Wondering which Mac is right for you? Apple has several models to meet both your tech needs and wallet. From desktop (iMac, Mac mini, Mac Pro) to laptop (MacBook Air, MacBook, MacBook Pro), BlueBadger's spec guides can put you on the path to superior computing.
iMac Specs
Updating the screen from a 17 inch to either a 20 or 24 inch one isn't the only difference in the latest incarnation of the iMac. Gone is the white plastic, and in its place is another sleek, shiny power-toting machine. Maybe you don't know what you're doing on a Mac, but the iMac's professional-looking appearance will make everyone think you're an expert.
($1,199-$1,499)
2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
1GB memory
250GB hard drive
8x double-layer SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD +-RW/CD-RW)
ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT with 128MB memory
Built-in iSight video camera, AirPort Extreme, and Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
Ships with Mac OS X Leopard, iLife '08, Front Row, Photo Booth, Mighty Mouse, Apple keyboard, Apple Remote
+Great value
- Bigger HD would be nice
($1,199-$1,499)
2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
1GB memory
320GB hard drive
8x double-layer SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD +-RW/CD-RW)
ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO w/256MB memory
Built-in iSight video camera, AirPort Extreme, and Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
Ships with Mac OS X Leopard, iLife '08, Front Row, Photo Booth, Mighty Mouse, Apple keyboard, Apple Remote
+ Excellent value
- Wired mouse and keyboard
($1,799-$2299)
2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
1GB memory
320GB hard drive
8x double-layer SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD +-RW/CD-RW)
ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO with 256MB memory
Built-in iSight video camera, AirPort Extreme, and Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
Ships with Mac OS X Leopard, iLife '08, Front Row, Photo Booth, Mighty Mouse, Apple keyboard, Apple Remote
+Impressive specs
- More productivity software please
($1,799-$2,299)
2.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
2GB memory
500GB hard drive
8x double-layer SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD +-RW/CD-RW)
ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO with 256MB memory
Built-in iSight video camera, AirPort Extreme, and Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
Ships with Mac OS X Leopard, iLife '08, Front Row, Photo Booth, Mighty Mouse, Apple keyboard, Apple Remote
+ Whoosh! Superfast iMac
- Wireless costs extra
In-Depth iMac Reviews
"The 24-inch iMac's striking design and impressive performance compare favorably to its smaller 20-inch sibling. In addition to a larger screen size, the 24-inch model offers higher-end configuration options and, of course, a higher price tag. The 24-inch iMac comes in two standard configurations. The $1,799 system includes a 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo processor, 1GB of memory, and a 320GB hard drive; the higher-end configuration costs $2,299 and comes with a dual-core 2.8GHz Core 2 Extreme CPU, 2GB of RAM, and a 500GB hard drive." more from cnet.com...
"Although the white, thin-profile iMac form factor has had a long and venerable run since its introduction as the iMac G5, many felt it was time for a change. In the weeks leading up to the unveiling of the new iMac, the Applesphere twittered with rumors of aluminum enclosures, Santa Rosa chipsets, and the death of the 17" iMac." more from arstechnica.com...
"Let’s face it – the iMac, Apple’s flagship consumer desktop model, was long overdue a facelift. The iMac G5 arrived in August 2004, and 2006’s Intel iMacs looked identical to that model. Now though, the iMac has been given a complete makeover, and a performance hike to boot. Gone is the distinctive snow-white iMac case – the latest iMac replaces much of the body with a solid piece of anodized aluminium – taking a cue from the Mac Pro and MacBook Pro models." more from macworld.co.uk...
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