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3M PFIM27 Desktop Privacy Filter for iMac 27" – 27" LCD $123.49 3M PFIM27 Desktop Privacy Filter for iMac 27" – 27" LCD |
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Apple iMac 27 – Inch 1TB 2.7GHz Intel Core i5 $1399 CPU and Memory: Intel Core i5 quad core. DDR3 RAM. 4GB. Processor speed 2.7GHz. General features: Weight 13.8kg. Power saving facility. Size H51.7, W65, D20.7cm. Monitor: Widescreen. Resolution 2560 x 1440 pixels. 27in LED-backlit glossy widescreen TFT display. Operating system & software: Preloaded manufacturers suite of applications include: Mac OS X. Interfaces and connectivity: Wireless keyboard and mouse. Built-in microphone. Built-in speakers. Built-in sound system. Wireless/WiFi enabled. Bluetooth. 1 FireWire port. Ethernet port. 4 USB ports. SDXC media card reader. Graphics: AMD 6770M graphics card with 512MB memory. DVD optical drives: 4x DVD+RW speed. 4x DVD-RW speed. 4x CD-RW speed. Dual layer. Hard drive: 1000GB 1TB hard drive. By Apple. |
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Apple iMac 27 – Inch 1TB 3.1GHz Intel Core i5 $1649 CPU and Memory: Intel Core i5 quad core. Processor speed 3.1GHz. 4GB. DDR3 RAM. Hard drive: 1000GB 1TB hard drive. DVD optical drives: Dual layer. 4x CD-RW speed. 4x DVD-RW speed. 4x DVD+RW speed. General features: Power saving facility. Weight 13.8kg. Size H51.7, W65, D20.7cm. Monitor: Widescreen. Resolution 2560 x 1440 pixels. 27in LED-backlit glossy widescreen TFT display. Operating system & software: Preloaded manufacturers suite of applications include: Mac OS X. Interfaces and connectivity: Ethernet port. 1 FireWire port. Bluetooth. Wireless/WiFi enabled. Built-in sound system. Built-in speakers. Built-in microphone. Wireless keyboard and mouse. 4 USB ports. SDXC media card reader. Graphics: AMD 6970M graphics card with 1000MB memory. By Apple. |
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Teach Yourself VISUALLY iMac $29.99 The perfect introduction for getting up and running and getting the most out of your iMac Apple’s iMac is a sleek, all-in-one desktop. In a clear, easy-to-follow visual format, Teach Yourself VISUALLY iMac demonstrates everything you need to know about your new Apple iMac, from the iMac’s features and capabilities to the most common peripherals you’ll be using with it. Whether you’re a total newbie to Macs and the Mac OS or an experienced user looking for expert tips to improve your experience, this book is your perfect guide. Takes you through the basics to get up and running with the iMac’s plug-and-play simplicity Walks you through setting up a customized desktop, working with the OS, working with email, and troubleshooting and maintenance tricks that will extend the life of an iMac Explores such topics such as editing photos in iPhoto, creating award winning home movies with iMovie, and connecting all those cool devices like an iPhone or iPod so that readers can kick back and chill out with iTunes Shows you how to browse the web with Safari, use iCal to track appointments, and what to do if something should ever go wrong with your iMac With 450 rich, full color screenshots and illustrations, and straight-forward step-by-step instructions, Teach Yourself VISUALLY iMac will quickly make you comfortable with your iMac and help you master the advanced features that make the iMac so cool. |
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VGA to Mini VGA Adapter Cable for Apple iMac eMac Laptop $7.49 Description:This VGA to VGA Cable was specially designed to allow users to connect the adapter to the Mini-VGA port for the 12″ PowerBook / iMac / iBook / eMac or other Laptops and the VGA end of the adapter to an external VGA monitor or projector.The Mini VGA Cable plugs into the VGA video-out port built into your eMac, iMac flat panel, PowerBook G4 (12″), or iBook.Both video-mirroring and extended desktop modes are supported.Compatible with: eMac, iMac G5, iMac G4 (Flat Panel), 12-inch Powerbook, iBook having a VGA Port, PC Laptop with a Mini VGA PortCertain iBook models may also have an A/V port for composite video-out. Use an Apple A/V Cable for composite video-out. The Apple Mini VGA Cable is for VGA video-out only.This is a non-OEM product.Length: 20cmWeight: 41gPackage includes:1 x Mini VGA to VGA Cable |
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TEN634725 Tenba Aircase RS-M27 – 27 iMac G5 $654.95 Capacity: Apple 27-inch iMac, plus keyboard, mouse and cables. Air Cases feature Tenba’s exclusive design and construction – including a patented internal framework – that offers you the shippable protection of a hard case at a fraction of the weight. Saves your back, saves your money. Over 30 sizes, virtually limitless possibilities. The industry standard for lightweight shipping cases for over 20 years. Tenba’s patented Air Case™ construction comprises a multi-layered skeleton of air-channeled plastic panels, high-density foam, and specially-molded framing components, with a heavily reinforced ballistic nylon outer shell. They are strong enough to stand on, even when empty, and are built to meet or exceed ATA shipping standards. |
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Apple Camera With Cable For 24" iMAC 922-8151 $18.25 Apple Camera With Cable For 24" iMAC 922-8151 |
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Apple MD179ZM/A VESA Mount Adaptor Kit $39.99 With a 100 x 100 mm attachment, any VESA compliant mounting solution can be attached. Once attached with the VESA mount adaptor, the computer or display conforms to the VESA MIS-D, 100, and C version specification. A tool provided in the kit enables you to remove the stand of your iMac or display, and attach the VESA adaptor. Using the adaptor, you can mount your iMac/display on a wall or with zero-footprint articulating arms conforming to VESA flat-panel mounting interface (FPMI). The Apple VESA Mount Adaptor for Apple Monitors Kit offers alternative mounting solutions for a 24 or 27 i iMac computer, 24 or 27 inch LED Cinema Display, or Apple Thunderbolt Display. Using the adaptor, you can mount your iMac / display on a wall or with zero-footprint articulating arms conforming to VESA flat-panel mounting interface (FPMI). By Apple. |
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September 10th, 2011 at 6:38 pm
Upgrading from an older iMac,
First things first: the iMac offered on this page has the quad-core Intel Core i5 processor. A configuration with a dual-core i3 processor is also sold by Amazon. A more powerful quad-core processor, the i7, is available as a build-to-order option from the online Apple Store. Be sure you’re looking at the configuration you want. Apple makes four 27″ Aluminum iMac processor setups in all: an i3, two with the i5, and an i7 (see the Comments on this review for a link to Apple’s official tech specs).
Now then, on with the show. Many reviewers of the previous release of the 27″ Aluminum iMac have already discussed the essential hardware and software features. So, rather than repeating stuff that has already been said, I am going to focus this review on my experience of upgrading from a G4 igloo iMac that was running System 10.5.8 .
Migration Assistant
*I used a Firewire 400 to Firewire 800 cable to move the contents of my old computer to the new machine with Migration Assistant.
*The process was virtually seamless, with only a few minor adjustments necessary to the transferred data. Only four applications required reinstallation: ClamXav, iTunes (due to the Soundflower plugin–in any case, no music was lost or damaged), Microsoft Expression Media 2, and a Juniper Networks remote access program (part of a corporate telecommuting package).
*Rules for Little Snitch, a third party utility, need to be reestablished.
*Customized preferences for Spotlight must be reentered.
Magic Mouse
*iMacs now come with a wireless mouse as standard equipment. The Magic Mouse is a vast improvement over the Apple Mouse (aka Mighty Mouse) because it doesn’t have a roller ball that eventually stops working. In fact, there aren’t any external moving parts on the Magic Mouse, other than the on/off switch.
*Exposé and Dashboard functions are now on the top row of the keyboard, not on mouse buttons.
*If you’re interested in the new Magic Trackpad, you’ll have to order it separately. It doesn’t come as standard equipment right now.
Keyboard
*The chiclet style keys took me a little while to get used to, but now I prefer them to traditional “long stroke” keys.
*For some reason, Apple has made a compact laptop keyboard the standard iMac keyboard (Steve Jobs must be nostalgic for the original 1984 Mac keyboard). Anybody who relies on Page keys for navigation or on a numeric keypad for data entry is out of luck.
*An extended keyboard with Home/Pg Up/Pg Dn/Delete keys and a number pad is available as a build-to-order option, along with additional memory and other treats, at the online Apple Store.
Audio System
*Optical digital audio input and output requires cables or cable adapters with 3.5mm plugs. Standard size TOSLINK connectors won’t work. Also, digital audio I/O is run through the microphone and headphone ports. It is consequently impossible to use headphones or an external mic when the computer is setup for optical digital audio use.
*The speakers are a weak point in the design. They are small, underpowered, and sound tinny. I think the igloo iMacs had much better sound. If I recall correctly, they had a specially tuned amplifier–plus the speakers were fairly large and were not built into the computer housing. Users who use their iMac as their main music source or who work with music and sound will want to buy a separate pair of speakers.
Using the computer: screen, fan noise, heat, Rosetta
*This iMac is all about the gigantic 27″ screen. It’s incredibly sharp and bright, with better-than-HD resolution. Excel users will love being able to see columns A-AE and rows 1-95 all at once at 100% zoom. No more wasting time scrolling around and splitting windows. Photos, movies, and graphics all look absolutely fabulous.
*I initially thought I would hate the glossy finish on the screen, especially after seeing how much glare demo models at the Apple Store showed. But, as it turns out, the shiny glass isn’t distracting at all in my home office. That said, anybody who hasn’t ever seen a glossy screen computer in person should go check one out before placing an order.
*Something that I miss from my igloo iMac is the ability to move the screen both from left to right (x-axis) and up and down (y-axis). Aluminum iMac screens can only be swiveled up and down, in a fairly limited range.
*Under most conditions, the computer runs very quietly. Fan noise is normally inaudible.
*The top of the computer can become noticeably hot to the touch. Not hot enough to cook the…
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|September 10th, 2011 at 6:46 pm
Very fast, very quiet, plays burned DVDs just fine (will update review frequently),
BURNED DVDS:
My big concern is that the DVD drive would not play burned DVDs. (Out of the box, my MacbookPro did NOT play burned DVDs very well, if at all. After a couple OS updates, that seems to be a thing of the past, but a new concern for this drive.) DVDs tested that worked on the new iMac are: Imation DVD-R 8x; Taiyo Yuden white; Verbatim DVD+R DL; Verbatim DVD-R; Memorex DVD-R 4x; Princo DVD-R ‘white star’.
MEMORY SLOTS and UPGRADING MEMORY:
Upgrading memory on the iMac is easy. There are 4 slots for memory: 2 ‘upper’ and 2 ‘lower’, as Apple calls them, but they are really 4 side by side slots on the bottom (behind the Apple logo.) The 2 upper slots are populated by Apple’s memory, but the 2 lower slots are open (unless you upgraded already.) The 4 memory slots are accessed by unscrewing 3 screws with a Philips screwdriver (a normal size will do.) Apple recommends “For the iMac (Mid 2010) models, use 2 GB or 4 GB RAM SO-DIMMs of 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM in each slot.” Removing the aluminum screen is a one-screw deal, then push in the memory, and power the iMac back on. That’s it. If you are planning on running VMWare, or playing games, or doing video, you will likely need to upgrade to another 2 or 4GB. I recommend 2 cards of 2GB each. VMWare running Win7, while OSX is running PS and a browser takes up about 60-75% of the 4GB installed memory. And remember: saving a little and buying janky memory is like putting used, dirty oil in your car – what are you really saving by doing that?
REMOTE CONTROL:
The older remote control for my MBP worked just fine. That is until we started watching some streaming video through Safari. For some reason that video knocked out the ability to use the remote, and I had to restart the iMac to get it to see the remote again. Don’t know why, and it was only for video being played through todocast.tv website. May be a rare issue.
LOADING HARD DRIVE:
It only took 63 mins for me to move 93GB of data from an external drive using USB 2.0 cable. Loading Mac Office took less than 10 minutes to load from DVD (default config) – fastest I have ever seen, yet. One thing I noticed is that I can hear this hard drive writing to the disc, whereas I cannot here my older iMac’s drive at all. I have to put my head up near the screen, but I can hear the thumping more prominently than I can on the 2-year old iMac. This might be due to the way the housing/area around the drive is designed: might be creating an echo chamber? Don’t know why, just do.
WIRELESS KEYBOARD and MOUSE:
Whoa! The wireless keyboard worked from over 50-feet away! I walked through a thick wood door, down the hall (cinderblock walls) and around the corner and it still worked! I have no idea how far away I can go, but across the room is no problem. Same goes for the wireless mouse. The mouse does not have the right-click set up as a default. I also found that the left-right swipe action was dangerous while browsing websites, for a left-swipe is the same as the ‘back’ button – and when filling out an online form hitting the back button (or accidentally swiping left on the mouse) can erase your inout data.) The vertical swiping action of the mouse is just like the iPhone, smooth and screen slides to a stop. Best mouse ever made.
WIRELESS CARD:
This card is definitely showing a stronger signal than my MBP sitting the same distance from the router (which is a G-band). It also shows a lot more networks to choose from than the MBP.
UDATES:
Out if the box, the iMac needed to be updated. Nothing ridiculous, just about 7 updates (Safari, Java, AirPort, iTunes, OSX security…) with a half hour of download and updating.
RETAIL BOX CONTENTS:
People new to Mac, and those that haven’t bought one in years, will find the contents of your retail box sparse: keyboard, iMac, mouse, 2 DVDs, small booklet, power cord and batteries for the keyboard and mouse (installed.) That’s it. PC users/converters will be shocked at how little documentation there is in your box: no yellow pieces of paper screaming out warnings and ‘do this first!’ type messages. This is true plug and play.
SPEAKERS:
These speakers sound just the same as the 2-your old iMac I am comparing all of this to. Maybe a little less tin/bright… Still not the best, most amazing speakers out there, but are far better than the majority of embedded computer speakers. I still recommend you buy a set of desktop speakers if plan on watching movies, playing music loud, or want a rich deep sound.
SCREEN:
Still not super-stoked about the glossy screen, but I think I am starting to get used to it. Bright rooms (especially where the light behind you is brighter than the light behind the iMac) just suck to work in. That’s when I break out the MBP and it’s matte screen. The 178-degree viewing angle statistic…
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|September 10th, 2011 at 7:08 pm
Better than ever,
I got this to replace my three year old iMac. Transfer of files,settings and apps was easy. It took me less than ten minutes to pull the new iMac out of the box and set it up for transfer. The transfer took about 2.5 hours and occurred perfectly while I was away.
The 27 inch display allows me to have as many as three large pages open in the same view. The resolution is incredibly high.
Photos appear like I’m looking through a window.
I use a lot of video and photo software. The processor speed is high. I can render videos about three times faster than I could with my older iMac that I thought was pretty fast.
A bonus for buyers of Macs is the high quality service you get from Apple Care. Wait time is reasonably short and the competence of the tech service staff is higher than any computing organization I’ve had experience with in the past 45 years. Apple Care covers you for three years and costs about 170 bucks from Amazon. Most of my questions were answered on Apple’s website, but Apple Care bailed me out a number of times.
Hardware reliability is unknown because the machine is so new. My past experience tells me that, if something doesn’t work, then Apple Care will either figure it out or help me get service without the hassle I used to get from HP and,especially, Dell.
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