iMacs currently come in all kinds of configurations. What you're basicly looking at (with a new iMac mind you) is a fairly average computer. I think they're up to 600 mhz now (PPC mhz mind you), they come with 128 mb or RAM minimum, but they use standard PC 133 RAM. Decent sized hard drive. CD ROM drive on the base modle, CD-RW on the rest... I think you might be able to get a SuperDrive (combonation CD-RW/DVD-R drive) if you order one from Apple.

Anyway, the idea behind the iMac is that it's designed for word processing/internet/mid level computer games. It has no PCI slots so you're limited to RAM and video card upgrades. Expansion is via the USB busses and FireWire busses on higher end modles. It'll run basicly any type of software, though if you were thinking about 3D graphics or any audio/video use, you'de be better off with a G4.

www.apple.com is really the place to look.

[Edited by Raskolnikov on 10-19-2001 at 10:25 PM]