Apple iMac MB950LL/A 21.5-Inch Desktop
- Ships in Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging
- 3.06GHz Intel Dual Core Processor
- 500GB Hard Drive, DVD SuperDrive, 4GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM
- 21.5” LED-backlit display with a widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio, 1920x1080 HD resolution, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M
- Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard, includes new wireless Magic Mouse
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/500GB HD Apple Wireless Keyboard Magic Mouse Cleaning cloth Power cord Install/restore DVDs Printed and electronic documentationAmazon.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.
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 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. |
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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
- 500 GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 RPM)
- 4 GB installed RAM (1066 MHz DDR3; supports up to 16 GB)
- NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor (with 256 MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory) for an outstanding everyday graphics experience
- 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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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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I mean look, literally. I was circling an iMac for months and was just about to pull the trigger, when an internet search turned up forums full of users railing against the iMac display. Apple is proud of its glossiness and touts it as a feature; many users complain that it’s more effective as a mirror than a monitor. And sure enough, I went to the Apple store several times at lunch and darned if it doesn’t reflect everything in the room. So check it out in person, and see if it’s an issue for you. And think about the room you’re going to use it in. I was going to pop for an aftermarket antiglare film, but that seemed like putting mudflaps on a new Ferrari so I came up with a better solution - got a Mac Mini and bought the monitor of my choice, since almost every computer monitor sold has antiglare coating as standard equipment. Plus, you’re not stuck with the AIO design that makes future upgrades difficult - if you decide in a year or two you want a 24, or 26 or 32 inch monitor, you’ve got to buy it, plug it into your iMac and keep that big machine around. It’s OK to go Mac, just look (and look again) before you iMac.
Rating: 2 / 5
Pros: Gorgeous Hi-Def Built-in display. Wi-fi for cordless keyboard & touch only mouse with cool intertial scrolling. Good built-in speakers and microphone. Runs quiet. Fully functional with 2 cords: the power cord and a USB-to-iPod cable. BEAUTIFUL!
Cons: Keyboard and mouse gave wrist pain week 1. Magic Mouse tracking fine but not as snappy as a wired mouse. Keyboard needs a 9 key numeric pad. Machine can run a bit hot. Snow Leapord firewall glitches (Allow/Deny Popup). Choppy camera movie capture.
Summary: The Good:
This is my first Mac and it is BEAUTIFUL. Couldn’t be happier with the display. I didn’t think I would warm up to the glossy, but I don’t notice it because the backlight is so bright. Love the ability to have only 2 wires connected to it (assuming you have a router) and still be fully functional: 1 USB cable for my iPod and 1 power cord.
The Bad:
The keyboard and mouse are cute and functional, but ergnonomically unliveable without either some habit changing effort or wrist supports. I already work 2 previously pain-free pc intensive jobs on a 70 hr week … no coinicidence. Still wish I had a number key pad on the wireless, but for my purposes, I’m fine without it. Built-in camera Camera movie isn’t smooth.
The Ugly:
Firewall flashes Allow/Deny popup for 1 sec on 3rd party progs. 2 months since 10.6 release and still waiting on a fix. Safari takes 1 min to open secure banking & credit card sites. I worry about the machine running hot.
Final Word: I love my mac. I’ve waited a long time for it and it is a great thing to have. The ergonomics of the keyboard and mouse have dampened things though, but I’m finding solutions. Mac OS X is taking some time to learn, but overall a positive experience. Truth be told I could get everything I wanted done on a Windows 7 platform with higher specs at half the price but then again it wouldn’t be with half the style or promise of long term performance. Windows 7 might deliver on that, but Mac OS has a proven track record . Definitely recommend this computer.
Rating: 4 / 5
This is my 6th Apple and the best yet. I’ve had for a month and it’s just great. New features are awesome. Speed is amazing. Can have many apps open at once. Screen size is great. The magic mouse is my favorite part. It’s the best mouse I’ve ever used. Wonderful computer.
Rating: 5 / 5
I am very impressed with my new 21.5 iMac. I have come over from the PC side and plan to never return! I like the simplicity of the Mac. It runs several programs at once without even a hint of slowing down. The graphics are awesome as well. I am extremely pleased with this purchase.
Rating: 5 / 5
Apple iMac MB950LL/A 21.5-Inch Desktop My computer experience is limited and iMac far exceeds Windows Vista for ease of use. iMac does not lock up, interfere with the programs you are working in, and does not cut off internet access as I have experienced with the Vista. Couldn’t be happier or more productive than with my iMac.
Rating: 5 / 5