Apple iMac G5 Desktop with 20" M9250LL/A (1.80 GHz PowerPC G5, 256 MB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, SuperDrive)

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The iMac G5 offers all-in-one elegance that's delightfully affordable. Take in the view on a widescreen flat-panel display. Proudly display the iMac G5 in any room of your house - it's lightweight enough to move from your kitchen to the den or bedroom. The 20-inch model shows more than two full pages of text and graphics side by side while the dazzling 17-inch provides the same screen area as a 19-inch CRT - with twice the brightness, sharpness and contrast. Hidden behind the display, you'll find the entire computer: central processing unit (CPU), logic board, hard drive, speakers, microphone and power supply. But you'll actually find that the computer just fades away as you organize music and photos, or compose tunes and edit movies with the iLife suite of integrated applications for your digital lifestyle. What's more, since the iMac is wireless-ready, you don't even have to place it near a phone jack. Simply pop in an AirPort Extreme Card (optional), hook up an AirPort Express to your DSL connection or cable modem, and you can surf the Internet wirelessly, listen to tunes in another room and print remotely.y.int wirelessly.

Customer Reviews:

Great looking machine pity about modem.......2006-01-11

This machine looks really good .However the problem is that there is no built in modem so if you dont have a external modem to connect to or broadband then its useless in connecting to Internet .This is not the same as my Powerbook G4 which has an internal modem.Tried to connect an old compaq modem up to the G5 and absolutely nothing happened , however this external modem works fine with G4.Have ordered a apple usb modem weeks ago - but no sign of it so far, guess they are having to manufacture a lot of them.My wife furious for inflicting her with somethimg which I wanted due to my liking of the powerbook .

Love my mac... but macs aren't for everyone.......2005-07-21

I love macintosh! I am a graphic artist, and purchased my first mac 6 years ago. (A cute blue one!) But it is pretty much a requirement in my field. But for those looking for everyday use, this machine has worked seamlessly with my digital camcorder, and burns CD's and DVD's quickly and easily. The iDVD and iMovie software can make anyone a great director! I think this software is unparalled for the novice! Rare viruses, great support, and who doesn't want an ipod? Ipods work so seamlessly with this machine, along with iTunes.

I work from home, and spend approx. 8 hrs a day on this machine. It is a workhorse, and aside from a few crashes here and there, (usually in industry software) it runs perfectly. I also uploaded and edited all of my wedding videos, and created a wonderful DVD.

There are a lot of things to consider when purchasing a mac...
If there are "gamers" in your family, this is NOT the machine for you. Gaming software is very limited compared to buying a Windows machine.
Macs are "virtually" virus free. I have NEVER had a virus on my machine (knock on wood!)
Compatability... (although mac compatibility has come leaps and bounds, it still leaves a little to be desired) my sister just started college, wanting a mac, she purchased an ibook. She took her laptop to school, and had endless problems with the school server, and the internet connection. The school offered specific email software which was not mac compatibile. When I purchased my first mac, I had similar problems with my ISP (internet service provider) Although this was years ago, I was told at that time they had NO support for macintosh computers. It was definately an ordeal to get my cable modem connected and running. (I guess they get computers internet ready by inserting a disc, which does all the necessary changes on the computer. Obviously wouldn't be compatible with mac.) You might want to call your ISP and see what they have to say about macs.
I also have had a few problems with certain things online. The mac comes equipped with Safari as an internet browser. (you can get Internet Explorer, but it runs very slow on mac) Online bill paying can be a little tricky too, and I have run into problems with that. The phone company gives me the error that they don't support online payment for mac. But download Firefox, a free web browser, and it will solve all of your problems.
For those of you napster users, according to their website, "do not support macintosh users at this time..."
The price is much higher than purchasing something from Dell, but I think you can get much more longevity from your mac.

My suggestions..
UPGRADE your machine before you purchase. When you start burning DVD's and surfing the internet, the extra memory and HD space will come in handy. A sixty minute video you try to burn can take up to 20GB of space! And make sure you get the Superdrive, or you can't burn DVD's.
Purchase the Applecare protection plan! I purchased the plan with this machine, having never had to use it. But with all appliances there are always a few lemons, and this can save you hours of headaches. (or if you have a really stupid question, you can get great support anyways!)
To all those previous reviews who said the machine "constantly crashed." From my years of experience and college courses, there is one thing my professors said, and I have discovered. When the "system crashes, most often it is user related."

Depending on what your needs are, macs may not be right for you. But if you do decide to purchase this machine, you will be delighted with it!

Best desktop computer available today.......2005-04-01

I've got a Pentium IV 3.0 GHz box running Windows XP Pro, and a Pentium IV 2.4 GHz laptop running SuSE Linux Pro 9.2. Until I got my 20" iMac G5, I used the Windows computer about 10% of the time and the Linux laptop the other 90% of the time throughout my day.

Since I got my iMac the last week of February, I've barely even turned the other computers on.

The problem is, I can't exactly point out anything specific because Mac OS X is all about the entire experience. "Everything just works" is dead on. It's a joy to use, it looks beautiful, it's fast (mine has 512MB RAM; I'm upgrading to 1GB), and OS X is easy to use.

I can honestly say that, in my opinion, Macs are the best desktop computer available on the market today. I would say SuSE Pro is second.

A wonderful computer but one I would hesitate to buy now........2005-03-30

My original review follows this paragraph I still love this machine, its ease of use, backup and beauty. However, Apple just announced that it is moving from the Power PC chip produced by IBM that powers this machine to Intel chips that power the rest of the PC world. They maintain that all future programs will work on both the Power PC chip and the Intel chip. That is easy to say, but since the architecture of the two chips are entirely different, making the claim reality may prove to be difficult. Certainly if one system is sacrificed it will be the one Apple will no longer be making in either 2006 or 2007 at the latest. I am concerned that Apples claim may be similar to 'the check is in the mail and I will still respect you in the morning.' You can this machine with the knowledge that it is a wonderful desktop system...but. I would hesitate to buy now even at the reduced price.

I purchased my 20" iMac with the Bluetooth mouse and keyboard. After a small glitch at startup that Apple Tech support was able to correct over the phone, I was up and running. I was able to easily import the files from my PC since I had backed them up to CD's. My HP printer and Dymo LabelWriter connected easily. The cables hook up to the back of the computer, snaking through a hole cleverly placed in the stand. Result - no wires showing and no wires on my desk. Much improved appearance - this makes the wife happy, and a totally free desktop for projects that are not computer based. That makes me happy.

Others have covered well the beauty and ease of use of this machine. I can only add that the display is not to be believed until you see it. Do upgrade your ram. I put in a gigabyte. It can make a serious difference in performance. Do not believe you are immune to viruses because you have a mac. Go to .mac and buy your virex protection and get auto upgrade. Viruses may be rare for the mac, but they are not unknown. Do not, like one of my friends who bought a mac mini, try to load your PC programs on the mac. They will not work. Do play with your mac and its software. Iphtoto is an amazingly versatile program. If you have a digital camera, learn and use it. It will be rewarding. Do join your local mac users group. There you will find a group of people that will help you through any problems you may encounter. Plus, mac users as a group are used to thinking outside the box and you may well meet some interesting and fun people.

Excellent Desktop System.......2005-02-28

The iMac G5 was my "switch" from Windows-based PCs. The birth of our first child gave us more pictures and hours of video then I knew what to do with, and I was growing tired shopping for digital media software that would do what I wanted. iLife was always highly reviewed, so I made the leap. I have not been disappointed.

The 20" iMac G5 has a bright and crisp monitor, which is one of the most important things in a machine. The most important features of a machine is the software you can run on it. iLife is one-stop shopping for digital media. I've used iPhoto and iDVD to made DVD slideshow movies, iMovie and iDVD to easily convert MiniDV to a DVD disc that contains impressive themes that make the creation of impressive content pretty easy. For complex movie editing I would suggest Final Cut Express, but iMovie's feature-set is pretty impressive. And OS X is a generation beyond what Windows XP is. I purchased my iMac with internal bluetooth and wireless bluetooth mouse and keyboard, so the only wires I ever use are the firewire cables for iPod and MiniDV camcorder, as well as the firewire compact flash media reader. When I'm not using those, my desk is clean and uncluttered!

I grew up with Windows 3.1 and 95, but college and my career has had me working in unix exclusively. If you know anything about unix you'll feel right at home in Terminal (bash shell), and the X11 server that comes with Panther will let you seamlessly integrate yourself into a unix/linux environment. OS X's graphical interface is a joy to use, and it's been as stable as any machine (windows, linux, unix) I've used.

I initially ran with 512 MB of memory, and it was fast enough for iPhoto and iMovie. Once I got Final Cut Express I added an additional 1 GB of memory, and thus far that's been overkill by about 512 MB (based on system information).

If you want a machine that'll last several years, will make you incredibly productive with digital media and let you save money on by not buying spyware and virus software, the beautiful iMac G5 is the right machine for you.

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Sony's worldwide reputation for creating unique, attractive, high-quality, advanced technology products rests on a long line of innovations embraced by people from all walks of life. With a diverse product lineup serving a variety of lifestyles and industries, Sony continuously strives to introduce new products and technologies to meet changing market needs.

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The ARCHOS DEx-CDRW 2 is a powerful external 5.25" CD-RW with a USB 2.0 interface that can be easily connected to any desktop PC computer and will allow you to read CDs at 40x speed, write CD-R at 24x speed and rewrite CD-RW at 10x speed. The DEx-CDRW 2 implements "Super Link", Burnproof technology. This means a perfect CD ever time you burn, no more buffer under run errors! The DEx-CDRW2 reads, writes and rewrites CD formats and can be used to record, back up, and share your files. It is portable and Hot Swappable without rebooting.Ideal for saving music, photos, games, the DEx-CDRW 2 can be used for backing up files and downloading from the Internet. You can share your personal photos and original audio and video creations with friends and relatives and create multimedia presentations and data files for clients and coworkers. Delivered with Nero for the PC, the DEx-CDRW 2 allows you to write, update and re-write your files over and over again! It comes with everything you need to make your CDs easily and quickly? wherever you may be!

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APC Professional SurgeArrest 8 Outlet w/Tel-2 Clear 120V

Manufacturer: APC
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Reliable Surge Protection for Home or Office Computers and Electronic Equipment

Always on Outlets; Right Angle Plug

Catastrophic Event Protection; Data-line Protection; Lightning and Surge Protection; Protection working indicator

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ASIN: B00006BBI2

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A professional quality surge protector with 8 outlets and 2 phone line inputs that comes in a translucent case Master on/off switch with switch guard to prevent accidental turn-off Lifetime Equipment Protection Policy & Lifetime Product Warranty (see policy inside box for details) Case Color - Translucent Dimensions - 2 (h) x 8 (w) x 6 (d) Weight - 2lbs.

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Bushnell Marine 7x50mm Waterproof Binoculars

Manufacturer: Bushnell
ProductGroup: Photography

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Bushnell Marine 7x50mm Waterproof/Fogproof Binoculars

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Prism System: Porro

Field of View: 350/117

Eyecups: Fold Down

Weight (oz/g): 37/1050

ASIN: B00069QB4Y

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Waterproof binoculars deliver clear vision in even the most foul weather conditions of fog, rain, ice, and the hazards of salt water exposure. Hermetically sealed. Nitrogen purged for reliable waterproof and fog proof performance. Internal rangefinder reticle. Illuminated directional compass. Easy-grip armoring. Carrying case (8" x 8" x 3") and straps. Binocular dimensions: 7 1/2"W x 7"L.

BUSHNELL 13-7501 7x50 MARINE - BINOCULAR WATERPROOF - BINOCULARS - BUSHNELL PERFORMANCE OPTICS - Model #13-7501

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BUSHNELL 13-7501 7x50 MARINE - BINOCULAR WATERPROOF - BINOCULARS - BUSHNELL PERFORMANCE OPTICS - Model #13-7501

Manufacturer: Bushnell
ProductGroup: Sports
Binding: Misc.

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BINOCULARS

ASIN: B000SN0KDQ

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BUSHNELL 13-7501 7x50 MARINE - BINOCULAR WATERPROOF - BINOCULARS - BUSHNELL PERFORMANCE OPTICS - Model #13-7501

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Features: 15" TFT LCD Monitor Space saving, black and silver color Lightweight Design Support SXGA 1024x768 Excellent Pixel Pitch 0.297mm ... Warranty: 3 YEAR/ 1 YR OTC/2 YR MFG

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Extremely compact, while maintaining outstanding image quality, an all-metal exterior gives the MV4 series a lean and elegant look. A camcorder and digital still camera rolled into one, the MV4 series offers exceptional value. The search and editing options open up a range of imaging possibilities. Plus, the DV terminal allows high quality dubbing with no deterioration in quality of images. The new lens accessories also broaden photographic horizons, giving you more options to play with. And an extended recording function offers you longer shooting time, so you can really get the shot!

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Designed for exact compatibility with OKI products, only OKI consumables ensure maximum performance, longevity and ultimate cost-effectiveness. OKI's ribbon cassettes, inkjet heads, toner and EP cartridges and other consumables are an integral part of the fundamental design of its printer and fax products, combining with other key elements of their design to deliver optimum durability, reliability and print quality.This product is designed for C9600hdn, C9600n, C9800hdn, C9800hn Color LED Printers.For a complete compatibility list please refer to the original manufacturer's web site.

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What is a Category 5e patch cable? Think of it as the street that links the house on your block and all the destinations in town. In actuality, it's a cable used to connect all the hardware destinations in a Local Area Network (LAN).PRODUCT FEATURES:Exceeds the performance requirement of Category 5e;Perfect in conjunction with 10 and 100 Base-T networks;50-micron gold plated connectors to insure a clean and clear transmission;PowerSum tested.

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Audiovox CDM-8600 battery Silver equivalent to Audiovox BTR-8600 battery.Aftermarket battery is rated at 950 mAh capacity and makes a great performance boost for the Audiovox CDM-8600 cell phone. Powerful Lithium ion chemistry has no memory effect either! This standard duty battery gives great talk & standby times for the Audiovox CDM-8600 cell phone in Silver! Note: a new lithium ion battery's full capacity is only achieved after 2-3 complete charge and discharge cycles. Charge the initial 24-hour battery charge with the Audiovox CDM-8600 model cell phone turned off. Our One year warranty is easier & faster than the factory warranty if you should ever need it!Supported Models and Categories:Audiovox CDM-8600 Cell Phone Accessories

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Audiovox CDM-8600 OEM Std Lithium Batt

Manufacturer: Audiovox
ProductGroup: CE

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Audiovox BTR-8600 battery Silver Standard capacity Lithium-Ion battery is the factory original battery designed & built specifically for the Audiovox CDM-8600 cell phone models.Audiovox BTR-8600 Li-Ion Silver Standard battery provides your Audiovox CDM-8600 cell phone with the standard battery capacity that originally shipped with most Audiovox CDM-8600 cell phone models. Lithium ion (Li-Ion) batteries are available in a variety of capacities to best fit your cell phone requirements. At least 30% more talk time & 30% lighter than NiMh batteries of the same size! This memory free standard capacity battery is the factory original Audiovox BTR-8600 Li-Ion battery rated at 900 mAh capacity.Audiovox BTR-8600 battery is compatible with Audiovox CDM-8600 cell phone models only. You Never need to condition your battery after the first 2-3 cycles! Charge the initial 24-hour battery charge with the cell-phone turned off.Note that a new lithium ion battery's full performance is only achieved after 2-3 complete charge and discharge cycles. Factory original warranty of One year applies.Supported Models and Categories:Audiovox CDM-8600 Cell Phone Accessories

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APPLE AirPort Extreme - AirPort is the wireless networking technology that gets you on the Internet from practically anywhere - without cables, additional phone lines, or complex networking hardware. With AirPort Extreme enabled Macintosh systems, it's a snap to exchange files or play multiplayer games, using cutting edge 802.11g wireless technology, at up to 54 megabits per second! Because AirPort Extreme uses radio waves for communication, it even works through walls!

Customer Reviews:

Painless installation.......2007-06-01

I purchased this card for a first generation 20" iMac G5. Installation is simple: release three captive screws at the bottom of the iMac, remove the back cover and pedestal, and insert the card into the retainer cage. The card plugs into a socket, plus it has an antenna cable. That's all there is to it.

Once rebooted, the machine will automatically detect the card but it will not turn on wireless networking. If you are ready to connect to a network then it takes maybe a minute or two to turn it on and pick the wireless access point.

The iMac is now at the opposite side of the house (brick, steel, concrete condo) and wireless performance with the D-Link WBR-1310 is great.

Most new Macs already have an airport card, so this product is primarily aimed at people that own slightly older Macs with a built-in airport socket/cage. The price is really good, these cards retailed for $79 when they originally came out. And once you plug it in, it works forever, I am yet to run into somebody that has had an airport extreme card fail, not even DOA.

Apple Airport Extreme Card.......2007-03-26

I just installed the Airport Extreme Card on my eMac and have moved the computer as far away from the router as it can possibly be in my house. The signal is very strong and it is working great. Highly recommend this product.

very not satisfied.......2007-03-22

very very not user friendly.... no instruction to install. worked after it got installed but doesnt work with the wireless internet in my house. Decided to resell it. could be its only because i'm apple-illeterate....

A Piece of cake to install, this thing works great.......2007-01-11

Apple products have been consistently solid for me, and this one is no exception. I simply opened the side of my mac, plugged the card in, and when I turned the computer back on I was browsing the web wirelessly. Could not have been easier.

Apple Air Port Extreme Card.......2007-01-10

Love the apple airprot extreme card. We set up wireless networking in our home and my mac is downstairs I have super fast speed

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