Apple iMac A1208 EMC 2114 MA590LL September, 2006 17" C2 Duo 2GHz 1GB 160GB 10.6
Bottom line: The Apple iMac A1208 EMC 2114 MA590LL September is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro graphics cards category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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This item is being sold as is for parts or non-working unit only even though the testing has been done.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Apple iMac A1208 EMC 2114 MA590LL September using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro graphics cards category. Apple's retro graphics cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
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Full Specifications
| cpu | Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz |
|---|---|
| emc | 2114 |
| hdd_gb | 160 |
| ram_gb | 1 |
| screen_inches | 17 |
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