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, 1920×1080 HD resolution, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M
- Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard, includes new wireless Magic Mouse
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/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 … More >>
Apple iMac MB950LL/A 21.5-Inch Desktop
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5 comments
rommyc on December 6, 2009 at 5:44 am
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.
Ecualegacy on December 6, 2009 at 8:01 am
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.
michelle34 on December 6, 2009 at 8:14 am
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.
booklover2 on December 6, 2009 at 10:03 am
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.
Kathleen A. Rose on December 6, 2009 at 11:07 am
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.