Amazing iMac

This Mac runs on an Intel Core 2 Duo processor with a 2.4 GHz clock speed. Then there's one gigabyte of 667MHz memory -- the maximum memory capacity is 4 GB. The hard disk can store up to 350 GB of digital stuff. It is a Serial ATA hard disk spinning at the speed of 7200 revolution per minute (RPM).

Although I didn't get the chance to run Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Premier, I believe there's more than enough horsepower to manipulate photos without the frustrating sluggishness suffered in the past.

The keyboard is very thin and very stylish. Despite the short key travel, the key buttons are responsive enough. They didn't feel mushy at all. The keyboard has an aluminum base as well.

Here's one caveat, however: If your wall outlet is not correctly grounded, be prepared to feel an occasional sting as your skin touches the keyboard edge. I know, because the electrical wiring in my house is not properly earthed.

On the right side there's a slot for CD or DVD. Honestly, I prefer a tray model, having had two slot-type DVD players refuse to eject my CDs on their own. But, a tray would not look as pretty as the slot. Hopefully, if you always use original and high-quality CDs or DVDs, it won't give you any problem. The DVD drive is a SuperDrive that can read and write to double-layer DVD.

What about the connection? In addition to the Ethernet port, there are three fast USB ports. The keyboard is also a USB hub with two more ports, but one is usually used for the Mighty Mouse.

Wireless LAN is provided though AirPort Extreme 802.11g. I didn't try out this one, though, but I know it should function smoothly. A petite remote control is also in the box, enabling remote control of video playback and volume adjustment.

There are two Firewire ports, too: a Firewire 800 and Firewire 400 for connection to audio/video equipment. On top of the screen, unnoticed unless you carefully look for it, is the iSight camera. The microphone is also cleverly camouflaged. There is a mini-DVI port at the back, in case you want to connect the iMac to another display screen for a full-fledged video conferencing session.