The new iMac is a seriously impressive piece of kit, that delivers hight quality computing ability in a stylish workspace. It is available in a range of specifications and either a 20 inch or 24 inch monitor size.
Buying a new iMac can be costly, so you may be able to find a cheap second hand iMac online, or at a computer fayre. They will offer similar specifications to the new iMac, and may even come with extras such as software or hardware. Nonetheless, a new Mac never feels like a wasted purchase, with many users coming back for the latest model year after year. Some designers even use two iMacs, side by side in order to maximise productivity. One can be used to render 3D images, while the other is used to create new designs.
The base model is the 20 inch 2.66GHz model which has 2GB of RAM, and a 320GB hard drive. The next model-up has a 24 inch screen, the same 2.66GHz processor, but comes with 4GB RAM and 640GB hard drive. The third model also uses the 24 inch monitor, but has a 2.93GHz processor, 4GB RAM and a 640GB hard drive.
The top model, the cream of the crop, boasts a 24 inch monitor, with 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB RAM, and a 1 terrabyte hard drive. This model is capable of handling most middle-to high-end design processing, and is a popular computer in design agencies.
The monitors used offer an incredible high resolution picture, making pictures almost come-to life with a glossy finish. The graphics cards give the user the speed and power to play the latest computer games, or use high resource-intensive graphics packages. The iMac has no tower like it’s PC cousin. All of the computer is held within the monitor, with the only external pieces of equipment being the keyboard, mouse, and any extra devices.
