Customer Reviews
Nice Upgrade 
2008-07-03
Had the iMac over night and everything was as promised.
24" display is stunning and unit has been performing flawlessly for the six weeks I have had it.
Gorgeous - where have you been all my life? 2008-07-03
If you ever visit an Apple Store, be sure to take a long look at the iMacs on display, but be aware that the mechanics for the 24-inch screen model are far superior to those of the 20-inch model. I think it is worth the extra dollars to get the larger model.
Also be aware that you will want to scan your old slides. It is miraculous how well a good scanner (Canon's 8800) and Adobe Photoshop automatically dust off your old slides and give them life again, so good they look like they were taken yesterday! And the display on the iMac - well, it is a miracle!
The only negative thing I could think to include is the very hot top surface of the computer, which has three fans working inside to keep it cool, but right now, as I type this, the interior components are all running above 100 (Fahrenheit). You should keep the iMac away from where small children could accidentally run their hands over the top edge.
This is a totally silent machine, too - no whirring, ticking, or gurgling. I also doubled the RAM to 4 GB, which is virtually mandatory if you do photos and music. The cost for doing that was less than $100.
I highly recommend this one! You will not be disappointed.
AFTER MUCH DELIBERATION... 
2008-06-30
This is my first Mac. I had looked into getting a mabook, macbook pro, too, but this is also my main media device so i went for the gorgeous 24" screen. Learning the ins and outs of OS X has been a pleasure as the whole thing is very user friendly, and it just makes sense. The speed has been good, i plan to up the ram tho i doesn't seem to need it. The isight produces a fine picture.
The only complaint I have is that the wired mouse wire is distractingly short. I will definitely invest in the wireless keyboard and mouse. The distressing thing about the computer is it is hard to find programs for mac, but i've got simple needs.
Overall, I'm satisfied with it. Prolly been turned to the dark mac side now but at least i'll be smiling over here.
memory modules 2008-06-25
Have had the iMac for a few days and am enjoying the experience. A few things: the initial Time machine backup took >24 hours...VERY slow. This appears 'normal' for many users. I have ordered an extra 2 GB RAM. Has anyone had experience trying to remove the memory modules? I found that I could unseat each module but could not remove either despite exerting considerable force on the tabs. I may try contacting Apple.
Finally switched to a Mac! 2008-06-25
After five years of thinking about it, I finally purchased an iMac and couldn't be happier. This unit has functioned perfectly out of the box. The graphics are amazing and an iMac is super fast starting up cold and waking up from standby. There are simply less issues with using this machine on a day to day basis...it just works without interruptions and warning screens as their software is superior to vista.
Yes, there has been a learning curve but if I can do it, you can too.
I did purchase a wireless mouse (Logitech Revolution) as I had to get away from the corded on that came with the machine.
I've found that iMac's generate heat that is quite noticeable at the top left of the screen. Checking online, I found that this is quite normal and nothing to worry about.
FYI, there are pictures that you can find online showing the inside construction of this unit. It's quite amazing to see how they put all of the stuff inside of an iMac!
Finally, Amazon's service and shipping were first class, what a great company to do business with.
iMac 24" 2.8GHz review 2008-06-24
The all-in-one iMac packs a complete, high-performance computer?including the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors?into a beautifully thin, anodized aluminum and glass design. The latest Intel Core 2 Duo processor runs at 2.8GHz with advanced 45-nm process technology and 6MB of shared L2 cache, allowing you to run your applications faster and more efficiently than ever before. iMac features a glossy 24-inch widescreen display and ATI Radeon HD graphics that gives a blow-you-away level of detail and realism in games, three-dimensional graphics, high-resolution photos, and high-definition video that comes alive with rich, vivid color. Built into the top of iMac is an iSight camera. You'll hardly notice it's there until you want to launch iChat, Photo Booth, or iMovie. iSight is easy to use and highly advanced. The remarkable picture quality and color accuracy make this tiny feature huge. With iLife '08, Mac OS X Leopard, built-in wireless, speakers, and ultrathin anodized aluminum Apple Keyboard, you'll be creating, sharing, surfing, and playing within minutes of opening the box. 24 Glossy Widescreen TFT Active-Matrix (1920 x 1200, 385 cd/m2, 750 - 1 contrast ratio, 178° H/V viewing angle) Liquid Crystal Display Built-in iSight Camera with Microphone ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO with 256MB GDDR3 Dedicated Video Memory Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive with 4x Double-Layer burning (DVD+-RW/CD-RW) Stereo speakers with 24-watt Digital Amplifier AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n) Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) 3 x USB 2.0 (2 x USB ports on keyboard), FireWire 800, FireWire 400, Optical Digital Audio Output/Headphone out, Optical Digital Audio input/audio line in, mini-DVI with support for DVI, VGA, S-Video, and Composite Video connections via Optional Adapter, RJ-45 (LAN) Approximate Unit Dimensions - 20.5? (H) x 22.4? (W) x 8.1? (D) Approximate Unit Weight - 25.4 Pounds
An Outstanding Machine 2008-06-22
I have been using Macs for the last 10 years, and this is the finest machine I have ever used. The design is understated, simple and elegant. While many power users will bemoan the lack of expandability, It is an outstanding machine for everyday computer tasks. While I did not get mine from Amazon, I did have Apple put in a full 4 GB of RAM and bump the HD to 500GB. With an external drive for Time Machine, this will run high-power apps like Final Cut Studio and 3D Animation software. If you can afford it, it is the best desktop all-in-one for the money.
Awesome!!! 2008-06-11
It took me long enough to switch from a pc to a mac. I'm glad I did. This iMac is unbelievable. Take it for a test drive if you have the chance and you'll see what I mean.
More than expected 2008-06-07
As usual with Mac, this iMAC exceeds all expectations.The biggest surprise was; upon turning it on for the first time, it asked if I was using Time Machine. When I said yes, plugged it in and walked away for a half hour, I came back to a fully loaded machine.
In love with my iMac and Leopard 2008-06-04
I finally made the move from PC/Windows to Mac/Leopard and couldn't be happier with the switch. It's wonderful to have everything in the sleek, elegant design of the iMac -- no more tower, separate camera for Skype calls, microphone, etc. Less wires and more space. It's so much easier to plug things into the back of the iMac then to have to fish around on the tower I had on my floor. Everything is easy to find. It is definitely worth having the 24" screen where I can easily display documents, web pages, etc. side by side. Perhaps the greatest boon is Leopard. It is so easy to organize and do my work (I use many applications often at the same time). Things like spaces and the dashboard are ingenious and make everything so much easier. I don't even need to have a calculator on my desk anymore. I could go on and on. As I said in the title, I am in love! It does take some time to make the transition from PC, but it is well worth it.
