Apple iMac 2.16GHz Core 2 Duo is a sleek ergonomic designed desktop computer. People are who are switching over to Mac from PC environment would find this machine a good one. Putting more memory to the machine would be a better plan prior to running Virtual Machines. Adding 1 GB of RAM to make the total memory 2 GB is a good idea.

This would simply be the coolest computer for those who are switching over from Windows. The Mac OS X is one of the safest and secure OS (Operating System) around. It’s more stable without the blue screen of death and has been plagued with virus or corrupted memory. There would be lesser time Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware software. Thus one could have more time to enjoy your computer. The 24 inch iMac screen is fabulous also with rich display resolution.

Someone new to Mac OS X could run Windows XP on a Virtual Machine on iMac to make adjustments in still running windows based programs. Windows XP license is needed in running it in virtual machine. Running Anti-Virus / Anti-Spyware software for the Windows XP system on the Virtual Machine. Apple iMac Core 2 Duo is a computer that is really capable in running both Mac OS X and Windows XP. Virtualization is a great way of switching from Windows XP to Mac OS X. In the end what you have is the best of both worlds.