Apple iMac G5 Desktop with 20" MA064LL/A (2.1 GHz PowerPC G5, 512 MB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, SuperDrive)
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Manufacturer: Apple Computer
Publisher: Apple Computer
Brand: Apple
Apple iMac G5 Desktop with 20" MA064LL/A (2.1 GHz PowerPC G5, 512 MB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, SuperDrive) Description
Binding: Personal Computers
Brand: Apple
Computer Hardware Type: Desktop Computer
CPU Manufacturer: Motorola
CPU Speed: 2.1
CPU Type: PowerPC G5
Display Size: 20
EAN: 0718908470718
Product Features: 2.1 GHz PowerPC G5 running Mac OS X version 10.4 Tiger
Floppy Disk Drive Description: None
Graphics Card Interface: PCI
Graphics Description: ATI Radeon X600 XT
Graphics Memory Size: 128
Hard Disk Size: 250
Included Software: Front Row, iLife '05 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie HD, iDVD, GarageBand), Photo Booth, Mail, Dashboard, Spotlight, iChat, Safari, Sherlock, QuickTime, iSync, iCal, DVD Player, Address Book, AppleWorks, iWork (30-day trial), Classic environment, Quicken 2006 for Mac, 2006 World Book, Nanosaur 2, Marble Blast Gold, Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, Zinio Reader, XCode Developer Tools and Apple Hardware Test
Keyboard Description: Apple
Label: Apple Computer
Manufacturer: Apple Computer
Memory Slots Available: 1
Model: MA064LL/A
Modem Description: None
Network Interface Description: 10-Mbps/100-Mbps/1-Gbps Ethernet
Platform: Mac OS X
Processor Count: 1
Publisher: Apple Computer
Secondary Cache Size: 512
Special Features: Built-in iSight camera
Studio: Apple Computer
System Bus Speed: 700
System Memory Size: 512
System Memory Type: SDRAM
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Brand: Apple
Computer Hardware Type: Desktop Computer
CPU Manufacturer: Motorola
CPU Speed: 2.1
CPU Type: PowerPC G5
Display Size: 20
EAN: 0718908470718
Product Features: 2.1 GHz PowerPC G5 running Mac OS X version 10.4 Tiger
Floppy Disk Drive Description: None
Graphics Card Interface: PCI
Graphics Description: ATI Radeon X600 XT
Graphics Memory Size: 128
Hard Disk Size: 250
Included Software: Front Row, iLife '05 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie HD, iDVD, GarageBand), Photo Booth, Mail, Dashboard, Spotlight, iChat, Safari, Sherlock, QuickTime, iSync, iCal, DVD Player, Address Book, AppleWorks, iWork (30-day trial), Classic environment, Quicken 2006 for Mac, 2006 World Book, Nanosaur 2, Marble Blast Gold, Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, Zinio Reader, XCode Developer Tools and Apple Hardware Test
Keyboard Description: Apple
Label: Apple Computer
Manufacturer: Apple Computer
Memory Slots Available: 1
Model: MA064LL/A
Modem Description: None
Network Interface Description: 10-Mbps/100-Mbps/1-Gbps Ethernet
Platform: Mac OS X
Processor Count: 1
Publisher: Apple Computer
Secondary Cache Size: 512
Special Features: Built-in iSight camera
Studio: Apple Computer
System Bus Speed: 700
System Memory Size: 512
System Memory Type: SDRAM
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Apple iMac G5 Desktop with 20" MA064LL/A (2.1 GHz PowerPC G5, 512 MB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, SuperDrive) Features
2.1 GHz PowerPC G5 running Mac OS X version 10.4 Tiger
512 MB DDR SDRAM, 250 GB hard drive, and SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW), built-in iSight video camera
20-inch (viewable) widescreen TFT active-matrix LCD, 1680 x 1050 pixels, millions of colors
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 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit), 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (802.11g), and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module
512 MB DDR SDRAM, 250 GB hard drive, and SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW), built-in iSight video camera
20-inch (viewable) widescreen TFT active-matrix LCD, 1680 x 1050 pixels, millions of colors
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 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit), 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (802.11g), and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module
Editorial Review of Apple iMac G5 Desktop with 20" MA064LL/A (2.1 GHz PowerPC G5, 512 MB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, SuperDrive)
Includes: Apple Remote, Apple Keyboard, Mighty Mouse, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Front Row, Photo Booth, iLife '05, iChat, AppleWorks, Quicken 2006 for Mac, 2006 World Book, & more. Apple 20" iMac - This iMac computer features a brand new bundle of software and built-in hardware to further enhance your computing experience. The iSight camera is now built into the iMac for quick and easy video chatting. No additional hardware to buy, nothing to attach to the computer, no cables, & no software to install or configure. Just turn on iChat AV, click a buddy's video icon and you're ready to chat - visually! You can also take command of your iMac from the sofa or across the room with the included Apple Remote and Front Row software. Front Row gives you an intuitive graphic interface and large text and graphics that are easy to see. Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive - (write speeds) up to 2.4x Double Layer DVD+R, 8x DVD-R, 8x DVD+R, 4x DVD-RW, 4x DVD+RW, 24x CD-R, & 8x CD-RW Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive - (read speeds) up to 8x DVD-ROM & 24x CD-ROM 20 widescreen TFT active-matrix LCD Native Resolution - 1680 x 1050 Built-in iSight ATI Radeon X600 XT with 128MB DDR SDRAM - PCI-Express Ports - 10/100/1000 Ethernet, 2 FireWire 400, 3 USB 2.0, 2 USB 1.1 (on keyboard), 1 VGA, 1 S-Video, 1 Composite Video, 1 Headphone/Optical Digital Audio Out, & 1 Audio Line In Built-in Stereo Speakers Built-in Microphone Built-in 802.11g AirPort Extreme Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) Module Unit Weight - 22 lbs.
Customer Reviews of Apple iMac G5 Desktop with 20" MA064LL/A (2.1 GHz PowerPC G5, 512 MB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, SuperDrive)
Customer Rating: 
Review Summary: Caveat emptor from a Mac enthusiast
Review: I bought mine in March 2006 and the display died October 2007. If you don't have the extended warranty it will cost $$$ if anything on the logic board fails or if the LCD panel fails. Since the video card is part of the logic board you don't have many options for repair. I wish it had a DVI output for an external monitor since you cannot currently connect it to any displays that Apple sells. The quality of the DVI connection is much better than the mini-VGA present on this iMac. Otherwise it's a great OS X machine. When the display worked, it was beautiful.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: iMac G5 will last you a long, long time
Review: I have owned all 3 revisions of the iMac G5 and can tell you these are the best Mac computers. The all-in-one design is so simple and elegant. The latest Rev. C iMac G5 at 2.1GHz is the fastest yet. What really makes this computer move is the improved graphics chip, a 128MB ATI X600, much faster than the 128MB Radeon 9600 on the Rev. B iMac, and much, much faster than the64MB Nvidia 5200 FX of the Rev. A iMac.
A nice addition to this iMac G5 2.1GHz is the iSight webcam. You need a high-speed (cable or DSL) internet connection to really take advantage of it. My kids can see and talk with Grandma and Grandpa in another state, who they hardly get to see in person. But with iChat AV and the iSight they can talk on a regular basis.
The included software bundle is almost complete. I say almost because you get email, web browsing, iChat AV, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, and others, but really is lacking a good word processor. So I bought Microsoft Word, which runs great on this computer for word processing. It is nice to have everything include and work so perfectly. I even sync my bluetooth phone.
I have had this iMac for over 1.5 years and plan to keep it for a very long time. 2.1GHz and with the updated video card with 128MB video RAM will keep me going for a long time. Oh yeah, also make sure to upgrade the RAM by adding a 1GB or even a 2GB memory module. I put in a 1GB for 1.5GB total, and it runs all my apps just fine, with memory to spare. 2.5GB total would have been overkill and $$$ wasted.
Also, this iMac runs many of the OS 9 apps that will NOT run on the newer intel models. Yes, you still run across OS 9 only apps from time to time, so this is VERY important and why I will be keeping my iMac G5 for a long time.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Computer
Review: An outstanding computer. It has been one of the best purchases I've made on-line.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: An Awesome Computer-Top of the line.
Review: I got this for Christmas & I am still in awe of it. So much more space with the processor,VGA,speakers,CD/DVD slot all in one piece.I don't know how they did it, but it works amazingly & has a sleek, classy, design.
The added features, like the Built-in-Bluetooth ,Apple remote, mighty mouse, built in video cam & more, make this an exciting computer to operate. I'm definitely impressed!
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Overheating problems
Review: I only use this computer because I have to at work - It's practically useless due to overheating problems. A computer should be able to burn a cd without overheating to the point of freezing up.
Review Summary: Caveat emptor from a Mac enthusiast
Review: I bought mine in March 2006 and the display died October 2007. If you don't have the extended warranty it will cost $$$ if anything on the logic board fails or if the LCD panel fails. Since the video card is part of the logic board you don't have many options for repair. I wish it had a DVI output for an external monitor since you cannot currently connect it to any displays that Apple sells. The quality of the DVI connection is much better than the mini-VGA present on this iMac. Otherwise it's a great OS X machine. When the display worked, it was beautiful.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: iMac G5 will last you a long, long time
Review: I have owned all 3 revisions of the iMac G5 and can tell you these are the best Mac computers. The all-in-one design is so simple and elegant. The latest Rev. C iMac G5 at 2.1GHz is the fastest yet. What really makes this computer move is the improved graphics chip, a 128MB ATI X600, much faster than the 128MB Radeon 9600 on the Rev. B iMac, and much, much faster than the64MB Nvidia 5200 FX of the Rev. A iMac.
A nice addition to this iMac G5 2.1GHz is the iSight webcam. You need a high-speed (cable or DSL) internet connection to really take advantage of it. My kids can see and talk with Grandma and Grandpa in another state, who they hardly get to see in person. But with iChat AV and the iSight they can talk on a regular basis.
The included software bundle is almost complete. I say almost because you get email, web browsing, iChat AV, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, and others, but really is lacking a good word processor. So I bought Microsoft Word, which runs great on this computer for word processing. It is nice to have everything include and work so perfectly. I even sync my bluetooth phone.
I have had this iMac for over 1.5 years and plan to keep it for a very long time. 2.1GHz and with the updated video card with 128MB video RAM will keep me going for a long time. Oh yeah, also make sure to upgrade the RAM by adding a 1GB or even a 2GB memory module. I put in a 1GB for 1.5GB total, and it runs all my apps just fine, with memory to spare. 2.5GB total would have been overkill and $$$ wasted.
Also, this iMac runs many of the OS 9 apps that will NOT run on the newer intel models. Yes, you still run across OS 9 only apps from time to time, so this is VERY important and why I will be keeping my iMac G5 for a long time.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Computer
Review: An outstanding computer. It has been one of the best purchases I've made on-line.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: An Awesome Computer-Top of the line.
Review: I got this for Christmas & I am still in awe of it. So much more space with the processor,VGA,speakers,CD/DVD slot all in one piece.I don't know how they did it, but it works amazingly & has a sleek, classy, design.
The added features, like the Built-in-Bluetooth ,Apple remote, mighty mouse, built in video cam & more, make this an exciting computer to operate. I'm definitely impressed!
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Overheating problems
Review: I only use this computer because I have to at work - It's practically useless due to overheating problems. A computer should be able to burn a cd without overheating to the point of freezing up.