Apple iMac G5 Desktop with 20" M9250LL/A (1.80 GHz PowerPC G5, 256 MB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, SuperDrive) | 
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Category: Personal Computer
List Price: $1,600.00
Buy Used: $977.77
You Save: $622.23 (39%)
Rating:  30 reviews
Sales Rank: 1116
Hardware Type: Desktop Computer
Platform: Mac Os X
Media: Personal Computers
Operating System: Apple MacOS X 10.3
CPU Manufacturer: IBM
CPU Speed: 1.8
CPU Type: PowerPC G5
Processors: 1
System Bus Speed: 600
System Memory: 256
Memory Type: DDR SDRAM
Keyboard: Apple Keyboard
Hard Drive Size: 160
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra
Graphics RAM: 64
Graphics Card Interface: AGP
Case Type: Desktop
Modem: 56 Kbps
Network Interface: Built-in 10/100BASE-T Ethernet
Free Memory Slots: 2
Includes Software: Mac OS X version 10. 3 includes Classic environment, Mail, iChat AV, Safari, Sherlock, Address Book, QuickTime, iSync, iCal, iLife (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD and GarageBand), AppleWorks, Quicken 2004 for Mac, World Book 2004 Edition, Nanosaur 2, Marble Blast Gold, Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive and Apple Hardware Test
Display Size: 20
Shipping Weight (lbs): 36
Dimensions (in): 23.8 x 23.1 x 9.8
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: M9250LL/A
Model: M9250LL/A
UPC: 718908519066
EAN: 0718908519066
ASIN: B0002OG6NY
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: Great shape 90-Day Warranty from the Mac & iPod Leaders Since 1988, Comes with Keyboard & Mouse
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| Features:
| • | 1.8 GHz PowerPC G5 running Mac OS X version 10.3 "Panther" | | • | 256 MB DDR SDRAM, 160 GB hard drive, SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW) | | • | 20-inch widescreen TFT active-matrix LCD, 1680 x 1050 pixels | | • | Two FireWire 400 ports; three USB 2.0 ports, two USB 1.1 ports (on keyboard); VGA output; S-video and composite video output | | • | Built-in 10/100BASE-T Ethernet and 56K V.92 modem |
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Product Description
The iMac G5 offers all-in-one elegance that's delightfully affordable. Take in the view on a widescreen flat-panel display. Proudly display the iMac G5 in any room of your house - it's lightweight enough to move from your kitchen to the den or bedroom. The 20-inch model shows more than two full pages of text and graphics side by side while the dazzling 17-inch provides the same screen area as a 19-inch CRT - with twice the brightness, sharpness and contrast. Hidden behind the display, you'll find the entire computer: central processing unit (CPU), logic board, hard drive, speakers, microphone and power supply. But you'll actually find that the computer just fades away as you organize music and photos, or compose tunes and edit movies with the iLife suite of integrated applications for your digital lifestyle. What's more, since the iMac is wireless-ready, you don't even have to place it near a phone jack. Simply pop in an AirPort Extreme Card (optional), hook up an AirPort Express to your DSL connection or cable modem, and you can surf the Internet wirelessly, listen to tunes in another room and print remotely.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 25 more reviews...
 Great looking machine pity about modem January 11, 2006
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This machine looks really good .However the problem is that there is no built in modem so if you dont have a external modem to connect to or broadband then its useless in connecting to Internet .This is not the same as my Powerbook G4 which has an internal modem.Tried to connect an old compaq modem up to the G5 and absolutely nothing happened , however this external modem works fine with G4.Have ordered a apple usb modem weeks ago - but no sign of it so far, guess they are having to manufacture a lot of them.My wife furious for inflicting her with somethimg which I wanted due to my liking of the powerbook .
 Love my mac... but macs aren't for everyone July 21, 2005
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I love macintosh! I am a graphic artist, and purchased my first mac 6 years ago. (A cute blue one!) But it is pretty much a requirement in my field. But for those looking for everyday use, this machine has worked seamlessly with my digital camcorder, and burns CD's and DVD's quickly and easily. The iDVD and iMovie software can make anyone a great director! I think this software is unparalled for the novice! Rare viruses, great support, and who doesn't want an ipod? Ipods work so seamlessly with this machine, along with iTunes.
I work from home, and spend approx. 8 hrs a day on this machine. It is a workhorse, and aside from a few crashes here and there, (usually in industry software) it runs perfectly. I also uploaded and edited all of my wedding videos, and created a wonderful DVD.
There are a lot of things to consider when purchasing a mac...
If there are "gamers" in your family, this is NOT the machine for you. Gaming software is very limited compared to buying a Windows machine.
Macs are "virtually" virus free. I have NEVER had a virus on my machine (knock on wood!)
Compatability... (although mac compatibility has come leaps and bounds, it still leaves a little to be desired) my sister just started college, wanting a mac, she purchased an ibook. She took her laptop to school, and had endless problems with the school server, and the internet connection. The school offered specific email software which was not mac compatibile. When I purchased my first mac, I had similar problems with my ISP (internet service provider) Although this was years ago, I was told at that time they had NO support for macintosh computers. It was definately an ordeal to get my cable modem connected and running. (I guess they get computers internet ready by inserting a disc, which does all the necessary changes on the computer. Obviously wouldn't be compatible with mac.) You might want to call your ISP and see what they have to say about macs.
I also have had a few problems with certain things online. The mac comes equipped with Safari as an internet browser. (you can get Internet Explorer, but it runs very slow on mac) Online bill paying can be a little tricky too, and I have run into problems with that. The phone company gives me the error that they don't support online payment for mac. But download Firefox, a free web browser, and it will solve all of your problems.
For those of you napster users, according to their website, "do not support macintosh users at this time..."
The price is much higher than purchasing something from Dell, but I think you can get much more longevity from your mac.
My suggestions..
UPGRADE your machine before you purchase. When you start burning DVD's and surfing the internet, the extra memory and HD space will come in handy. A sixty minute video you try to burn can take up to 20GB of space! And make sure you get the Superdrive, or you can't burn DVD's.
Purchase the Applecare protection plan! I purchased the plan with this machine, having never had to use it. But with all appliances there are always a few lemons, and this can save you hours of headaches. (or if you have a really stupid question, you can get great support anyways!)
To all those previous reviews who said the machine "constantly crashed." From my years of experience and college courses, there is one thing my professors said, and I have discovered. When the "system crashes, most often it is user related."
Depending on what your needs are, macs may not be right for you. But if you do decide to purchase this machine, you will be delighted with it!
Best desktop computer available today April 1, 2005
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
I've got a Pentium IV 3.0 GHz box running Windows XP Pro, and a Pentium IV 2.4 GHz laptop running SuSE Linux Pro 9.2. Until I got my 20" iMac G5, I used the Windows computer about 10% of the time and the Linux laptop the other 90% of the time throughout my day.
Since I got my iMac the last week of February, I've barely even turned the other computers on.
The problem is, I can't exactly point out anything specific because Mac OS X is all about the entire experience. "Everything just works" is dead on. It's a joy to use, it looks beautiful, it's fast (mine has 512MB RAM; I'm upgrading to 1GB), and OS X is easy to use.
I can honestly say that, in my opinion, Macs are the best desktop computer available on the market today. I would say SuSE Pro is second.
A wonderful computer but one I would hesitate to buy now. March 30, 2005
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
My original review follows this paragraph I still love this machine, its ease of use, backup and beauty. However, Apple just announced that it is moving from the Power PC chip produced by IBM that powers this machine to Intel chips that power the rest of the PC world. They maintain that all future programs will work on both the Power PC chip and the Intel chip. That is easy to say, but since the architecture of the two chips are entirely different, making the claim reality may prove to be difficult. Certainly if one system is sacrificed it will be the one Apple will no longer be making in either 2006 or 2007 at the latest. I am concerned that Apples claim may be similar to 'the check is in the mail and I will still respect you in the morning.' You can this machine with the knowledge that it is a wonderful desktop system...but. I would hesitate to buy now even at the reduced price.
I purchased my 20" iMac with the Bluetooth mouse and keyboard. After a small glitch at startup that Apple Tech support was able to correct over the phone, I was up and running. I was able to easily import the files from my PC since I had backed them up to CD's. My HP printer and Dymo LabelWriter connected easily. The cables hook up to the back of the computer, snaking through a hole cleverly placed in the stand. Result - no wires showing and no wires on my desk. Much improved appearance - this makes the wife happy, and a totally free desktop for projects that are not computer based. That makes me happy.
Others have covered well the beauty and ease of use of this machine. I can only add that the display is not to be believed until you see it. Do upgrade your ram. I put in a gigabyte. It can make a serious difference in performance. Do not believe you are immune to viruses because you have a mac. Go to .mac and buy your virex protection and get auto upgrade. Viruses may be rare for the mac, but they are not unknown. Do not, like one of my friends who bought a mac mini, try to load your PC programs on the mac. They will not work. Do play with your mac and its software. Iphtoto is an amazingly versatile program. If you have a digital camera, learn and use it. It will be rewarding. Do join your local mac users group. There you will find a group of people that will help you through any problems you may encounter. Plus, mac users as a group are used to thinking outside the box and you may well meet some interesting and fun people.
Excellent Desktop System February 28, 2005
24 out of 24 found this review helpful
The iMac G5 was my "switch" from Windows-based PCs. The birth of our first child gave us more pictures and hours of video then I knew what to do with, and I was growing tired shopping for digital media software that would do what I wanted. iLife was always highly reviewed, so I made the leap. I have not been disappointed.
The 20" iMac G5 has a bright and crisp monitor, which is one of the most important things in a machine. The most important features of a machine is the software you can run on it. iLife is one-stop shopping for digital media. I've used iPhoto and iDVD to made DVD slideshow movies, iMovie and iDVD to easily convert MiniDV to a DVD disc that contains impressive themes that make the creation of impressive content pretty easy. For complex movie editing I would suggest Final Cut Express, but iMovie's feature-set is pretty impressive. And OS X is a generation beyond what Windows XP is. I purchased my iMac with internal bluetooth and wireless bluetooth mouse and keyboard, so the only wires I ever use are the firewire cables for iPod and MiniDV camcorder, as well as the firewire compact flash media reader. When I'm not using those, my desk is clean and uncluttered!
I grew up with Windows 3.1 and 95, but college and my career has had me working in unix exclusively. If you know anything about unix you'll feel right at home in Terminal (bash shell), and the X11 server that comes with Panther will let you seamlessly integrate yourself into a unix/linux environment. OS X's graphical interface is a joy to use, and it's been as stable as any machine (windows, linux, unix) I've used.
I initially ran with 512 MB of memory, and it was fast enough for iPhoto and iMovie. Once I got Final Cut Express I added an additional 1 GB of memory, and thus far that's been overkill by about 512 MB (based on system information).
If you want a machine that'll last several years, will make you incredibly productive with digital media and let you save money on by not buying spyware and virus software, the beautiful iMac G5 is the right machine for you.
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