Description:
Sporting a suspended flat-screen LCD display and unique dome-shaped case, Apple's most recent iteration of the iMac is clearly one of today's most distinctive desktop computers. Yet the original iMac, with its stylish and practical all-in-one design and easy operation, continues to hold its own several years after its introduction and remains a popular choice for anyone who appreciates good value. Although this particular configuration is the least expensive classic iMac currently on the market, it's packed with enough goodies to satisfy most home-based and student users. Ready to go right out of the box, this iMac is powered by a cost-effective yet punchy 600 MHz PowerPC G3 processor, an adequate 128 MB of SDRAM (expandable to one full GB), and a 16 MB ATI Rage 128 Ultra 3-D graphics accelerator. While this configuration won't allow you to play the latest 3-D games or operate today's most complex applications, it will effectively handle common tasks such as Internet surfing, word processing, spreadsheets, and home finances, along with less demanding games. Apple has equipped the unit with a sensible 40 GB hard drive for your files and programs and a 24x CD-ROM drive through which you can install applications and play audio CDs. You'll listen to your music and games through the system's integrated Harman Kardon speakers, and view your work on a clean .28 mm dot pitch 15-inch (13.8 inches viewable) shadow-mask CRT display. Despite its diminutive size and affordable price, this iMac is ready for the future. Peripheral connections include four USB 1.1 ports (two of which are conveniently located on the keyboard) and two FireWire IEEE 1394 jacks for high-speed data movement to and from external peripherals such as digital camcorders and add-on hard drives. The system keeps you linked to the electronic world with an integrated 56K V.90 modem for low-speed Internet access and a 10/100Base-T Ethernet port for high-speed connections. Wireless Internet and e-mail access may be added with an optional AirPort card. The iMac also includes a built-in microphone for speech recognition and audio recording, a front-mounted headphone jack for private listening, and an optical mouse for precise cursor control. The enclosed Apple Pro keyboard features several one-touch multimedia and Internet buttons and a two-port USB hub. Your unit will arrive with an assortment of useful pre-installed applications, including Mac OS 9 and OS X, AppleWorks 6, iPhoto, iMovie 2, and iTunes 2.
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