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The Apple iMAC (20-inch, 2.0GHz) is a Core 2 Duo-based, mainstream computer.Compared to other consumer level desktop computers on the market, it is midpriced at around $1,100.This PC also comes with a 20-inch flat panel display that supports 1680 x 1050 resolution.This system comes with 1 GB RAM, and a 250GB hard drive.
Specs: Environmental & energy standards compliance: EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Silver See full specs >>
Price range: $1,079.95 - $1,149.35
CNET product brief
Description: The Apple iMAC (20-inch, 2.0GHz) is a Core 2 Duo-based, mainstream computer.Compared to other consumer level desktop computers on the market, it is midpriced at around $1,100.This PC also comes with a 20-inch flat panel display that supports 1680 x 1050 resolution.This system comes with 1 GB RAM, and a 250GB hard drive.
Pros: Has a silver EPEAT Logo, which is considerably more favorable than some similarly priced desktop computers.By way of comparison, the average cost of a product with this favorable an EPEAT Logo is $1,745.Also, this desktop computer has a DVD? RW(? R DL) disc drive, which is more preferable than some similarly priced desktop computers.Also, this machine's Core 2 Duo based CPU is zippy enough to handle demanding applications, such as digital video.However, the all-in-one design of this unit is good feng shui.
Cons: None noted, given available product data.
Suitability: Suited for those who want to balance price with performance.Comes with a DVD writer, allowing you to convert home movies from your digital camcorder onto DVD's.You can archive videos, photographs, mp3 clips, and all the email from your cousin onto CDs for easy storage with the included CD burner.The all-in-one design of this unit makes it more space efficient -- great for crowded dorm rooms.
Value: Overall, this desktop computer's features are in line with its price.Note that the purchase price also includes a 20-inch flat panel display.(Click here to see current prices and the latest reviews.)
Suggestions: (1) Using this PC's Firewire (1394) port, you can connect to many digital camcorders and other equipment and rapidly upload data to the computer's hard drive.(2) If you plan to be playing the latest 3-D games, you may want to invest in a more powerful video card from NVidia or ATI, which are popular with the gaming community (requires an open AGP or PCIe slot).
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