Recommended for graphic design work!
Please note that the information below is for recommended performance minimum only. The IT technology evolves rapidly and most of the listed parameters improve overnight.
Apple iMac
The new iMac is the ultimate all-in-one computer. Its Intel Core i3 processor feature an advanced architecture and set new benchmarks for iMac performance. And fast discrete graphics processors now come standard in every iMac. The 27-inch widescreen displays is perfect for HD video, and the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Magic Mouse keep your desktop tidy.
Product Details
CPU: 3.2GHz Intel Core i3
Memory: 4GB SDRAM
Hard Disk: 1TB Hard Drive, , 4GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM, DVD SuperDrive, Processors: 2
Display size: 27" LED-backlit display with a widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio, 2560x1440 HD resolution, ATI Radeon HD 5670 with 512MB
Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard, Magic Mouse
This a great for normal light computer uses, like surfing the web, watching a DVD, answering email, playing a low-end video game. But what really impresses you is that this can also do the more sophisticated items much faster. Rendering a video, expanding a zip file, dealing with several tasks at the same time in graphic design, playing a higher end video game. You will be impressed by the ability of this computer to do what you would expect in a computer twice as much.
Desktop PC
A great everyday performer, the desktop PC delivers multitasking performance and expansion possibilities. Listen to music, edit digital photography, manage your finances and stay connected to your social networks without breaking the bank. The Desktop PC includes a large hard drive (great for storing your entire music and video library), dual-core Intel Pentium processor, a SuperMulti Optical Drive for burning CDs and DVDs, and NVIDIA GeForce 7050 graphics for excellent graphic and video playback.
Product Details
Dimensions: 14.20" h x 16.20" w x 7.10" l, 18.00 pounds
CPU: 2.7GHz Intel Pentium E5400 Dual-Core Processor
Memory: 4GB SDRAM DDR2
Hard Disk: 750GB SATA Hard Drive; 16X DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Drive, Processors: 1
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 7050 Integrated Graphics
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Those are the basics. From there you can go further such as calibrated monitors, color measuring devices for ICC profiles, film scanners, large-format printers, plotters, graphics tablets, and all sorts of creative arts equipment and accessories. Don't be afraid to throw out the keyboard and mouse that shipped with your computer in the trash and buy the better ones. |
