iMac is an all-in-one consumer and professional. The iMac is between the Mac mini (sold without a screen, no mouse or keyboard) and the Mac Pro (tower format sold without monitor). Everything is built around and on the back of the screen (DVD burner, motherboard, connectors, speakers, etc.).
The only external components are the keyboard, mouse and power cord. The screen is mounted on an axis that allows for rocking back and forth. No height adjustment is possible. CDs and DVDs are inserted on the right edge of the screen. Just below is the housing for the SD cameras. The various devices are taken to the back rows and the two speakers are hidden under the screen. On top of this screen, we find the integrated webcam.
The iMac is as much suited for family use (their primary audience) and professionally. And the second has yet asserted jurisdiction with the arrival in October 2009 model Intel Core i5 and i7. Quad-core processors, instead of two so far (still in use patterns of entry of a gram). The iMacs are powerful machines, comfortable with their large screens and can receive multiple devices.
Between screen 27 inch and quad-core chips with these models was a serious alternative to the Mac Pro. Who does not need to add (internal) hard drives or more cards, this high-end iMac deserves to be considered. The choice then between the Core and Core i7 i5 (€ 180) will be done of course in relation to its budget, but also in view of its use. The technology of the Core i7 as the Hyper threading is only useful on demanding applications like 3D.'s Hyper threading simulates the presence of four additional hearts . i5 Model Core is a solution fairly balanced between its price and performance.
Catering to the base 4 GB depending on model, these iMacs can go up to 8 GB of memory (21.5 ") or 16 GB (27). 4GB is an allocation consistent with all general uses: office, web, mail, iLife , but also to run Windows XP and Seven. Those who are considering professional use (designers or musicians) are likely to opt instead for the 8 GB. These iMacs are also gaming machines generally correct. Apple has a habit of using models of ATI cards and NVIDIA worthy of a midrange PC.
The units for memory strips are hidden behind a grille below the screen. The manipulation is simple, just unscrew it to access these connectors. They are four in number. To purchase new strips memories, we advise to visit the retailers Mac, PC or online sites specialize. On the Apple Store prices are usually higher than the average. The hard disk of 3.5 inches can be changed, but access is extremely delicate and reserved only for the operation and warned it is a DIY operation that voids the warranty of the machine. Better to connect one or more external USB hard drives or FireWire.
Apple Ram vs. Kensington Ram
This usually depends on your choice. I here advice to contact the Apple care directly to get a proper upgrade for your system. Expand the memory to your iMac is a very simple process. Of course, the first thing is to buy memory, but first you must know what kind of modules you need. In the case of the aluminum iMac mid-2007 SO-DIMM modules have the following
characteristics:
- PC2-5300
- Unbuffered
- No parity
- 200 pins
- 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
The iMac has two slots for memory and if you have not changed the factory settings, will come with a 1GB module in a slot, while the other is free. Therefore, you can buy another 1 or 2 GB with what would have 2 or 3 GB respectively, or buy two 2 GB modules for a total of 4GB. In the latter case, you replace the memory that came with your computer. As you have read, it is not necessary that the memory modules are the same, so any combination is valid considering that the maximum you can use the iMac are 4Gb.
The Apple iMac G3 500 MHz DV RAM comes from 128 MB to 1GB. The 512MB memory is of us d. Desktop Apple iMac G3 500 MHz DV certified and released. It corresponds to its quality - and system requirements. Of course, it can be used with the original modules. An upgrade of your RAM memory makes Apple iMAC G3 500 MHz d. DV again faster and more powerful.
There are other more rams provided by Kingston. Like Kingston SO-DIMM PC2-5300 Intel iMac which is a single bench with 1 GB of memory SO-DIMM 200-pin PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz, memory, Apple certified and compliant with lifetime warranty. Kingston KTA memories undergo specific tests for the Apple system is dedicated to ensuring the total memory-system compatibility.
Compatible Systems:
- iMac Intel Core Duo or Core 2 Duo 1.83 GHz, 2 GHz, 2.16 GHz, 2.33 GHz and 2.4 GHz
- iMac Intel Core 2 Extreme 2.8 GHz
Who does not suffice with 4 GB of RAM that sell the iMac, just know that the maximum amount of RAM you can install on your computer is 16 GB. They say there are 4 slots to insert memory stick 2GB or 4 GB SO-DIMMs 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM in each of these.
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