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Apple iMac 20 in. 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Desktop Computer
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Price Range: $1,399 to $1,399
personal computer world Professional Review.
Review: Apple iMac 17in desktop computer
QuickTake:
Pros: Compact design; good performance for the price
Cons: No DVD burner; poor upgrade potential
alaTest.com Professional Review.
Review summary of Apple iMac Core 2 Duo (Early 2008)
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alaTest has collected and analysed 511 reviews of Apple iMac Core 2 Duo (Early 2008) from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Users rate this product 90/100. Comparing these reviews to 48699 other Desktops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 89/100 = Very Good.
alaTest has collected and analysed 511 reviews of Apple iMac Core 2 Duo (Early 2008) from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Users rate this product 90/100. Comparing these reviews to 48699 other Desktops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 89/100 = Very Good.
businessweek.com Professional Review.
Apple's iMac G5
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Even though Apple is moving to new Intel chips for 2006 models, the latest iMac G5 is cool enough to pull doubters off the fence
Even though Apple is moving to new Intel chips for 2006 models, the latest iMac G5 is cool enough to pull doubters off the fence
cnet.com Professional Review.
Apple iMac G5 (1.6GHz, 17-inch)
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Review Verdict: The iMac is as much a design choice as it is a computing choice, perfect for people who need to look good while they work.
Review Verdict: The iMac is as much a design choice as it is a computing choice, perfect for people who need to look good while they work.
QuickTake:
Pros: Attractive, slim design; includes the G5 chip; wide-screen display; quiet operation; built-in speakers sound better than expected.
Cons: Too little RAM for default configs; positioning of screen not as flexible as on last iMac; still uses a one-button mouse; Wi-Fi and Bluetooth cost extra.
cnet.com Professional Review.
Apple iMac G5 (2.0GHz, 20-inch)
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Review Verdict: Along with the new Tiger OS, the iMac G5 gets more muscle beneath its sleek exterior, making the all-in-one desktop a better performer and a better value.
Review Verdict: Along with the new Tiger OS, the iMac G5 gets more muscle beneath its sleek exterior, making the all-in-one desktop a better performer and a better value.
QuickTake:
Pros: Better specs lead to improved performance; brilliant wide-screen display; AirPort and Bluetooth are both standard features; ships with Tiger OS and iLife '05; quiet.
Cons: Lame mouse and keyboard; stand doesn't offer height adjustment; phone support lasts only 90 days.
cnet.com Professional Review.
Apple iMac G5 (2.1GHz, 20-inch)
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Review Verdict: The Apple iMac G5 gets trimmer and cheaper as it ups its performance and adds a handful of multimedia features, resulting in an all-around first-rate home PC.
Review Verdict: The Apple iMac G5 gets trimmer and cheaper as it ups its performance and adds a handful of multimedia features, resulting in an all-around first-rate home PC.
QuickTake:
Pros: Built-in iSight camera for videoconferencing and photos; remote control and Front Row software let you enjoy media from across the room; faster and cheaper than past models.
Cons: TV missing from Front Row media application; can't adjust the height of the screen; expandability limited to adding RAM; only 90 days of phone support.
cnet.com.au Professional Review.
Apple iMac G5 Review - PCs
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The trim, new iMac G5 receives an updated processor, but the machine is still more about style than substance.
Review Verdict: The iMac is as much a design choice as it is a computing choice, perfect for people who need to look good while they work.
The trim, new iMac G5 receives an updated processor, but the machine is still more about style than substance.
Review Verdict: The iMac is as much a design choice as it is a computing choice, perfect for people who need to look good while they work.
QuickTake:
Pros: Attractive, slim design, Includes the G5 chip, Wide-screen display
Cons: Too little RAM for default configs, Positioning of screen not as flexible as on last iMac, Still uses a one-button mouse, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth cost extra
cnet.com.au Professional Review.
Apple iMac G5 (1.9GHz, 17-inch) Preview - PCs
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Believe it or not, Apple still makes computers, even if its latest iMac seems more entertainment centre than home computer.
Believe it or not, Apple still makes computers, even if its latest iMac seems more entertainment centre than home computer.
cnet.com.au Professional Review.
Apple iMac G5 (2.0GHz, 17-inch) Preview - PCs
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Tiger's not the only story; the iMac G5 gets a complete hardware overhaul, too.
Review Verdict: Apple's latest high-end Power Mac G5 is a blazing machine that stands up without blinking to the best of the competition, but we're still annoyed by some of its shortcomings.
Tiger's not the only story; the iMac G5 gets a complete hardware overhaul, too.
Review Verdict: Apple's latest high-end Power Mac G5 is a blazing machine that stands up without blinking to the best of the competition, but we're still annoyed by some of its shortcomings.
QuickTake:
Pros: DVD drive now supports double-layer discs, Base configuration supports 30-inch Apple Cinema HD monitor, Includes Mac OS 10.4 Tiger and the latest iLife suite, Has higher maximum storage capacity than previous model
Cons: Only one optical drive bay, No memory card reader and not enough USB ports
cnet.com.au Professional Review.
Apple iMac G5 (2.0GHz, 20-inch) Review - PCs
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Along with the new Tiger OS, the iMac G5 gets more muscle beneath its sleek exterior, making the all-in-one desktop a stronger performer and a better deal.
Review Verdict: Along with the new Tiger OS, the iMac G5 gets more muscle beneath its sleek exterior, making the all-in-one desktop a better performer and a better value.
Along with the new Tiger OS, the iMac G5 gets more muscle beneath its sleek exterior, making the all-in-one desktop a stronger performer and a better deal.
Review Verdict: Along with the new Tiger OS, the iMac G5 gets more muscle beneath its sleek exterior, making the all-in-one desktop a better performer and a better value.
QuickTake:
Pros: Better specs lead to improved performance, Brilliant wide-screen display, AirPort and Bluetooth are both standard features, Ships with Tiger OS and iLife '05, Quiet
Cons: Lame mouse and keyboard, Stand doesn't offer height adjustment
cnet.com.au Professional Review.
Apple iMac G5 (2.1GHz, 20-inch) Review - PCs
Comments:
Believe it or not, Apple still makes computers, even if its latest iMac seems more entertainment centre than home computer.
Review Verdict: The Apple iMac G5 gets trimmer and cheaper as it ups its performance and adds a handful of multimedia features, resulting in an all-around first-rate home PC.
Believe it or not, Apple still makes computers, even if its latest iMac seems more entertainment centre than home computer.
Review Verdict: The Apple iMac G5 gets trimmer and cheaper as it ups its performance and adds a handful of multimedia features, resulting in an all-around first-rate home PC.
QuickTake:
Pros: Built-in iSight camera for videoconferencing and photos, Remote control and Front Row software let you enjoy media from across the room, Faster and cheaper than past models
Cons: TV missing from Front Row media application, Can't adjust the height of the screenv Expandability limited to adding RAM, Only 90 days of phone support.
pcmag.com Professional Review.
Apple iMac G5
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Review Verdict: Apple has another design coup on its hands with the iMac G5's clean, simple look—imagine if an iPod grew into a full-size, self-contained PC.
Review Verdict: Apple has another design coup on its hands with the iMac G5's clean, simple look—imagine if an iPod grew into a full-size, self-contained PC.
QuickTake:
Pros: Simple, stunning all-in-one design. Quiet. Just one cord (for power), thanks to optional Bluetooth keyboard and mouse. Gorgeous 20-inch screen and desktop-caliber hard drive.
Cons: Can't upgrade graphics. Built-in speakers don't deliver much bass.
pcauthority.com.au Professional Review.
Apple iMac G5
Comments:
The iMac has always been a little more about style than function and the latest iteration is testament to this philosophy. The most noticeable thing about the iMac G5 is the massive 20 inch widescreen. It's a Big Mac. Geddit?
The iMac has always been a little more about style than function and the latest iteration is testament to this philosophy. The most noticeable thing about the iMac G5 is the massive 20 inch widescreen. It's a Big Mac. Geddit?
pcmag.com Professional Review.
Apple iMac G5 (17-inch)
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Installed RAM: 512 MB, Hard Drive Capacity: 160 GB, RAID: No, Primary Optical Drive: DVD-ROM/CD-RW, Processor Famil...
Review Verdict: A more compact, affordable version of its 20-inch big brother, the 17-inch iMac should appeal to home users with a shortage of desk space.
Installed RAM: 512 MB, Hard Drive Capacity: 160 GB, RAID: No, Primary Optical Drive: DVD-ROM/CD-RW, Processor Famil...
Review Verdict: A more compact, affordable version of its 20-inch big brother, the 17-inch iMac should appeal to home users with a shortage of desk space.
QuickTake:
Pros: Built in 802.11g and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR. Space-saving design.
Cons: A bit expensive. DVD combo drive instead of a DVD writer.
pcworld.com Professional Review.
First Look: Apple's Slim New IMac G5
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Beautiful display and plenty of power, but what's up with the nonadjustable base?
Beautiful display and plenty of power, but what's up with the nonadjustable base?
zdnet.com.au Professional Review.
Apple iMac G5
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The trim, new iMac G5 receives an updated processor, but the machine is still more about style than substance.
The trim, new iMac G5 receives an updated processor, but the machine is still more about style than substance.
zdnet.com.au Professional Review.
Apple iMac G5 (2.0GHz, 20-inch)
Comments:
Along with the new Tiger OS, the iMac G5 gets more muscle beneath its sleek exterior, making the all-in-one desktop a stronger performer and a better deal.
Along with the new Tiger OS, the iMac G5 gets more muscle beneath its sleek exterior, making the all-in-one desktop a stronger performer and a better deal.
zdnet.com.au Professional Review.
Apple iMac G5 (2.1GHz, 20-inch)
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Believe it or not, Apple still makes computers, even if its latest iMac seems more entertainment centre than home computer.
Believe it or not, Apple still makes computers, even if its latest iMac seems more entertainment centre than home computer.
zdnet.com.au Professional Review.
First Take: Apple iMac G5
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The big, half-dome base is gone and the iMac G5 is iPod-white in colour. Get more of our first impressions of Apple's new redesigned iMac.
The big, half-dome base is gone and the iMac G5 is iPod-white in colour. Get more of our first impressions of Apple's new redesigned iMac.
personal computer world Professional Review.
Apple Imac G5
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Apple Imac G5A powerful and versatile alternative to a PC at a good price
Review Verdict: Front Row is just eye candy, but the Imac is a powerful and versatile home Computer at a competitive price
Apple Imac G5A powerful and versatile alternative to a PC at a good price
Review Verdict: Front Row is just eye candy, but the Imac is a powerful and versatile home Computer at a competitive price
QuickTake:
Pros: Well priced; decent hardware and software
Cons: Lacks internal expansion slots
personal computer world Professional Review.
Apple iMac G5 20in
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Review Verdict: It looks gorgeous but even more important is the power boost from the G5 processor, making this the best iMac yet
Review Verdict: It looks gorgeous but even more important is the power boost from the G5 processor, making this the best iMac yet
QuickTake:
Pros: Superbly designed and engineered; improved performance
Cons: Graphics dated compared to latest PCs
digitaltrends.com Professional Review.
Apple iMac 17-inch
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The 17 Apple iMac will not disappoint anyone looking for both style and substance.
The 17 Apple iMac will not disappoint anyone looking for both style and substance.
QuickTake:
Pros: Larger display, Bluetooth/802.11g upgradeable
Cons: No USB 2.0 support, needs more memory
goodgearguide.com.au Professional Review.
Apple iMac G5 (20-inch)
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Review Verdict: An excellent computer for either home or business use, unless you require excessive performance or add-ons, the iMac is a highly recommended and capable machine.
Review Verdict: An excellent computer for either home or business use, unless you require excessive performance or add-ons, the iMac is a highly recommended and capable machine.
QuickTake:
Pros: Slim and compact design, included Mighty Mouse, in-built iSight camera, ease-of-setup, bright and responsive display, remote control, built-in Bluetooth
Cons: Limited internal expansion, some issues with Front Row software
machome.com Professional Review.
17" iMac G5 1.9GHz
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Internal upgrades, hardware and software add-ons make this iMac an outstanding deal
Internal upgrades, hardware and software add-ons make this iMac an outstanding deal
QuickTake:
Pros: Built-in iSight, Apple Remote with Front Row software, noticeable speed upgrades, includes a Mighty Mouse, lighter than before, very attractive display, SuperDrive with DL DVD burning, built-in Airport Extreme and Bluetooth 2.0.
Cons: No built-in modem, must buy QuickTime Pro to record video from the internal iSight.
machome.com Professional Review.
20" iMac G5 2GHz
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Hardware and software upgrades make us want to step into the iMac's ring
Hardware and software upgrades make us want to step into the iMac's ring
QuickTake:
Pros: 8x SuperDrive with DL DVD writing, priced $100 lower, AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth built-in, increased speed, RAM, hard drive space and video memory.
Cons: Some unsuccessful attempts at writing DL DVDs.
macworld.com Professional Review.
Apple's Consumer Desktop Strikes a New Pose
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The new iMac G5 marks a radical departure from the floating-in-thin-air iMac G4. But in terms of elegance, performance, and price, the newest generation of consumer desktops represents a big step forward. Find out more on how the iMac G5 measure up -- inc
Review Verdict: The latest iMacs are the slimmest and slickest yet, but, stylistically, they're the most conservative. Gone are the bulging curves and florid colors that made the original 1998 design such a sensation; gone, too, are the igloo-shaped base and the amazing
The new iMac G5 marks a radical departure from the floating-in-thin-air iMac G4. But in terms of elegance, performance, and price, the newest generation of consumer desktops represents a big step forward. Find out more on how the iMac G5 measure up -- inc
Review Verdict: The latest iMacs are the slimmest and slickest yet, but, stylistically, they're the most conservative. Gone are the bulging curves and florid colors that made the original 1998 design such a sensation; gone, too, are the igloo-shaped base and the amazing
QuickTake:
Pros: Elegant design; huge, wide-format screen; powerful CPU; big hard drive; SuperDrive.
Cons: Insufficient standard RAM.
macworld.com Professional Review.
Welcome improvements across consumer line
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The processors powering the latest round of iMac G5 updates are faster, but not to a degree you're likely to notice without a stopwatch. Instead, the real value of this update lies in a series of welcome improvements to other system components-more memory
Review Verdict: In appearance, the new iMacs are indistinguishable from their immediate predecessors. The choice among configurations hasn't changed dramatically, either. The entry-level version has a 1.8GHz G5 processor (up from 1.6GHz), a 17-inch display, and a Combo d
The processors powering the latest round of iMac G5 updates are faster, but not to a degree you're likely to notice without a stopwatch. Instead, the real value of this update lies in a series of welcome improvements to other system components-more memory
Review Verdict: In appearance, the new iMacs are indistinguishable from their immediate predecessors. The choice among configurations hasn't changed dramatically, either. The entry-level version has a 1.8GHz G5 processor (up from 1.6GHz), a 17-inch display, and a Combo d
QuickTake:
Pros: Striking design; reduced price; huge, wide-format screen; big hard drive; adequate memory; AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR now standard; double-layer SuperDrive.
Cons: No height adjustment; no front ports.
macworld.com Professional Review.
Home-entertainment features show promise, but have significant rough edges
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The new iMac G5s, like their predecessors, are excellent computers for home and business use alike. But early users of Front Row are bound to be as frustrated by the program's limitations as they are excited by its potential.
Review Verdict: When you press the remote's menu button, your Mac interface fades into the background and is replaced by a large, simple interface (reminiscent of the iPod or a TiVo digital video recorder) that you navigate via the remote's directional buttons. Although
The new iMac G5s, like their predecessors, are excellent computers for home and business use alike. But early users of Front Row are bound to be as frustrated by the program's limitations as they are excited by its potential.
Review Verdict: When you press the remote's menu button, your Mac interface fades into the background and is replaced by a large, simple interface (reminiscent of the iPod or a TiVo digital video recorder) that you navigate via the remote's directional buttons. Although
QuickTake:
Pros: Excellent general-use and business Mac; remote stows on side of iMac; consistent organization of movies between computer and Front Row; built-in iSight video camera; Photo Booth software is really fun; includes fuller featured Mighty Mouse; beautiful, bri
Cons: Remote control takes some getting used to; Front Row has numerous, irritating quirks and omissions, its Movie Trailers server intermittently returns errors and won't play trailers, and it won't let you bookmark video content; supports second display only
zdnet.co.uk Professional Review.
Apple iMac G5
Comments:
The new iMac is as much a design choice as it is a computing choice; as such, it's perfect for people who need to look good while they work.
Review Verdict: The new iMac is as much a design choice as it is a computing choice; as such, it's perfect for people who need to look good while they work...
The new iMac is as much a design choice as it is a computing choice; as such, it's perfect for people who need to look good while they work.
Review Verdict: The new iMac is as much a design choice as it is a computing choice; as such, it's perfect for people who need to look good while they work...
QuickTake:
Pros: Attractive, slim design, Includes the G5 chip, Wide-screen display, Quiet operation, Built-in speakers sound better than expected
Cons: Too little RAM for default configurations, Positioning of screen not as flexible as on last iMac, Still uses a one-button mouse, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth cost extra
zdnet.co.uk Professional Review.
Apple iMac G5 (2.0GHz, 17in.): a first look
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Tiger's not the only story; the iMac G5 gets a complete hardware overhaul, too.
Review Verdict: Apple has upgraded the Power Mac G5 with Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger and faster parts, but our complaints about limited expandability still apply... Read Full Review.
Tiger's not the only story; the iMac G5 gets a complete hardware overhaul, too.
Review Verdict: Apple has upgraded the Power Mac G5 with Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger and faster parts, but our complaints about limited expandability still apply... Read Full Review.
QuickTake:
Pros: DVD drive now supports double-layer discs, Base configuration supports 30in. Apple Cinema HD monitor, Includes Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger and the latest iLife suite, Has higher maximum storage capacity than previous model
Cons: Only one optical drive bay, No memory card reader and not enough USB ports, Includes only a 30-day trial of iWork, Telephone support lasts a brief 90 days
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Review Verdict: The Apple iMac 17in is a good entry-level machine, but the lack of DVD burner is a puzzling omission
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