The Advantages of an iMac

• Apple calls the iMac its "all-in-one" desktop computer. Since its introduction in 2000, screen size has increased from 15 inches to a possible 27 inches, the speakers have been redesigned and the wireless keyboard and magic mouse have debuted. The iMac is designed for those with no need to continuously expand their computers' hardware. Since the iMac's RAM and hard drive are not expandable, users must choose the sizes they want at the time of purchase.

Display Quality

• The iMac's display screen is clearly visible from most angles. The technology that allows this to happen is called in-plane switching, or IPS. The display's edge-to-edge glass aids in this clarity as nothing obstructs the view. Resolution is adjusted as screen size increases, so the 21.5" screen has a 1920 x 1080 HD resolution and the 27" screen has a 2560 x 1440 HD resolution. This is significant because other brands usually stretch the resolution up and out, which is acceptable but does not give users the same sharpness or picture quality that belongs to the iMac. Additionally, the iMac's display screen only comes in a glossy finish, which assures the user the richest colors available.

Less Desktop Clutter

• The iMac has a tapered pedestal connected to the screen. The advantage of this is that instead of a bulky display mount that sits on the desk and takes up space, the iMac's display panel can be pushed to the desk's edge, against a wall or even mounted on the wall. A wireless keyboard and magic mouse come standard with the iMac, meaning there are no wires running from keyboard to computer or from mouse to computer. This also un-tethers the user from a desk or table, because the keyboard and mouse can be moved anywhere in the room.

Environmentally and Economically Friendly

• The iMac was awarded the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Energy Star 5.0 qualification because it consumes a low amount of power. The Energy Star 5.0 qualification sets high efficiency standards for the amount of annual power consumed and the efficiency of a device's power supplies. As a result of its environmentally friendly design, the iMac conserves power at every opportunity. The OS X operating system powers down the hard drive and puts the computer into sleep mode as soon as it detects inactivity, and the LED display darkens. Further saving customers money on their power bills each month, the central and graphics processors balance tasks instead of concentrating energy in one area. When a user is typing, the processor actually reduces power between keystrokes.