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Compare Apple iMac G5 17 in. (M9248LL/A) Mac Desktop to Apple iMac 20 in. (MA589B/A) Mac Desktop - with Front Row

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Apple iMac G5 17 in. (M9248LL/A) Mac Desktop Image

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Product Description   
 
The Apple iMac G5 offers an amazing amount of processing power in an elegant and portable design that will fit the décor of any office or home office. Lightweight and brimming with cutting... More
The Apple iMac G5 offers an amazing amount of processing power in an elegant and portable design that will fit the décor of any office or home office. Lightweight and brimming with cutting edge features, there’s no need to clutter your desktop with a nest of messy cables. Hidden behind the display, you’ll find the entire computer: central processing unit (CPU), logic board, hard drive, optical drive, speakers, microphone and power supply. You’ll actually find that the computer just fades away as you organize music and photos, or compose tunes and edit movies with the iLife suite of integrated applications for your digital lifestyle. The iMac G5 is a complete multimedia powerhouse suitable for all your applications, work or play. 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 M9248LL/A MA589B/A
Key Features   
Form Factor   What is "Form Factor"? All-in-one All-in-one
Processor   What is "Processor"? PowerPC G5 1.6 GHz Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz
Installed Memory 256 MB (DDR SDRAM) 1 GB (DDR2 SDRAM)
Operating System Apple MacOS X 10.3 Apple MacOS X 10.4
Display 17 in. Flat Panel LCD 20 in. Flat Panel LCD
Processor   
Processor Type   What is "Processor Type"? PowerPC G5 Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed   What is "Processor Speed"? 1.6 GHz 2.16 GHz
Processor Manufacturer IBM 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 533 MHz 667 MHz
Video Output Interface AGP 8x PCI Express
Memory   
RAM Technology DDR SDRAM DDR2 SDRAM
Installed RAM   What is "Installed RAM"? 256 MB 1 GB
Max Supported RAM 2 GB 3 GB
Supported RAM speeds 400 MHz 667 MHz
Installed Video Memory 64 MB 128 MB
Number of Memory Slots Unknown 2 x DIMMs
Installed Cache Memory 512 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 Unknown Built In Web Camera
Hard Drive   
Hard Drive Interface Serial ATA Serial ATA
Hard Drive Capacity   What is "Hard Drive Capacity"? 80 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"? CD-RW/DVD-ROM DVD±RW Dual Layer/CD-RW
Optical Drive Read Speed 24x (CD) • 8x (DVD) 24x (CD) • 8x (DVD)
Optical Drive Write Speed 24x (CD) 8x (DVD+R) • 8x (DVD-R) • 2.4x (DVD+R DL)
Optical Drive ReWrite Speed 16x (CD-RW) 16x (CD-RW) • 4x (DVD+RW) • 4x (DVD-RW)
Audio / Video   
On Board Graphic Processor NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra ATI Radeon X1600
Video Out Ports Unknown DVI x 1 • 15 Pin D-Sub VGA port x 1 • S-Video x 1 • Composite x 1
Max. Video Resolution 1440 x 900 2045 x 1536
Audio Output Type Headphones • Speaker(s) • Optical Digital Headphones • Sound card • Speaker(s) • Optical Digital • Line Out
Audio Input Line In (3.5mm) Integrated Microphone • Line In (3.5mm) • Optical Digital In
Modem   
Modem Type Modem Unknown
Networking   
Networking Type Integrated 10/100 Network Card Bluetooth • Integrated 10/100/1000 Network Card • Integrated Wireless LAN
Data Link Protocol Ethernet • Fast Ethernet Bluetooth • Ethernet • Fast Ethernet • Gigabit Ethernet • IEEE 802.11g
Dimensions   
Weight 18.5 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 September, 2004 January, 2006
UPC 718908519042 Unknown
Product ID 22656488 36495638
OS Certified Apple MacOS X 10.3 MacOS X 10.4
 
Product Reviews
Apple iMac G5 17 in. (M9248LL/A) Mac Desktop Image
Apple iMac G5 17 in. (M9248LL/A) Mac Desktop
4.5/5 stars
11 reviews
Apple iMac 20 in. (MA589B/A) Mac Desktop - with Front Row Image
Apple iMac 20 in. (MA589B/A) Mac Desktop - with Front Row

Good Riddance Willy G.

by MagnumForce , Jan 23, 2005
Pros: Footprint, speed, beautiful LCD screen, quiet as anything, good value.
Cons: One button mouse from hell.
The Bottom Line: Quality, performance, and ease of use. The closest I've ever seen a computer come to becoming an appliance.
This reviewer recommends this product.
Review: Being employed makes people do rash things. Check that, being employed, single, and without children makes people do rash things.

And so it was that I was staring at the 15 inch monitor of my 7 year old PC last month, shopping around...
Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  

brad's Experience

by brad , Dec 12, 2004
Pros: power. versatility. convenience. mobility.
Cons: I personally have a problem with my optical drive.
The Bottom Line: Aside from the problem I'm having with my optical drive, this machine is the best computer I have ever used. That should say it all. 20 years of computing.
This reviewer recommends this product.
Review: Hello. Let me tell you about my new iMac G5.

I received my new iMac around October 7, 2004. I waited to review this thing until I had thoroughly used it and tested it with a variety of applications. I think I'm at that point. Following are...
Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  
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