Apple iMac Desktop with 24-inch Display MB325LL/A
 | Average Customer Rating: Recommend The all-in-one iMac packs a complete, high-performance computer?including the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors?into a beautifully thin, anodized aluminum and glass design. The latest Intel Core 2 Duo processor runs at 2.8GHz with advanced 45-nm process technology and 6MB of shared L2 cache, allowing you to run your applications faster and more efficiently than ever before. iMac features a glossy 24-inch widescreen display and ATI Radeon HD graphics that… Product details and pricing info |
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64 Customer Reviews Posted
- Love it!!
- Apple iMac Desktop with 24-inch Display MB325LL/A (2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2 GB RAM, 320 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD SuperDrive)
This is my first Mac, I've always used PCs but have become frustrated with all the glitches related to running Microsoft OS so I decided to take the plunge and try out what Apple has to offer; so glad I did! This thing is awesome, especially since I can use Boot Camp to dual boot both Leopard OS and WinXP (for those software applications that aren't yet available for Mac). I have had no trouble adjusting to this computer- everything is so logical and straightforward. My wife played on it as soon as I got it and now she's plotting how to get rid of her new HP 17" laptop so she can get one! I do wish that Amazon offered the option to upgrade things like RAM and video cards on the iMac- I'm a gamer and would have benefitted from the extra 2GB of RAM and the NVidia video card. Other than that I'm absolutely pleased with my new iMac. - 2008-09-06, 0 of 0 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- It's a Mac--What did you expect?
- A great desk-top machine! Everything I expected and more. No complaints. Included iWork would have been a nice touch. nmh
- 2008-09-06, 0 of 0 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Better then expected
- I purchased this iMac about a month ago and I have to say that is has exceeded my expectations, which were pretty high to begin with.
My biggest concern was how glossy the screen would be as I have returned laptops in the past due to the glare. I am happy to say that while the screen is beautiful, the gloss is not a factor at all. Images are bright and clear but I do not see any reflections at all, be mindful though that if you place the system directly opposite an open window you will get some reflections, that is just common sense.
Performance wise the system is very fast. I normally upgrade the memory to 4GB on every system I purchase, but so far I have not had any reason to upgrade from the standard 2GB. I suspect part of this is due to the faster system bus and memory and the larger L2 cache for the CPU.
The system is also whisper quiet - something that is really nice if you are like me and work in a very quiet office and can hear even the slightest fan noise.
All in all I am extremely happy. - 2008-09-04, 0 of 0 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Glad I made the switch!
- I have been a PC user for over 10 years. I still use one at work but if I could chose I would ask for a mac here too. My 4 year old desk top was showing its age very well, although it got the job done. I thought a new computer would be nice, but I thought about what my needs and use are on the pc to determine if I should spend $1000+ for a new one. After reading about the iMac and its OS I thought it sounded like exactly what I wanted. With my pc I email, browse the web, manage my music collection, and recorded TV with media center.
Why the mac has been a great fit: Native mail app that is very easy to use and set up. I used iTunes on my pc to sync my ipod so that was nothing new, just the quickness of how it launched and displayed my collection in cover flow. It is so smooth.
-iPhoto has been great for editing and organizing my photo collection. This is something I wanted to be able to do on my pc, but my folders were becoming too much to handle. Plus, I would have to spend $100+ for good photo editing software which would have only fixed one of my issues. That is money I would rather put towards a mac and did.
-Safari has been a great browser with little tricks that make it fun to use. I love how I can press command+i and email an entire web page to anyone, or command+shift+i to send a link. doing this will only open a new email window, not the entire email app. very nice and clean. If you are not a fan of safari, firefox works well on the mac as well.
-iMovie: I like to record video here and there but my pc could not handle the video very well. I have a Canon miniDV camcorder and was able to use it and my mac to create a short video of my niece in no time at all. I had the choice to upload to youtube or send the video to iTunes in a format for iPod, small, medium, or large. After doing this I was able to email the video to my sister-in-law who posted it on her blog.
-Time Machine: I pulled a 500gb drive from my pc, put it in an external case, reformatted it with 2 partitions using native mac apps, and set it up as the time machine drive. The second partition I use for extra storage although 320gb is plenty for my usage now. I plugged the drive in and a box popped up asking me if I want to use this drive as the time machine backup drive. Selecting yes will automatically start your first backup in the back ground. It is nice knowing that I don't have to continue burning backup disc of photos and music now.
There are options to allow you to record tv on a mac, but with most tv shows now online I can just go to their sites and watch a show I missed. The speed of this mac can easily display great looking video streamed from the web on a wireless-g network.
The mac has been fun to use and if you have any questions post in the comments. - 2008-08-27, 1 of 1 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Wish I had made the swith to Mac sooner...
- It took me about a week to get used to the differences between the Mac and the PC, but I learned everything fairly quickly without having to bust open some "Dummies" guide or instructions. Now that I am used to the Mac, I don't think I would ever switch back to a PC. Using a PC at work is frustratingly slow and difficult now. LOL The more I use my Mac and learn, the more I believe that the Mac's user interface is much more intuitive and user friendly than the PC's. Also, the setup straight out of the box is easier, the programs it comes with are not just junk or trial versions, and it is "smarter." =)
- 2008-08-27, 1 of 1 people found this review helpful, Rated:
