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Compare Apple iMac 17 in. (MA199LL/A) Mac Desktop - with Front Row to Apple iMac 20 in. (MA589B/A) Mac Desktop - with Front Row

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Apple iMac 17 in. (MA199LL/A) Mac Desktop - with Front Row Image

Apple iMac 20 in. (MA589B/A) Mac Desktop - with Front Row Image
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Product Description   
 
Rev up your digital life at speeds twice as fast as the previous iMac. Intel Core Duo and iLife ’06 raise the bar — again — of what makes a personal computer so personal. Enjoy everything... More
Rev up your digital life at speeds twice as fast as the previous iMac. Intel Core Duo and iLife ’06 raise the bar — again — of what makes a personal computer so personal. Enjoy everything you love about iMac, only turbocharged. Less
Yes, there really is a computer in there. It’s iMac, the quintessential all-in-one computer that provides everything you need and nothing you don’t. From the popular 17-inch to the majestic... More
Yes, there really is a computer in there. It’s iMac, the quintessential all-in-one computer that provides everything you need and nothing you don’t. From the popular 17-inch to the majestic new 24-inch model, iMac stands suspended gracefully in mid-air, perfectly balanced. With hardly any desktop footprint, iMac offers an extraordinary range of features to enhance your digital life. Less
Product MPN   
MPN MA199LL/A MA589B/A
Key Features   
Form Factor   What is "Form Factor"? All-in-one All-in-one
Processor   What is "Processor"? Core Duo 1.83 GHz Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz
Installed Memory 512 MB (DDR2 SDRAM) 1 GB (DDR2 SDRAM)
Operating System Apple MacOS X 10.4 Apple MacOS X 10.4
Display 17 in. Flat Panel LCD 20 in. Flat Panel LCD
Processor   
Processor Type   What is "Processor Type"? Core Duo Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed   What is "Processor Speed"? 1.83 GHz 2.16 GHz
Processor Manufacturer Intel Intel
Installed Qty. 1 1
Max Qty. 1 Unknown
Display   
Display Type Flat Panel LCD Flat Panel LCD
Display Size 17 in. 20 in.
Motherboard   
Bus Speed 667 MHz 667 MHz
Video Output Interface PCI Express PCI Express
Memory   
RAM Technology DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 SDRAM
Installed RAM   What is "Installed RAM"? 512 MB 1 GB
Max Supported RAM 2 GB 3 GB
Supported RAM speeds 667 MHz 667 MHz
Installed Video Memory 128 MB 128 MB
Number of Memory Slots Unknown 2 x DIMMs
Installed Cache Memory 2048 KB 4096 KB
Technical Features   
Integrated Input/Output Ports USB 2.0 x 3 • USB 1.1 x 2 • FireWire (IEEE1394a) x 2 USB 2.0 x 3 • USB 1.1 x 2 • FireWire (IEEE1394a) x 2 • RJ45 Lan Port x 1 • FireWire (IEEE1394b) x 1
Other Features Infrared Remote Control • Built In Web Camera Built In Web Camera
Hard Drive   
Hard Drive Interface Serial ATA Serial ATA
Hard Drive Capacity   What is "Hard Drive Capacity"? 160 GB 250 GB
Hard Drive Rotation Speed 7,200 RPM 7,200 RPM
Storage Controller Type Serial ATA Serial ATA
CD / DVD   
CD / DVD Type   What is "CD / DVD Type"? DVD±RW DVD±RW Dual Layer/CD-RW
Optical Drive Read Speed 24x (CD) • 8x (DVD) 24x (CD) • 8x (DVD)
Optical Drive Write Speed 2.4x (DVD+R) • 24x (CD) • 8x (DVD+R) • 8x (DVD-R) 8x (DVD+R) • 8x (DVD-R) • 2.4x (DVD+R DL)
Optical Drive ReWrite Speed 8x (CD-RW) • 4x (DVD+RW) • 4x (DVD-RW) 16x (CD-RW) • 4x (DVD+RW) • 4x (DVD-RW)
Audio / Video   
On Board Graphic Processor ATI Radeon X1600 ATI Radeon X1600
Video Out Ports DVI x 1 DVI x 1 • 15 Pin D-Sub VGA port x 1 • S-Video x 1 • Composite x 1
Max. Video Resolution 2045 x 1536 2045 x 1536
Audio Output Type Headphones • Sound card • Speaker(s) • Optical Digital Headphones • Sound card • Speaker(s) • Optical Digital • Line Out
Audio Input Integrated Microphone • Line In (3.5mm) Integrated Microphone • Line In (3.5mm) • Optical Digital In
Networking   
Networking Type Bluetooth • Integrated 10/100/1000 Network Card • Integrated Wireless LAN Bluetooth • Integrated 10/100/1000 Network Card • Integrated Wireless LAN
Data Link Protocol Bluetooth • Ethernet • Fast Ethernet • Gigabit Ethernet • IEEE 802.11g Bluetooth • Ethernet • Fast Ethernet • Gigabit Ethernet • IEEE 802.11g
Dimensions   
Weight 15.5 lb. 22 lb.
Width 16.8 in. 19.4 in.
Depth 6.8 in. 7.4 in.
Height 16.9 in. 18.6 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year Unknown
Miscellaneous   
Release Date January, 2006 January, 2006
UPC 885909096114 Unknown
Product ID 28846564 36495638
Exterior Color White Unknown
OS Certified Unknown MacOS X 10.4
 
Product Reviews
Apple iMac 17 in. (MA199LL/A) Mac Desktop - with Front Row Image
Apple iMac 17 in. (MA199LL/A) Mac Desktop - with Front Row
4.5/5 stars
4 reviews
Apple iMac 20 in. (MA589B/A) Mac Desktop - with Front Row Image
Apple iMac 20 in. (MA589B/A) Mac Desktop - with Front Row

Intel inside a Mac, with Educational Discount to Boot! - iMac Intel Core Duo 17"

by pilotpat , Jan 15, 2006
Pros: Rock-solid Mac reliability, huge boost in performance, no increase in price.
Cons: Limited software without Virtual PC work-around. Older Mac Pro applications require upgrade.
The Bottom Line: Faster, with Mac reliability and the same super price. What else could you ask for?
This reviewer recommends this product.
Review: The long-awaited iMac with Intel's Core Duo processor is here!

My review is of the 17-inch model, running the new 1.83GHz processor, a base system with no additional options (except Microsoft Office for Mac 2004).

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Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  

A great computer but you must do your homework

by doublewhammy , Mar 16, 2006
Pros: It does what it does extremely well
Cons: Limited software selection as of yet
The Bottom Line: A great machine, but do your research. I expect my rating, below, to improve with time. Price, above, included upgraded memory, hard drive, tax.
This reviewer recommends this product.
Review: This is my first Mac. Personally, I find that the move from PC is NOT like swinging from vine to vine. That said, I have to admit that this Mac is, well, SUPER COOL. I'm impressed with it on three levels: 1) the looks of the physical package which...
Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  
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