Pros
- Good features for education market
- Impressive performance
- Attractive price
- Big improvement over eMac in most areas
Cons
- No SuperDrive option
- No included word processing, spreadsheet, or page layout software
- RAM upgrades require matched pairs
At A Glance
This Intel-powered iMac replaces the PowerPC-based eMac as Apple's educational offering. Apart from a smaller hard drive capacity and a built-in Combo drive instead of a SuperDrive, this 17-inch model differs from the other 17-inch 1.83GHz iMac by sporting integrated graphics and not featuring a built-in Bluetooth module. Build-to-order options include a 160GB hard drive instead of the standard 80GB drive, an external USB modem, memory up to 2GB, and the pre-installed iWork '06 suite.
The Specs
| Processor |
|---|
| Processor type |
Intel Core Duo |
| Processor speed |
1830.0 MHz |
| Cache size |
2.048 KB |
| Bus speed |
667.0 MHz |
| Memory |
|---|
| Memory type |
DDR |
| Memory max |
2048.0 GB |
| Display |
|---|
| Display size |
17.0 inches |
| Graphics |
|---|
| Primary Graphics Chipset |
Intel GMA 950 |
| Storage |
|---|
| Drive size |
80.0 GB |
| Dimensions |
|---|
| Width |
16.9 inches |
| Depth |
6.8 inches |
| Height |
16.8 inches |
| Weight |
15.5 pounds |
| Optical Drive |
|---|
| Optical Drive Type |
DVD-ROM/CD-RW |
| Included Software |
|---|
| Operating System |
Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) |
| Ports and Connections |
|---|
| Ethernet Type |
Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) |
| Available Interfaces |
- FireWire 400/IEEE 1394 - 4 pin
- USB - Universal Serial Bus (front) (x3)
|
Performance
| Macworld Labs |
|---|
| Cinema 4D XL 9.5.21 |
1:18 |
| Speedmark 4.5 Score |
175 |
| Tested Configuration |
Mac OS X 10.4.7, 1GB of RAM |
| Unreal Tournament 2004 |
20.6fps |
| iTunes 6.0.4 |
1:10 |
| iMovie 6.0.1 |
1:08 |
| Photoshop CS2 |
2:46 |
