Apple iMac MC413LL/A 21.5-Inch Desktop | 
| Brand: Apple
Category: Personal Computer
List Price: $1,499.00
Buy New: $1,419.99
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Seller: SilverBerries
Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 123
Media: Personal Computers
Operating System: Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 3.06
CPU Type: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processors: 1
System Memory: 4
Memory Type: SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 21
Dimensions (in): 25.5 x 22.2 x 9.2
MPN: MC413LL/A
Model: MC413LL/A
UPC: 885909367627
EAN: 0885909367627
ASIN: B002C74GOK
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| • | Ships in Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging | | • | 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor | | • | 1TB Hard Drive, DVD SuperDrive, 4GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM | | • | 21.5" LED-backlit display with a widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio, 1920x1080 HD resolution, ATI Radeon HD 4670-256MB | | • | Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard, includes new wireless Magic Mouse |
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Product Description
Featuring brilliant LED-backlit 21.5 widescreen display in a edge-to-edge glass design and seamless all aluminum enclosure. The iMac, is the fastest ever with Intel Core 2 Duo processors starting at 3.06 GHz. Storage is never an issue with the iMac, this unit features a 500GB 7200-rpm Serial ATA hard drive. The iMac ships with a wireless keyboard and the wireless Magic Mouse, the worlds first mouse with Multi-Touch technology. 21.5 iMac - 3.06GHz/1TB HD plus ATI Radeon HD 4670 graphics with 256MB Apple Wireless Keyboard Magic Mouse Cleaning cloth Power cord Install/restore DVDs Printed and electronic documentation
Amazon.com Product Description
Updated with a brilliant 21.5-inch LED-backlit widescreen display in a new edge-to-edge glass design and seamless all aluminum enclosure, the new Apple iMac is ideal for watching high definition movies and TV shows from iTunes, or editing and watching your own videos or photos using iLife. The iMac now also comes standard with a wireless keyboard and the new Magic Mouse, which features Apple's Multi-Touch technology. And it's faster than ever with a 3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor. 
The 21.5-inch iMac features a brilliant LED-backlit display with widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio. | 
The iMac declutters your desktop with a wireless keyboard and new Magic Mouse--the world's first Multi-Touch mouse. |  | The iMac's display offers a 1920 x 1080-pixel resolution (for native 1080p high-definition viewing), and it uses IPS technology to deliver consistent color across an ultra wide 178 degree viewing angle. This 21.5-inch model also features improved graphics with the ATI Radeon HD 4670 graphics processor with 256 MB of dedicated video memory. It's powered by a 3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, which provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved multitasking, video, and gaming performance. It comes pre-loaded with Apple's Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard operating system--an operating system custom-designed for the advanced technology inside--and it also comes with the iLife '09 suite of applications, including iPhoto, iMovie, Garageband, and iTunes. Key Features - 21.5-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with IPS technology, a 1920 x 1080-pixel resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio, 320 cd/m2 brightness rating, and 178-degree viewing angle (horizontal and vertical)
- 3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3 MB shared L2 cache for excellent multitasking
- 1 TB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 RPM)
- 4 GB installed RAM (1066 MHz DDR3; supports up to 16 GB)
- ATI Radeon HD 4670 graphics processor (with 256 MB of GDDR3 memory) for better gaming performance and better responsiveness for video and photo editing
- 8x slot-loading SuperDrive with double-layer DVD support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/
- Built-in iSight camera for video chatting
- Wi-Fi wireless networking (based on 802.11n specification; 802.11a/b/g compatible)
- Gigabit Ethernet wired networking (10/100/1000BASE-T)
- Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) for connecting with peripherals such as keyboards, mice and cell phones
- Side-loading SD card slot
- Four USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port
- Mini DisplayPort video output with optional adapters for DVI and VGA output
- Built-in stereo speakers with two internal 17-watt high-efficiency amplifiers along with built-in microphone, optical digital audio output/headphone out, optical digital audio input/audio line in
- Dimensions: 20.8 x 7.42 x 17.75 inches (WxDxH)
- Weight: 20.5 pounds
- Included Apple Wireless Keyboard and Magic Mouse
What's in the Box
iMac, Apple Wireless Keyboard, Magic Mouse, cleaning cloth, power cord, install/restore DVDs, printed and electronic documentation Limited Warranty And Service
The iMac comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer's purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts. Key Features Big, Beautiful Display Combined with All-In-One Simplicity
The evolution of the Apple iMac. | The new iMac has come a long way from the first 15-inch iMac. The all-in-one design of the first flat-panel iMac cleaned up the desktop, and put everything you need--display, processor, graphics card, hard drive, optical drive, memory, and more--inside one simple enclosure. New technology inside and out makes the new iMac a worthy addition to the all-in-one dynasty. This 21.5-inch model features an edge-to-edge glass display that covers nearly the entire front of the enclosure. When all you see is the display, nothing gets between you and what's onscreen. Movies, TV shows, websites, photos--everything looks stunning on the new 16:9 widescreen iMac display. And the LED backlighting in the new iMac helps push more light through the pixels with remarkable brightness and efficiency. And because the LED backlight doesn't take up much space, the iMac enclosure stays thin--even with all the high-performance components inside. The iMac display is designed to look great from almost any angle. A technology called in-plane switching (IPS) makes this possible. Whether you're sitting in front of the display or standing off to the side, you'll get a perfect picture with superb color consistency and no loss of detail. The wider iMac display allows more room to separate the two hottest components, the CPU and the GPU. This keeps things cool inside the iMac enclosure. Apple engineers also implemented an intelligent control system that monitors temperatures and delivers just the right amount of airflow to critical components. And the three fans inside iMac have been tuned to be ultraquiet. While you'll find a collection of ports on the back of iMac, you won't find much else. A seamless, precision-forged enclosure makes the back one continuous aluminum surface. And there's only one cord: the power cord. Wireless Magic Mouse and Keyboard
Forget the mouse as you know it. Every iMac comes with the wireless Magic Mouse: the world's first Multi-Touch mouse. Use it once and you'll wonder how you ever used anything else. There's no scroll ball, no clunky wheel, no cord, and no visible button. Instead, the Magic Mouse uses Multi-Touch technology to let you control everything with simple gestures. Give them a try and you'll find that Magic Mouse changes the way you interact with your computer. Built-in software lets you configure Magic Mouse any way you want. Its smooth, seamless design is ambidextrous, and it supports two-button clicking--without buttons. The iMac banishes desktop clutter completely with a wireless keyboard to go with the wireless Magic Mouse. This low-profile keyboard takes up less desk space--24 percent less--than larger keyboards. There's no numeric keypad, so you can place your mouse comfortably next to the keyboard. And built-in Bluetooth means there are no cables to connect. Built-in Wi-Fi
High-speed 802.11n wireless technology is built into iMac. And with Time Capsule or the AirPort Express Base Station, every computer in every room can wirelessly connect to iMac, the Internet, and each other. Over this network, everyone can print, surf the web, and play music on iTunes through your home stereo--wirelessly. iSight Webcam
Hidden behind the glass display at the top of iMac is an iSight camera. Use it with iChat, and you can be anywhere without actually being there. Video chat with up to three of your friends, share a video with a colleague, or present to a client. Use iSight with Photo Booth for fun photo effects. And there's no need to waste valuable primping time installing software or configuring the camera. Pre-Loaded with Mac OS X Snow Leopard and iLife '09 Every Mac comes with Mac OS X Snow Leopard, the world's most advanced operating system, and iLife, Apple's innovative suite of applications for managing photos, making movies and creating and learning to play music. Snow Leopard builds on a decade of OS X innovation and success with hundreds of refinements, new core technologies and out of the box support for Microsoft Exchange. iLife features iPhoto, to easily organize and manage photos; iMovie with powerful easy-to-use new features such as Precision Editor, video stabilization and advanced drag and drop; and GarageBand which introduces a whole new way to help you learn to play piano and guitar. Installed software
- Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard (includes Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools)
- iLife '09 (includes iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, iWeb, iDVD)
Environmentally Friendly Design Because Apple designs both hardware and software, we can reduce our environmental footprint in ways others can't. For starters, a highly efficient power supply reduces the amount of power wasted when bringing electricity from the wall to your Mac. Unlike a lot of PCs, a Mac uses energy-efficient hardware components that work hand in hand with the operating system to conserve power--even between keystrokes. A Mac also doesn't contain a lot of toxic materials. All Mac displays are mercury and arsenic free, and the internal components are free of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and brominated flame retardants (BFRs). Efficient Power Supply
The iMac includes a highly efficient power supply that reduces the amount of power wasted when bringing electricity from the wall to your computer. Lower power consumption reduces energy bills and lessens the environmental impact of greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. Advanced Power Management
Unlike a lot of Windows-based PC systems, iMac uses energy-efficient hardware components that work hand in hand with the operating system to conserve power. Mac OS X spins down hard drives and activates sleep mode on already energy-efficient LED-backlit displays. And it balances tasks across both central processors and graphics processors. Mac OS X never misses a power-saving opportunity, no matter how small. It even regulates the processor between keystrokes, reducing power between the letters you type. That's just one of many ways Apple manages small amounts of power that add up to big savings. ENERGY STAR Qualification
The iMac meets the stringent low power requirements set by the EPA, making it ENERGY STAR qualified. ENERGY STAR 5.0 sets significantly higher efficiency limits for power supplies and aggressive limits for the computer's typical annual power consumption.
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 First Two Weeks Were Great But... March 16, 2010
Devrim (Palm Beach, FL)
The SuperDrive would not work at all. Yes, I attempted to play a DVD for the first time the other night and it would spin very loudly and ultimately eject it. The first time I've experienced this after purchasing a new computer. At any rate, Apple tech support determined the product was defective, so a new one should arrive tomorrow via Amazon. Hopefully, I will have better luck this time.
Update: I received a replacement yesterday. Other then the fact I had to contact Amazon because they didn't credit me the proper sum for the return shipping (which they quickly corrected), the new unit appears to be working properly this time. Anyhow, the initial setup was a breeze and the overall functionality and design of the computer is simply incredible.
Computing Heaven March 8, 2010
Eleanor Faye Lewis (Georgia)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was a 25 year PC user who has switched to MAC for the first time. I am in ecstasy over this thing. Switching has been totally pain free. Do you want to load songs without worrying about conflicts with your anti-spyware, popup blockers? Would you like to download a song or software without having to figure out how to reconfigure the latest version of IE? Are you burned out on glitches with something not working with something else? Are you tired of trojans in spite of having 5 anti-virus programs on your PC? Are you tired of not having enough ram to work on your computer because your anti-spyware eats it up? Do you hate Norton? Is configuring your USB modem a pain? Are you tired of working on your computer rather than working with it? If yes, to the above, get an IMAC. I just burned out on PCS and making the switch was far better than I had hoped.
Setup is a breeze. The hardest thing for me, the former PC user, to get used to was the keyboard commands. I thought I would never figure out how to pop the DVD out of the player. I kept looking for the button on the player itself. It is on the keyboard. (Top right hand funky arrow key on keyboard, LOL). Everything that is normally hard about computers was effortless.
I love it! I loaded Open Office on it and it works like a charm. I don't need MS Office. I got Rapidweaver for web design and adore that as well. I was able to do in 2 hours in Rapid Weaver what it took me 4 weeks to do in MS Expression Web. Without all the MS quirks to boot.
Itunes on my IMAC runs like a dream. What I can't get over are the built-in speakers that come with the IMAC. They are quite impressive for built-in speakers. The DVD player burns better sounding CDs than the one I had before and the one I have at work. (I haven't tried it on my new portable one for my Windows 7 laptop). The CDS sound better on my truck stereo system than the other 2 drives I have used before. Yes, I download music without dealing with a single problem to solve involving computer security. I am in awe over this. I spent 2 hours downloading music and ALL of that time was spent picking out songs rather than downloading the same tune over and over and figuring out why it didn't load and where the heck did it go after I loaded it.
Another thing I can't get over is the quality of programs in iLife. Iphoto is a dang good program. The quality of these programs really make this computer a bargain. You get quality software that work seamlessly together. Stickies is the greatest thing EVER put on a computer.
As for Snow Leopard. Thus far, I have played a few simple puzzle games, created Open Office documents, downloaded music, played DVDs, surfed the web, designed a website, edited photos and have yet had to be formally introduced to Snow Leopard. This is the kind of operating system I like. I don't have to know anything to get it to work. It is entirely possible that we will be strangers for a long, long time and that is just fine with me. I knew more about XP and Windows Vista and 7 than I ever wanted to know.
I love the touch of the keyboard. It is superior to every other computer keyboard I have used. I love the Magic Mouse. I don't miss cords. With this computer, you don't get the numeric keypad and if that is a problem for you, you need to order the Apple keyboard with it.
My mediocre internet connection runs significantly faster with this machine. I no longer have to read my gmail in classic mode for slow connections. Loading my Verizon software which can be a pain was a breeze. It works a thousand times better than it does on my laptop and netbook.
Watching movies is a dream because the monitor is excellent HD and the 21.5 inch is more than enough for me. Perfect for watching movies.
All my photos that were saved onto a flashdrive from my PC loaded without a glitch onto the IMac. I was stunned at that.
The quality of the software that came with it makes the thing a bargain. If I gotten comparable software elsewhere, it would have jacked up the price of a pc by several hundreds of dollars and it still would not have worked as fluidly. Editing photos is an unbelievable experience and playing DVDs makes Media Player look like such an amateur.
This, folks, is love. Next to my Kindle, may be the second greatest material possession I have ever owned. The Kindle is still first place.
But, the single, very best thing about this computer is that you don't turn it off unless you are going to move it. It goes into sleep mode. Not the HP type sleep mode where it never wakes up again but a sleep mode that it comes out of very fast. So, when you want to use your computer, you don't have to turn it on and wait, and wait and wait. You don't have to turn it off. It just goes to sleep. That fast. That simple.
Amazon, as always was flawless. Ordered, it was shipped, it arrived, no problem.
Why didn't I do this before?
Mac is the best of the best. March 3, 2010
Jackie A. Smith (tennessee)
I upgraded from a g4. I loved it too. I had it five years with no problems. This computer is great and I have no problems with it. I have had it for over a month and it is up to what is told about it. No doubt mac builds the best. mac puts all it own components into
the computer that makes it work better no problems with the drivers.
It does run a little warm. but this seems to be normal. Not easy to work on. buy the protection plan. I do not think you will need it worked on if you treat it right.
 The ordering experiance was terrible, I ordered the 1 and received 2 amazon then charged me a restocking fee, I wouldn't order March 2, 2010
James Hau
1 out of 14 found this review helpful
This was a terrible purchase decision, I ordered 1 Mac and received two. After ordering the Mac the next morning I checked my email to see that amazon had shipped me 2, tried to cancel shipment but was to late. Upon receiving the Mac's I brought one back to the pack and ship (unopened) and sent back with the lables amazon gave.
I then recieved an email from amazon stating that I was only gettting parcial credit on something I didn't order.
I would never order from them again, I think its a skam.
Tech Envy Generator February 24, 2010
A. Walker
I gave a great deal of thought in acquiring a new desktop. I wanted something that would run Adobe CS4 without breaking a sweat AND without breaking the bank. I looked at several all-in-ones to that end and read many reviews. Also, I wanted something that would leave my desk free of clutter allowing me to spread my work out in front of me, with my tablet, my keyboard, mouse, etc and not have a ton of cords running down to a box blowing hot air onto my feet. Finally, it needed to have a vibrant display that would be easily paired with a second monitor. My iMac did all of these things admirably.
Using an adapter, I paired it with a 2159m 21.5" HP Monitor. I had to use a small platform to raise the monitor to the proper height. Both devices go together well and have comparable screen quality. Yeah, the iMac is noticeably better, but the price of the 2159m speaks for itself. Also, my Wacom Intous4 medium pen tablet scaled perfectly to the screen using the toggle function to select the iMac's display. Everything I connect to my iMac from scanners, to printers, to peripherals "just works" as the saying goes.
This machine runs very hot. From all indication this is normal and I even read about a fellow overseas who's only possession to survive his house fire was an iMac of relatively the same make. Yep, he was able to even switch it on in the aftermath. Also, it is very quiet. Utterly ruined me it has, making other computers sound dreadfully noisy by comparison. In all my use of the thing, the only time I had an error message was when I went to Apple's site and tried to use Safari to watch one of their commercials after clicking the HD option. I chuckled when Safari crashed interacting with Apple's own site. It loaded up on the second try, and had no trouble afterward, since, and hopefully into the future.
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