Macworld | Mac Product Guide: 24-inch iMac Core 2 Duo/2.8GHz

24-inch iMac Core 2 Duo/2.8GHz

Apple updated its all-in-one desktop line to include next-generation Core 2 Duo processors, which boost the amount of shared L2 cache to 6MB and the frontside bus to 1,066MHz. The top-of-the-line iMac sees its processor boosted to 2.8GHz and its shipping memory upped to 2GB. Build-to-order options include a 3.06GHz processor and the Nvidia GeForce 8800 GS graphics card with 512MB of video RAM.

	Reviewed	Full Review

The new iMacs are faster than the previous models, but without any increase in price. The 2.8GHz iMac, in all its 24-inch glory, is a stunning machine and is bound to make an impression in your home or office.

Pros: Compact, all-in-one design; built-in wireless capabilities; big, beautiful screen; good video frame-rate performance.

Cons: Glossy screen may frustrate some users.

Basics

Reviewed Price: $1,799

Processor: 2.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

Information about this system on Apple's website

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Lab Tests

Speedmark 5 Score	268
Cinema 4D XL 10.5	0:45
iMovie HD 6	0:40
iTunes 7.5	0:53
Photoshop CS3	0:48
Compressor	1:31
Unreal Tournament 2004	114.5fps
Tested Configuration	Mac OS X 10.5.2 with 2GB of RAM

Tested Configuration	Mac OS X 10.5.2 with 2GB of RAM
Display	flat-panel (glossy); 24-inch; 1,920-by-1,200 pixels
Processor	2.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Cache	6MB shared L2
Frontside Bus Speed	1,066MHz
Memory	2GB DDR2 SDRAM ; 4GB maximum - 800MHz
Graphics Card	ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro with 256MB of GDDR3 SDRAM; Maximum resolution:1,920-by-1,200 (digital), 2,048-by-1,536 (analog); Port(s):Mini-DVI (DVI, VGA, S-video, and composite video via adapter); built-in iSight camera
Hard Drive	320GB Serial ATA, 7,200-rpm
Optical Drive	8x SuperDrive with 2.4x dual-layer burn (DVD+R DL/DVD+/-RW/CD-RW)
Ethernet	10/100/1000BASE-T
Wireless	AirPort Extreme built-in (802.11n) Bluetooth 2.1+EDR built-in
Peripheral Ports	Firewire: 1 FW 400 port, 1 FW 800 port; USB: 3 USB 2.0 ports
Audio	Inputs: Audio line in, built-in microphone;Outputs: 1 headphone jack/optical digital out
Expansion Slots	None
Dimensions	22.4 x 20.5 x 8.1 inches
Weight	25.4 pounds