Apple iMac Desktop 15" M7677LL/B (700MHz PowerPC G4, 256MB RAM, 40GB HDD, DVD/CD-RW drive)

Product Description

iMac is, quite simply, an outrageously attractive, surprisingly affordable, and extraordinarily easy-to-set-up-and-use system. It comes fully loaded, but brings along none of the hassle you might associate with the word "computer". Get ready for the excitement of swift, simple Internet access - your passport to a world of information. And playing so richly detailed game, you actually feel like you are in another world. Consider the fact that iMac delivers significantly more power than you would expect from a computer at such a great price.Whether you are a first-time computer user or a highly experienced one, iMac, with its powerful, state-of-the-art features and simplicity of setup and operation, is the ideal choice. It will let you do the things you want to do with a computer, and many things you may only have dreamt about.

Customer Reviews:

Worst Customer Service Ever.......2007-06-29

I knew I was buying a refurbished older model but the first one they sent didn't work at all, the second was sent to a differnt address than the first one and when I asked them to send it to the first address they shipped to they didn't have a record of it. When I finally recieved my second desk they forgot to pack the power cord and then refused to overnight the item, saying that they didn't realize the cord was with the item and since he does not deal with that department he could not assure that my product would be shipped with all its parts. I would have thought having problems with my first system they would insure that the second system would be in working order, but it is not. My DVD player does not work and I already left an e-mail and voice mail with the company. I will find a way to fix my DVD problem but would not recommend ordering from this company. Perhaps if your system was sent in perfect working order but mine wasn't and it was dealt in a very ill manner.

My first iMac.......2003-01-01

The G4 flat-panel iMac is a joy to behold and a delight to operate. This is not only my first iMac , it is my first real computer. (...)

Apple knows how to design good-looking hardware. It also knows how to create first-class software and OS X is almost intuitive.

Now all of this is important for someone like myself who would be defined as a senior citizen. I have no time, patience or interest with "things that can go wrong". Mercifully, that is something you are unlikely to experience with an iMac, although I would suggest purchasing AppleCare... (AppleCare gives you coverage for a full three years and the right to call Customer Service for help with "how to" things you can't figure out for yourself for the full thre years.)

I have made some additions/changes to the iMac with the addition of Apple Pro speakers and iSub woofer (both made by Harman Kardon) and replaced the one-button mouse with a Microsoft optical trackball, along with purchasing a printer and scanner....but these are personal preferences.

I also installed an extra 256 megs of RAM myself by easily undoing four small screws on the bottom of the metal base and popped it in.

Apple has an undeserved reputation for being much more expensive than a PC. While it is true you can get a cheap PC for a lot less money than an iMac, comparable PCs are priced at about the same price as an iMac.

This is a machine you won't get tired of and one you can expect to keep and enjoy for several/many years.

Wowzers.......2002-12-22

When i first bought this beatiful imac, i was in awe. it starts up very fast, some people say 700 mhz is too slow, but thats comparing the same mhz with intel!! Power PC makes this proccesor in a totally diffferent way! everything about it is great: the programs, the hardware & its beautiful!!
The only reason i rated this 4 stars, is because i have a stuck pixel on the end of my screen, most of the time its invisible, but when i watch a dvd, i see a little red spot on the black part. But other than that, the new imac is the perfect computer!! Oh and if you get the lower end model without speakers, get the apple speakers! It sounds just like a boze radio/CD Player!!

Get this Machine.......2002-10-30

I'm a university professor and have long been familiar with Macs, which are growing in popularity in my department. Though I was currently using a Dell machine at work, I decided to make this iMac my new home machine. My uses are primarily professional: very heavy office work, making CD's, working with thousands of digital photographs, creating websites, and doing some design work. I can honestly say that in every way that matters, the iMac surpasses (and sometimes greatly surpasses) the other computers I have used.

The out-of-the-box experience is wonderful; much care was taken with packing materials (and I later found this to be representative of the overall attention to detail and quality). I immediately installed Microsoft Office. I know Office backwards and forwards and the Mac version has everything (unless you must use Access) and even some minor features the PC version lacks. I have sent hundreds of documents to students and coworkers and no one has had any problem opening them. The formatting is also preserved perfectly when opened with Windows computers - this had been a big concern of mine.

This machine is also compatible with everything I've thrown at it. Connecting my Canon camera brought up iPhoto (other options are possible) and my Sony Clie syncs instantly with Palm Desktop 4.0. I've also installed Virtual PC, which very capably runs Windows software in case the need arises. And there are thousands of titles available for the Mac, though you may want to go online to find them all.

The Mac, though, really shines because of the countless little things that make it more satisfying to use. Aside from the stunning ergonomic design of the computer itself, the operating system is very pleasurable. If you haven't spent time with a Mac before, you will be amazed at how quickly you can get around in the operating system and how the things you need seem to be where you need them. I was never convinced by the "simplicity" argument before (after all, Windows seemed simple enough), but if you take simplicity to refer to the ease and speed with which you can get real work done, then it starts to really mean something.

Do get extra memory. I added 256MB to what was already there and this sped things up considerably.

Great computer, highly recommended.

Absolutly Beautiful Machine.......2002-08-20

I recently bought the new iMac, and it is absolutly amazing. I am somewhat of a gamer, and the graphics are great. Warcraft 3 is stunning on the new lcd screen, and even the older games still look great.

The computer is extremley functional as well as space saving. The small cpu is very effective, and the vertical and horizontal movement of the magnificant LCD screen is smooth and effortless.

Apple truely hit the nail on the head when they designed this computer. The only problem would have to be the lack of a floppy drive. While I completely understand that Jobs is attempting to bring Apple into the new Millenium (though it's 2 years old) by making a computer without floppy drives. However, his one mistake was that in a Microsoft world, floppy drives are still the main source of transporting files between PC's.

I still must commend Apple with their promised ease of use and compatability with other products. I was able to transfer all of my Microsoft Word Files over to the Mac without any trouble. It is truely amazing.

This computer is everything they promised and more. Everything in it will be useful in the years of technological advancement to come.

Product Description

The MM760H ultra bass deluxe amplified multimedia audio headphones boast comfort fit, an easy access microphone and sturdy design.

Customer Reviews:

Gave it the extra star for the price.......2005-07-28

I add a star for the $48 price tag at Amazon. I bought these because my older MP3 has little power and I wanted to add some kick to overcome the noise of 16HP 3 blade lawn mower. They really only boost the base but that did the trick for my use and they boost it perfectly without booming my ears harder than the mower would. These are as good at cancelling noise as any set I have tried, and I own two others. Tried the $400 big guy set but even though they are markedly better, you have to try them side by side to hear the difference and at that price, my ears should sing like my tongue on a great $400 bottle of French wine. This is equal to California's finest and in some ways greets France too (but at Cola prices.) They make Van Halen Jump better than the grass and you hear at least 50% less noise (with 50% more music that's not bad!) Bach can charge you up to and make grass cutting more an art than a trudge. Just don't expect it to Make the World Go Away and you will be very happy with how it Let's It Be!

Product Description

The LC-20A2U with built-in cable TV tuner is merely 5 cm (2") deep with a screen that measures 20". And, coupled with high brightness and an extraordinarily wide viewing angle, the LC-20A2U is suitable for many rooms in the house. Included with the TV are three different color speaker grill covers (black, blue and red) to match your decor. With the optional AN-LCVM20 mounting bracket, you can hang the TV on a wall. It features a 20" Advanced LCD Panel, the Sharp's biggest 4: 3 LCD-TV for the best viewing of the big picture! With the Built-in 181-Channel Tuner just plug your cable TV line right into the TV and start watching. Sharp has the brightest LCDs available, so you can put them anywhere - even near windows, doors or other light sources - and their picture will still be vivid. The 240: 1 Contrast Ratio ensures top picture quality. Sharp's LCD backlight life is enough to give you viewing pleasure for many years, and 9, 000K Color Temperature gives the warmest reds and blues. The 3D Digital Comb Filter improves picture quality by eliminating "noise" and other artifacts. Image Inverter for Custom Installations inverts the image upside-down or "mirror" image if you need to hang it in an unconventional manner, and you can adjust the viewing angle in the range of 160 degrees, the viewing angles are so wide, you can view the LCD-TVs from anywhere in the room!

Amazon.com Product Description

The LC-20A2U TFT active-matrix LCD monitor is stunning at less than 2 inches deep. It offers a high-quality, 20-inch screen, and its high brightness (360 cd/m2) makes it one of the brightest available TV monitors, so it can be put anywhere and its picture will remain vivid, even near windows, doors, or other light sources. And, with its 40,000-hour lamp life, Sharp's LCD backlight life is long enough to give viewing pleasure for years. A built-in 181-channel tuner lets you plug a cable TV signal right into the LC-20A2U and start watching, and its 240:1 contrast ratio provides great images whether they're dark or brightly lit scenes. Two detachable 2.6-watt speakers frame the unit on either side for stereo sound; the speaker grille comes in black, blue, and red.

Connections accommodate camcorders, VCRs, DVD players, and satellite systems, with one each component-video, S-video, and composite-video inputs, and one set of left-right analog audio outputs (for use with the internal VHF-UHF tuner). When muted, the set automatically displays closed captioning. Image inverter steps in to flip the image upside down if you need to hang it in an unconventional manner. The 160-by-160-degree viewing angles are so wide that the monitor is viewable from anywhere in the room.

Average customer rating:

Great reader, Bad writer

Good Reader bad Writer

Linux compatible and excellent!

Already 'dead'

Excellent drive / poor software

LG Electronics GSA-4040B 4x DVD±RW Drive

Manufacturer: LG
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Internal Drives | CD-RW Drives | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
DVD Recordable Drives | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics | DVD+R | DVD+RW | DVD-R | DVD-RAM | DVD-RW | DVD±RW
Product Features:

Internal ATAPI/EIDE DVD±RW drive

Features 4x write, 2x rewrite, and 12x read speeds for DVD; 16x write, 12x rewrite, and 32x read speeds for CD (maximum)

2 MB buffer

Includes B's Recorder GOLD, B's Clip, B's DVD, DVD-RAM Driver, PowerDVD, and Acrobat Reader software

Compatible with Windows 98, 2000, Me, and XP

ASIN: B0000AQNYP

Product Description

For speed and versatility, look to the LG Super-Multi Drive. The GSA-4040B records data up to 4.7GB per side on DVD media and writes in all kinds of formats: DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, DVD-RAM and CD-R/-RW. This drive is suitable for any application. Buffer Underrun Protection, Windows XP/2000/ME/98 compatibility and UltraDMA support ensure fast, reliable writing every time.

Customer Reviews:

Great reader, Bad writer.......2006-08-14

Some of you are probally confused about this product since some are giving 5 stars and others 1 star. Well i will tell you right now why. Because the burner will destroy DVD's if they have certain file types. The one's giving 5 stars didn't use those file types, or just blame their software. Its not like im using bad software, i've used nero 6 and 7. Those work perfectly with other drives. Don't blame the software, as many reviewers have. The problem lies in the drivers.

It can read the most scratched up disks, it can write cd's perfectly, but it can't write a load of movie files! The only way to get around this is convert the movie file to another format, and if you have to buy software to do that, its already more expensive then better drives. Not to mention the loads of time wasted and lack of quality/space suffered when converting a file.

Treat this as a DVD/CD combo drive. Reads DVD's, Writes and Reads CD's.

Good Reader bad Writer.......2004-11-28

According to the review on www.tomshardware.com this DVDRW can read old and scratched DVDs and this is absolutely TRUE. But writing skills is amazingly poor. I already exchanged one because smoke was coming out from it. New one damaging during the recording process 40% of DVDs. Nero some times showing funny message. "Focus Tracking Error ...". Validation of recorded disks failing in 99%. It doesn't matter DVD is brand name or generic.

Linux compatible and excellent!.......2004-01-17

I'm using this drive with Linux (so none of the software issues the other reviews talk about apply anyway) and am very happy with it. cdrecord worked just like with my old burner, and for dvd's growisofs worked without any configuration whatsoever on my part! DVD-RAMs even burn fine even though the man page for growisofs doesn't mention DVD-RAM!

(I'm using kernel 2.4.22 on x86, you may need to load some modules with modconf for your configuration).

Already 'dead'.......2003-12-03

Last week i updated the driver and it stopped working! I then uninstalled the driver and reinstalled the old driver but it would still not work. Could read discs but would not write at all with "General I/O Error". So i called tech support but there was nobody answering the line. Terrible, terrible.

Excellent drive / poor software.......2003-11-05

(drive firmware flashed to A300)
all formats supported. have not tried the dvd-ram yet though.
burn speed is good. loaded the software/drivers no problems with dma transfers enabled and ASPI layer up to date and installed correctly.
cdr write is rather slow by todays standards. cpu utilization is much higher then my friends pioneer a06 and sony. software is lacking, but for the price complaints are few.

verdict: i like it!

Average customer rating:
Niles Select IR 8-Source Keypad In-wall controller for Niles ZR-8630AV MultiZone receiver

Manufacturer: Niles Audio
ProductGroup: CE

IR Signal Distribution | Home Networking | Home Automation | Home Automation & Security | Categories | Electronics
Niles | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics | Home Audio
Niles MultiZone Systems | Multi-room Audio | Home Theater & Audio |
Accessories:

Niles IR Adapter Cable

Product Features:

Keypad for use with ZR-8630AV

8-source capability

backlit source buttons

ASIN: B0002DOXHQ

Product Description

in-wall master keypad for a single playback zone * 8 backlit source keys * power, mute, and volume controls * IR sensor for use with Niles R-4 or R-8 remote * connects to MultiZone receiver via CAT-5 cable *

Niles SELECTCI Eight-Source Master Keypad for Niles ZR8630AV

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Niles SELECTCI Eight-Source Master Keypad for Niles ZR8630AV

Manufacturer: Niles
ProductGroup: CE

Niles | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics | Home Audio
ASIN: B000BVIV0Y

Product Description

Eight Custom-labeled Master Keys Provide "One Touch To Music" System Activation Over 200 Master Key Labels Included Volume Control Buttons Provide Local Zone Volume Control Mute Button Provides Local Zone Mute Off Button Turns Local Zone Off. Pressing And Holding Off Button, Turns Entire System Off Connects To Niles MultiZone Receivers And Preamplifier Via CAT-5

Niles CI SoloIR Keypad (FG00936) Master Keypad with IR receiver for ZR4630 and ZR8630AV

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Niles CI SoloIR Keypad (FG00936) Master Keypad with IR receiver for ZR4630 and ZR8630AV

Manufacturer: Niles
ProductGroup: CE

Niles | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics | Home Audio
ASIN: B0006DPO16

Product Description

Operate a Niles MultiZone system with ease from anywhere in the home with the IntelliPad(R) Ci Soloâplasma-proof,â but is fluorescent-friendly and even works in bright light. Its extended range makes it an elegant single-gang solution for one-touch entertainment in any room of the house.Colors: Bone, white, almond inserts (included)

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Kingston Etherx 5Port 10/100MBPS Auto Sensing Workgroup Dual Speed Switch

Manufacturer: Kingston Technology
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Switches | Wired Networks | Networking & Online Communication | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
ASIN: B00004Z7IF

Product Description

There are two models of the Fast EtheRx 10/100TX Workgroup Fast Ethernet Switch; the KNS500/WG and KNS800/WG, 5-port and 8-port Workgroup Fast Ethernet Switch, respectively. The Fast EtheRx 10/100TX Workgroup Fast Ethernet Switch offers five or eight UTP (Unshielded-Twisted Pair) ports that auto-negotiate speed detection for 100BASE-TX or 10BASE-T connections and half-duplex / full-duplex mode operation. The Fast EtheRx 10/100TX Workgroup Fast Ethernet Switch provides automatic switching between 100Mbps and 10Mbps networks thus allowing 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet networks to communicate with 10BASE-T Ethernet networks. The Fast EtheRx 10/100TX Workgroup Fast Ethernet Switch can also be used to segment 10Mbps or 100Mbps networks. The Fast EtheRx 10/100TX Workgroup Fast Ethernet Switch complies with IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX, IEEE 802.3i 10BASE-T, and IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD Ethernet Standards.The Fast EtheRx 10/100TX Workgroup Fast Ethernet Switch supports both half and full duplex flow control to reduce the risk of data loss at congested ports. When a port is operating in half-duplex mode, the Fast EtheRx 10/100TX Workgroup Fast Ethernet Switch implements a collision-based backpressure flow control mechanism. When a port is operating in full-duplex mode, the Fast EtheRx 10/100TX Workgroup Fast Ethernet Switch implements the IEEE 802.3x flow control mechanism. The Fast EtheRx 10/100TX Workgroup Fast Ethernet Switch may be used in both standard desktop and workgroup installations and requires no hardware or software configuration. To facilitate fast and easy installation and network configuration, the last UTP port has a cascade switch that supports UTP cabling in the straight through and/or crossover wiring configurations. For easy recognition of network status and troubleshooting, the front panel includes a variety of diagnostic LEDs including Power, 100TX Speed Detection, Link, Activity, Collision, and Full-Duplex status.

Product Description

Product Description

These high speed USB 2.0 Hard Drives are a great way to add storage to your PC, Notebook or Mac. The Kanguru QuickSilver offers lightning fast access to all your data! USB 2.0 is 40 times faster than USB1.1, making it great for video editing, mobile users, data back up or simply increasing your computer's storage space! The Kanguru QuickSilver is backwards compatible with USB1.1 ports.

Average customer rating:

Great product

Great 10 key

well constructed but not usable with Vista

Excellent replacement for laptop numeric pad

Fine for the price

IBM Numeric Keypad For Thinkpad USB

Manufacturer: IBM
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Audio & Video Accessories | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics | Antennas | Audio & Video Furniture | Batteries | Blank Media | Cables & Interconnects | Cleaning & Repair | Connectors & Inputs | Crossover Parts | Distribution | Home Audio Crossovers | Media Storage | Microphone Accessories | Plugs & Adapters | Portable Audio & Video Accessories | Remote Controls | Screws & Nuts | Selector Boxes | Sound Dampening Products | Speaker Accessories | Speaker Parts & Components | Speaker Repair | TV Accessories | VCR Rewinders | Video Converters
IBM | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics
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Product Features:

Built specifically for ThinkPad notebook computers; compatible with other brands.

Quiet and fully portable.

One-meter cable with USB connector included.

ASIN: B00004Z7F0

Product Description

The USB Numeric Keypad is a 17-key number pad for use with ThinkPad or other notebook computers. USB is a new interface technology that lets you connect the keypad at any time and use it immediately. Anyone who works with numbers on a notebook computer will appreciate the power and portability of the USB Numeric Keypad.For a complete compatibility list please refer to the original manufacturer's web site.

Customer Reviews:

Great product.......2007-09-06

This keypad was perfect. It has large keys for larger hands. Simple and perfect for my purpose. I have already recommended it to a co-worker- she loved it too.

Great 10 key.......2007-08-07

I've had several keypads, each one lacking in one respect or another. This is the best I've found...good size keys, good spacing between keys, positive feel. Would recommend.

well constructed but not usable with Vista.......2007-03-23

Unfortunately, Lenovo has not yet seen fit to release a Vista-compatible driver, so the laptop's keyboard and the numeric keypad's number lock feature are in sync under Vista. In other words, if you want to type numbers on the numeric keypad (why else would you buy it?) using Windows Vista, the portion of your laptop's keyboard that substitutes for a numeric keypad will also type numbers. Obviously, for quick data entry, it quickly becomes annoying to have to constantly toggle the "Num Lock" key.

Targus makes a similar keypad that does include a Vista driver to avoid this annoying behavior, so that you can input text on your laptop keyboard and numbers on your numeric keypad. It does not, however, have the standard 10-key layout, which is the feature I like most about this model.

Updated (Sept. 2007): Lenovo has released a Vista driver for this keypad, so it now works as it should. You can activate Num Lock on the keypad and still type properly on the laptop keyboard.

Excellent replacement for laptop numeric pad.......2007-02-19

Entering numbers with the numermic keybad of a laptop is a joke. This product is good. Matches normal size and spacing of a regular keyboard.

Fine for the price.......2006-11-05

I bought this for use with an HP Pavilion laptop, and have had no trouble with it. I wish it had a delete or backspace button on it, but otherwise no complaints.

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