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Apple introduces the
24-inch iMac -
A creative
tool for the digital age
By
Scott Manngard
(courtesy of B&H PhotoVideo)
With
the new 24-inch iMac, Apple combines the
home theater experience with
professional-level digital production
capabilities; it comes loaded with powerful
video, audio and imaging software and its
wide screen 24" LCD monitor makes it perfect
for use as the central hub of a digital
lifestyle. So sit back, pass the popcorn and
enjoy the show - or sit down and create it
on the 24-inch iMac.
Designed to
appeal to both entry level users and
seasoned professionals, the 24" iMac
combines high-speed performance with the
familiar all-in-one design. The real news is
under the hood; the new 64-bit Intel Core 2
Duo 2.16GHz (or optional 2.33GHz) processor
and increased L2 cache deliver up to 50%
more performance than previous iMacs. Also,
the new 24-inch cinematic display isn't just
bigger — it's a full 40% brighter.
What does this mean to you? It is now easier
than ever to work with digital photos,
movies, music, and the web. Working with
high-resolution digital cameras and HDV
video cameras requires more computer
processing power — the new iMac provides it
in spades. When your work is done you can
enjoy the results on the 24-inch widescreen
display and easily share it with the world
on DVD or CD using the built-in SuperDrive.
The iMac comes with Front Row; a very
user-friendly program for playing music,
controlling slideshows or watching video.
With the included infrared Apple Remote,
home audiophiles and videophiles can easily
navigate through the wide array of menu
choices without ever leaving their comfy
chair. Throw in an optional wireless
keyboard and mouse and you can almost
guarantee the lawn will never be mowed
again!
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The computer is pre-loaded with Mac OS 10.4
Tiger and iLife '06; software that
essentially turns the iMac into a high power
creative center for the digitally inclined.
Organize digital photos, edit video, record
your own podcasts, record or listen to your
favorite music, create a website — all done
simply and beautifully with the
user-friendly interface. The iLife '06 suite
of applications, consisting of iTunes,
iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, GarageBand and iWeb,
brings the power of producing a full
multimedia production right to the desktop.
Connectivity has also been expanded with
high-performance options such as built-in
10/100/1000 BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet for
high-speed networking, built-in AirPort
Extreme, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, a total of five
USB ports (three USB 2.0) and two FireWire
400 ports. Other features unique to the new
24-inch iMac are FireWire 800, making it
easy to connect high-bandwidth drives, and
24-watt digitally amplified speakers. The
built-in iSight camera allows you to
participate in video conferencing using the
included iChat AV software or easily setup a
web cam.
Whether you're doing simple word processing
or accounting at home, are a student looking
for a full resource tool for your dorm room,
or an audio/video producer creating your
next work of art, the new iMac is an
essential component for anyone, no matter
how you slice this Apple.
A wide variety of iMacs, including
several versions of the 24-inch Apple iMac,
are available on the B&H website.
Special Deal on the Apple 24" iMac
with 2.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU,
1GB (2x512MB) RAM
The
24" iMac with 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2
Duo CPU is a powerful and compact
computer designed to meet the needs
of video editors, graphic designers,
families, educators and
businesspeople. The computer is
built around a 24" widescreen LCD
display designed by Apple delivering
an elegant all-in-one solution that
saves space by combining the monitor
and computer into one component.
Apple
has partnered with Intel to update
the popular iMac computer which is
now powered by the Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor. The Core 2 Duo is
actually two processors built into a
single chip which translates into
much better performance than a
single processor chip. The computer
is loaded with a 250 GB Serial ATA
hard drive, 1 GB of RAM, Bluetooth
2.0+EDR, Airport Extreme, built-in
speakers and Apple's SuperDrive, an
8x speed DVD and CD burner that
support Dual-Layered DVD discs.
All
this hardware runs on Apple's OS X
10.4 Tiger operating system with
Rosetta technology. This allows you
to seamlessly run legacy
applications as well as Universal
Binaries that have been designed to
run on both PowerPC and Intel chips,
making the iMac a great choice for
your home or office.
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