Apple 20-inch iMac Core 2 Duo/2.4GHz specs

Pros

• Built-in wireless capabilities
• Compact, all-in-one design
• Considerable speed boost over previous analogous model

Cons

• Glossy screen may frustrate some users
• Only 1GB of RAM
• Viewing angle not as good as on the 24-inch model

At A Glance

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. This entry-level iMac now runs at 2.4GHz -- otherwise, the installed memory, hard drive capacity, and optical drive specs remain unchanged from the previous model.

Manufacturer’s Description

The iMac sports a sleek aluminum and glass industrial design, with a matching slimline aluminum keyboard. The built-in iSight camera hides discreetly above the LCD screen, giving you ready access to a webcam for Internet chat and conferencing.The computer is powered by a 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor for superior performance. It boasts 1GB of RAM, a 250GB hard drive, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Airport Extreme Wi-Fi, integrated speakers, and the SuperDrive DVD burner. The glossy 20" widescreen display is powered by ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT graphics with 128MB of GDDR3 memory.

The Specs

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