Apple iMac Desktop with 17" M8812LL/A (800MHz PowerPC G4, 256MB RAM, 80GB HDD, DVD-RW/CD-RW drive)

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Product Details

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• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 16.7 x 13 inches ; 22.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 35 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006FDQR
• Item model number: M8812LL/A
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #5,180 in Computers & PC Hardware (See Bestsellers in Computers & PC Hardware)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 17, 2002

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
When it comes to the sleek Apple iMac models, the 800 MHz SuperDrive is the cream of the crop. Sporting the same space-efficient design as the other members of the iMac family, the 800 MHz SuperDrive nevertheless packs more power and features into its familiar dome-shaped housing than even some Power Macs. If multimedia performance and computing speed are just as important to you as a tiny footprint and clean looks, the latest iMac should warrant very careful consideration.

Driven by an 800 MHz PowerPC G4 CPU, 256 KB of on-chip Level 2 cache, and a generous 256 MB of SDRAM (expandable to one full GB), the 800 MHz SuperDrive is ready to handle most any standard computer task. To ensure the machine doesn't bog down even during the most graphically intensive operation, Apple has also included a super-fast nVidia GeForce4 MX graphics processor with 32 MB of DDR video memory.

However, the crowning touch on this model won't be found inside its case. Instead, it sits atop the slim adjustable neck that has become an iMac trademark. In lieu of the slick 15-inch, flat-screen LCD panels you'll find on other iMacs, the 800 MHz SuperDrive is capped by a crystal clear 17-inch widescreen display that helps deliver your applications, games, and multimedia like never before.

With the 800 MHz SuperDrive, saving, transferring, or sharing files and data is never a problem. The unit is equipped with a massive 80 GB Ultra ATA hard disk for permanent storage and a combination DVD-R/CD-RW drive through which you can back up files, burn and enjoy audio CDs, and record large-volume video and audio DVDs. The system also features two state-of-the-art FireWire ports for high-speed uploads and downloads from external devices such as video camcorders or Apple's own iPod, and no fewer than five USB ports (two of which are conveniently located on the keyboard) for peripherals such as digital cameras and joysticks.

For its size, the 800 MHz SuperDrive is very well connected. On the rear panel you'll find welcome perks such as a headphone jack, an external VGA monitor port, a speaker mini-jack for the enclosed pair of Apple Pro loudspeakers, and an Ethernet jack for broadband connections. Low-speed Internet and e-mail access is available through the unit's built-in 56K V.90 modem, and high-speed wireless access may be added with Apple's optional AirPort card. An optical Apple Pro mouse, a 108-key Apple Pro keyboard with 15 programmable multimedia keys, and an integrated two-port USB hub complete the hardware picture.

Your 800 MHz SuperDrive will arrive ready to go with pre-installed versions of both Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Happy Switcher, November 12, 2002

By	"stomachdoc" (Wayland, MA USA) - See all my reviews

My first computer was a MacPlus back in the 80s...But, like so many, I was converted to the Windows world. However, after seeing this computer and playing with the wonderful Jaguar OS, I was immediately sold.

The operating system is so far superior to Windows XP it is almost comical. Why Apple has been unable to sell this to the masses is difficult for me to understand. The 17" iMac is, of course, gorgeous to behold. The display is phenomenal and the bundled software is terrific. Burning a DVD, which was about as easy as brain surgery on my Windows XP machine, is a piece of cake!

My major concern was the ability to "make the switch." Well, when the iMac arrived, I simply plugged it into my home network router and the iMac immediately recognized my two XP machines and file transfer was done in less than an hour!! It was easier to network my Mac to the XP machine than it was to get the two XP machines to talk to each other!...

This is simply the best home computing experience you can have, particularly in terms of ease of use with digital cameras, music, digital camcorders.

I have yet to experience a system crash.....wow!

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you could ever need in a computer!, December 1, 2002

By	Matt "mattfl1" (Naples, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This is my 2nd flat panel iMac. I first bought the 15" model when it came out about a year ago. I was so pleased with it and so JEALOUS when I saw the 17" model come out that I sold the 15" and bought the 17". This computer is fantastic for doing just about anything: surfing the net, Photoshop work (the huge screen is GREAT for laying out all of your tools while still leaving plenty of room for your image), burning CDs/DVDs, etc. I couldn't be happier with it. It makes a small footprint on my desk, it is fast, so quiet (you can hardly hear the fan), and as a bonus is so sleek looking.

I've read several negative comments on this computer saying how its bad because its "not expandable," I guess because this computer doesn't have extra drive bays or expansion slots. Who cares?! What else would you possibly want to add to this computer? It comes with a HUGE hard drive, a CD drive that can burn CDs and DVDs, good sound, ethernet (100mbps or the optional Airport card), etc. And even if you did run out of hard drive space or found the need for another type of disk drive, you've got three USB ports and two very fast Firewire ports.

For any potential first-time Mac users that may be reading this, listen up! I used to be strictly a Windows user until I finally wised up and bought a Mac. Don't be deceived by what some people may tell you. A Mac can do everything a Windows computer does, just without all of the operating system crashes. Software installs without a hitch, as does hardware. With Mac OS X, a lot of hardware is plug and play, no extra drivers needed. Believe me, you'll like it! Just buy one!

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Two inches make all the difference, August 25, 2002

By	J. T. Kennedy "g4john" (Sammamish, WA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I loved the look of the new iMac, but the resolution was limiting - it was no better than my two year old Strawberry iMac! But I wanted the DVD drive and faster G4 CPU very badly. But I waited..

Then Apple went and read my mind and launched the 17" iMac. The same cool design, the same Superdrive for making my own DVD movies, but a gorgeous screen. I could only withstand it until I saw it in the store. Then it had to be mine. I can resist everything but temptation.

Although I am a professional Windows user, I love Apple design and OS X. I like the appliance-like convenience of iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie and iDVD. And I can even use a free program from Microsoft called RDC to login to the Windows XP PCs on my home network, and display their desktops on the iMac. I get the best of both worlds - the wonderful Apple design in my living room, connected to a cheap, fast Windows XP box hidden in a cupboard.

In fact as the iMac 17" screen is so wonderful, it has replaced all the other monitors in my house - I control my PCs from the iMac, and use the iMac as my hi-fi, my DVD player and all the other digital hub stuff that Apple have done so well. The networking features in Jaguar (the latest OSX release) make sharing files very easy, and the Apple Airport card works perfectly with my home wireless LAN.

Paying the extra above the top-of-the-range 15" model for the 17" display is money well spent. You'll love this computer. I know I do. Now I'm off to finish making another movie, using Microsoft Office, listen to some tunes, and love every minute of it on the best designed computer available.