-based systems. Now that Apple's processing future is secure, it can focus on continuing its tradition of innovative design and superior usability.
User reviews
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Absolutely the best
by chrislehnert on May 2, 2006
Pros: all-in-one design, iLife suite, OS X, Intel processors, everything about this computer
Cons: Rosetta Apps run slower then Universal Apps
Summary: I have been a Windows user for more then 10 years. I have become very adept at using, upgrading and repairing Windows based pc's. Having said that, now that ...
Summary: I have been a Windows user for more then 10 years. I have become very adept at using, upgrading and repairing Windows based pc's. Having said that, now that I have the 17 inch iMac, I loath having to use a Windows based pc for anything I do. I've had this iMac for a month now and I have already reaped the benefits. Not normally a creative person, I was able to make a hardback photo book of my daughter for my wife, have it professionally printed and assembled, and shipped to my doorstep all via iPhoto (included in iLife) for less than $50.00 and it took me less than two hours to complete, start to finish. This computer has converted me to Apple. It will convert you too. The only downside to the new Intel iMacs are the limited number of universal applications. The older programs that are not universal run via Rosetta. Supposedly they run slower then normal. Since I have never used these programs with the PowerPC processors I don't know the difference. I use MS Office for Mac and it runs just as fast on my iMac as it does on my Laptop. If you are in the market for a new desktop and want something that will truly make your life easier (albeit in the computing world) the iMac should be your first and only choice. One other thing, viruses are almost non-existent on Macs. There are tens of thousands of viruses for PCs. One last item, one marketing phrase touted from Apple is "they just work". This is the truth. I have yet to encounter any slow downs, freezes, fatal errors, "internet explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close. send/don't send a report to Microsoft" messages. It connected to my wireless network and uploaded pictures from my Panasonic Digital Camera, all without me having to load any drivers or software...it just worked. The OS starts up in less than 30 seconds. May not seem like a selling point, but when you just want to get on the computer and get to whatever it is you want to do, 30 seconds is a god-send compared to 60-90 for Windows XP. It also shuts down in 10-15 seconds. Do yourself a favor and buy this computer, it will certainly live up to your expectations.
4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Brilliant and absolutely perfect.
by MacLOVAScrewWindows on May 12, 2006
Pros: Quick,Slim
Cons: Few Universal Programs
Summary: I love it. Its perfect for editing. iLife that comes with it is perfect to. You Dont even need to buy any more software if you want to start recording ...
Summary: I love it. Its perfect for editing. iLife that comes with it is perfect to. You Dont even need to buy any more software if you want to start recording bands or making music videos. I LOVE IT.
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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WOW!!!! the FUture of Apple is here
by ddown on January 16, 2006
Pros: FAST!!!!!!
Cons: Wait for Pro Apps
Summary: I got one of the First in the Apple Store In Petagon City. It works great....Fast but could use more RAM. Iapps are much faster and quiet did I ...
Summary: I got one of the First in the Apple Store In Petagon City. It works great....Fast but could use more RAM. Iapps are much faster and quiet did I say QUIET !!!! My Ibook makes more noise.
2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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No Complaints
by rdekoch on May 22, 2006
Pros: Powerful for the price, runs native software at lightning speed
Cons: would be nice if 1 gig of ram was standard
Summary: It was quite clear to me that the intel Imac would not run classic apps and would run non-native apps using Rosetta before I made this purchase. Because most of ...
Summary: It was quite clear to me that the intel Imac would not run classic apps and would run non-native apps using Rosetta before I made this purchase. Because most of the software I use is already Universal(Ilife, Final Cut Pro, Reason 3.0.5), there's just no downside. It can handle some video editing operations quicker than the g5s I've used in the school video lab.
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I am more than happy with this purchase. It works as advertised and I made sure to do some research before I gave Apple my money. Most of the apps I use are universal so I felt pretty safe making this leap. I knew I coulndt run classic apps so I didn't have that expectation.
The Intel Imac is surprisingly powerful and it's proven to be a pretty damn good machine for video editing and music. Most of the software I run is Universal and runs like a dream (iLife, Final Cut Pro, Reason 3.0.5). The apps I run in rosetta seem to work great as well (MS Office Student, Max/MSP). So far, this has been a great purchase for a student filmmaker/musician.1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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This thing is like my child! It is my greatest asset on the planet and, boy, does it work!
by murf1992 on February 23, 2007
Pros: Well.. its a mac! Mac OS X, iLife '06 a major asset to me, Speedy processor, VERY small form factor, iSight, Bright Screen, Very Quiet!
Cons: None really!
Summary: This is my favorite machine on the planet! As you can tell, I'm a HUGE mac nerd! I had been dying for this machine for the longest time and ...
Summary: This is my favorite machine on the planet! As you can tell, I'm a HUGE mac nerd! I had been dying for this machine for the longest time and was lucky to get it as a birthday gift. I am really into film making (well really the occasional graduation or wedding video!) and PCs couldn't get the job done for me, so I BEGGED for a mac so I could be able to get things done without having to restart my machine every ten minutes, or have to buy hundreds of dollars of equipment! I had done so much to supe up my PC before this and nothing worked! As soon as I pulled the machine out of the box and set it all up, I was able to start my films in no time! After one week, I was able to complete an entire project! It is a dream come true and everything about it in my opinion is a Pro to me! There is nothing wrong with this system at all and to all the MS fan boys who think this sucks, you better watch yourselves! This iMac is light years ahead of what you have! A+ for Apple! =)
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This Is The Greatest Computer Ever
by rkb33 on February 17, 2007
Pros: Beautious, Easy To Set Up
Cons: USB Locations
Summary: I love this computer, but wish I could have gotten the MacBook, it is only 99$ more. But It didn't have the 17" monitor and I wouldn't be ...
Summary: I love this computer, but wish I could have gotten the MacBook, it is only 99$ more. But It didn't have the 17" monitor and I wouldn't be moving it much.
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A fantastic 2 fold computer...Mac & Windows
by rabbit06969 on January 6, 2007
Pros: Compact,sleek,user friendly...a work of art.
Cons: Will let you know if i find any......
Summary: An absolute gem to use and now that I have installed parallels on it...I am also running XP Home and i know have the best of both worlds.I ...
Summary: An absolute gem to use and now that I have installed parallels on it...I am also running XP Home and i know have the best of both worlds.I was a bit apprehensive to instal Windows but I took the plunge and the two systems work so effortlessly.My desk now has a sleek looking monitor that houses two operating systems....with not a tower in sight.The Imac has made my life more enjoyable.
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Outstanding!
by CoolCSI on September 16, 2006
Pros: It's a Mac
Cons: Nothing at all
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Absolutely awesome with lots of memory!!!
by cyano on September 15, 2006
Pros: Perfect for multitasking, data crunching, and everything else.
Cons: Way too sluggish with only 512mb memory.
Summary: I got this with only 512mb, but it was way too slow. Then I added 2gb memory, not cheap, but well worth it. This thing is now the best I ...
Summary: I got this with only 512mb, but it was way too slow. Then I added 2gb memory, not cheap, but well worth it. This thing is now the best I have ever used.
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Ever think "There's got to be a better way than Windows"?
by JKMagee on June 5, 2006
Pros: Ease of use, intuative feel
Cons: Having to use a Windows computer at work...
Summary: I wondered the same thing and have found the answer. I've been a Windows user at work for 15 years. I hated working on it so I balked at ...
Summary: I wondered the same thing and have found the answer. I've been a Windows user at work for 15 years. I hated working on it so I balked at getting a home computer for all these years. My company recently put up a firewall so I decided that now is the time. I bought an iMac on a lark, partly because of the good reviews that I read on this site, and it has surpassed my expectations in every way.
I originally bought this computer to use as a "beast of burden" to take care of home finances and bill paying, etc. I really didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I do. I find myself almost too much time on it. Built in Bluetooth and wireless networking has been an unexpected boon. I particularly enjoy listening to my itunes wirelessly over my home stereo. Apple's got some cool stuff.
I whole-heartedly reccommend this machine to anyone who is on the fence about buying a PC. There is no comparison...Apple wins hands down. Do yourself a favor...get an iMac.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Apple
- Part number: MA199LL/A
- Description: No computer on earth makes it as easy to work with digital photos, movies, music and the web as iMac. And now it all happens with blazing speed - powered by the revolutionary Intel Core Duo. With two processors built onto a single chip, this new Intel engine kicks iMac performance up to a whole new level. Coupled with the new ATI Radeon X1600 graphics processor and the world's most advanced operating system, Mac OS X, iMac will run all your software, fast.
General
- Type Personal computer
- Product Form Factor All-in-one
- Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Antenna, Microphone, Camera
- Width 16.8 in
- Depth 6.8 in
- Height 16.9 in
- Weight 15.4 lbs
- Color White
- Localization United States, English / Canada
- Desktop type Budget desktop system, Monitor included, All-in-one desktop system
Processor
- Type Intel Core Duo 1.83 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- Installed Qty 1
- Max processors supported 1
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Installed Size 2 MB
- Cache Per Processor 2 MB
Mainboard
- Data bus speed 667 MHz
RAM
- Installed Size 512 MB / 2 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM
- Memory speed 667 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC2-5300
- RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
- Upgrade rule (RAM) Max 2 x 1 GB module
Environmental Parameters
- Environmental & energy standards compliance EPA Energy Star
- 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-150
Storage
- Floppy drive type None
- Hard Drive 1 x 160 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-150 - 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) / 2.4x (DVD+R DL)
- CD / DVD rewrite speed 8x (CD) / 4x (DVD?RW)
Optical Storage (2nd)
- Type None
Storage Removable
- Type None
Monitor
- Monitor Type Flat panel display - TFT active matrix
- Display (projector) diagonal size 17 in
- Viewable screen size 17 in
- Max Resolution 1440 x 900
- Image brightness 250
- Display (projector) image contrast ratio 500:1
Graphics Controller
- Type PCI Express x16
- Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Radeon X1600
- Video Memory GDDR3 SDRAM
- Installed Size 128 MB
- Max Monitors Supported 2
Audio Output
- Type Sound card - Integrated
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right / left channel
Input Device
- Type Keyboard, Mouse
Keyboard
- Keyboard interface USB
- Keyboard features Built-in two USB 1.1 ports
Mouse
- Mouse interface USB
Audio Input
- Type Microphone
Telecom
- Modem None
Networking
- Networking Network adapter - Integrated
- Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Data Link Protocol Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
- Compliant Standards Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth 2.0, IEEE 802.11g
Printer
- Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 1 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
- Interfaces 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital - Apple mini-DVI, 2 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 6 pin FireWire, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output/headphones - Mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Remote control
- Cables Included Power cable ( 1 pcs.)
Power
- Power device type Power supply
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
- Power provided 180 Watt
- Operational power consumption 180 Watt
- Operational power consumption (standby) 180 Watt
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Apple MacOS X 10.4
- Software Freeverse Big Bang Board Games, Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, IWork (30 days trial), Apple Spotlight, Apple DVD Player, OmniOutliner, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple Hardware Test, Plasq Comic Life, Apple Address Book, Apple iCal, Apple QuickTime, Apple Safari, Apple Dashboard, Apple iLife'06, Apple XCode Developer Tools, Front Row, Drivers & Utilities, Photo Booth, Apple iChat AV, Quicken 2006 for Mac
Environmental Standards
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Technical support - Phone consulting - 90 days, Limited warranty - 1 year
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (June 2008) 4.1
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 6.7
Product series
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Apple iMac Core Duo (17-inch, 1.83GHz)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Intel Core Duo (1.83 GHz), 1.83 GHz, EPA Energy Star, 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM, 160 GB Standard, Apple MacOS X 10.4, Personal computer
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Apple iMac Core Duo (20-inch, 2.0GHz)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Intel Core Duo (2 GHz), 2 GHz, EPA Energy Star, 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM, 250 GB Standard, Apple MacOS X 10.4, Personal computer
Manufacturer info
- Apple
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- Website: http://www.apple.com
- Address:
One Infinite Loop, Cupertino, CA 95014 - Phone: 1-408-996-1010
