Apple iMac 24 in. MB325LL/A 2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Desktop
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cnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.8 star(s) Apple iMac Core 2 Duo (24-inch, 2.16GHz) Reviews

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Review Verdict: .

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Pros: Giant LCD makes the iMac a home-video champ; updated specs stay competitive with the rest of the desktop PC field; expanded upgrade options available at the time of purchase.
Cons: Configurator upgrades are expensive; limited aftermarket upgradability means you won't be able to add a Blu-Ray or HD-DVD drive down the road; no media card reader.
alaTest.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.45 star(s) 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.

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cnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.05 star(s) Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.8GHz Extreme Edition) review

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Pros: Industry-leading design; big, beautiful display; excellent application performance.
cnet.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.8 star(s) Apple iMac Core 2 Duo (24-inch, 2.16GHz): size and performance

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Review Verdict: Other companies may offer more flexible configurations and the spectre of HD video looms large, but the 24-inch iMac Core 2 Duo's sprawling display and capable features will win many over. The new iMac is an impressive desktop that doubles as a secondary

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Pros: Giant LCD; updated specs; expanded upgrade options
Cons: Upgrades are expensive; limited aftermarket upgradability; no media card reader
pcworld.in Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.7 star(s) Apple 24" iMac

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Expensive, but it's not just any computer.

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cnet.com.au Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.7 star(s) Apple iMac Core 2 Duo (17-inch, 1.83GHz) Review - PCs

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The 17-inch iMac is missing a few features you might like--SuperDrive and a remote control, to name two--but it still makes a stellar home PC, thanks to its great design, new Core 2 Duo processor, and superior software bundle. Plus, its price makes it a b

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Pros: Low price, Good looks, New Core 2 Duo processor, Fantastic software bundle
Cons: No SuperDrive, Configuration options are almost nonexistent, Phone support lasts only 90 days
cnet.com.au Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.8 star(s) Apple iMac Core 2 Duo (24-inch, 2.16GHz) Review - PCs

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Other vendors might offer more flexible configurations and better deals on components, and the specter of HD video looms darkly, but the 24-inch iMac's sprawling display and convincingly capable features should set most people's minds at ease.

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QuickTake:

Pros: Giant LCD makes the iMac a home-video champ, Updated specs stay competitive with the rest of the desktop PC field, Expanded upgrade options available at the time of purchase.
Cons: Configurator upgrades are expensive, Limited aftermarket upgradability means you won't be able to add a Blu-Ray or HD-DVD drive down the road, No media card reader.
toptenreviews.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 2.5 star(s) Apple Review

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We looked at the 17 inch iMac from Apple. There are two 17 inch versions available; we chose to evaluate the 2.0GHz version because it offers more RAM and a better graphics card. This computer is an integrated, desktop type system, which means that the CP

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zdnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.8 star(s) Apple iMac Core 2 Duo (24-inch, 2.16GHz)

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As recently as two weeks ago, all-in-one PCs were stuck at Apple's 20-inch iMac or Sony's 19-inch VAIO LS1. We like both products, but neither features a screen that's big enough for satisfying video. Apple's new 24-inch iMac Core 2 Duo changes the all-in

Review Verdict: Other vendors might offer more flexible configurations and better deals on components, and the specter of HD video looms darkly, but the 24-inch iMac's sprawling display and convincingly capable features should set most people's minds at ease. We highly r

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QuickTake:

Pros: Giant LCD makes the iMac a home-video champ; updated specs stay competitive with the rest of the desktop PC field; expanded upgrade options available at the time of purchase.
Cons: Configurator upgrades are expensive; limited aftermarket upgradability means you won't be able to add a Blu-Ray or HD DVD drive down the road; no media card reader.
zdnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.7 star(s) Apple iMac Core 2 Duo (17-inch, 1.83GHz)

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The 17-inch iMac may seem inadequate next to Apple's new 24-inch behemoth, but Apple's smallest all-in-one desktop still has a lot going for it. Priced at $999, it's the first iMac to break the $1,000 barrier. Along with the 24-inch iMac, it receives a pr

Review Verdict: The 17-inch iMac is missing a few features you might like--SuperDrive and a remote control, to name two--but it still makes a stellar home PC, thanks to its great design, new Core 2 Duo processor, and superior software bundle. Plus, its price makes it a b

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QuickTake:

Pros: Low price; good looks; new Core 2 Duo processor; fantastic software bundle.
Cons: No SuperDrive; configuration options are almost nonexistent; phone support lasts only 90 days.
techradar.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.5 star(s) Apple 24-inch 2.16GHz iMac Core 2 Duo

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Pinning down the iMac and who it's aimed at will always be a difficult job

Review Verdict: When Apple's iTV box launches next year, and iTunes video content outside the US improves, this huge display will really come into its own as part of the household entertainment centre

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Pros: It's the biggest iMac ever!, Brighter display, FireWire 800, Faster Core 2 Duo processor, Much improved graphics cards
Cons: Too big for some?
zdnet.com.au Professional Review.

Apple iMac Core 2 Duo (24-inch, 2.16GHz)

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Other vendors might offer more flexible configurations and better deals on components, and the specter of HD video looms darkly, but the 24-inch iMac's sprawling display and convincingly capable features should set most people's minds at ease.

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macworld.com Professional Review.

iMac powerhouse delivers huge screen, Core 2 Duo processor

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The 24-inch iMac occupies the vast stretch between the standard iMac and the Mac Pro. If you're looking for the ultimate iMac with a taste of the pro-level features the Mac Pro provides, you'll find the 24-inch iMac to be the perfect mid

Review Verdict: Even with the gigantic display, however, the iMac feels sturdy and well balanced. With its thin design, the iMac weighs only 24.7 pounds, just 2.7 pounds more than the 20-inch model

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Pros: Bright 24-inch display; strong application performance; impressive graphics system; FireWire 800 port for fast peripheral connection.
Cons: 3GB RAM limit; lack of free RAM slot makes for costlier memory upgrades; limited internal expansion options.
macworld.com Professional Review.

Speed boost and lower prices for 17- and 20-inch models

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If you want a low-cost iMac to have around the house for everyday use, the 1.83GHz iMac is a nice system for the price. It also makes for an appealing system for many students, who can buy one for the same $899 price as the education iMac.

Review Verdict: The new crop of iMacs replace the $1,299 17-inch 1.83GHz Core Duo model and $1,699 20-inch 2.0GHz Core Duo model with two 17-inch versions and a 20-inch version (plus the 24-inch model). The new prices promise to appeal to a wide range of buyers

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Pros: Nearly identical performance to 24-inch model; larger and brighter display; 1GB of RAM standard.
Cons: 3GB RAM limit; lack of free RAM slot makes for costlier memory upgrades; limited internal expansion options.
engadget.com Professional Review.

Apple's 24-inch iMac reviewed

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If you're still fence sitting on whether or not the 24-inch iMac would appropriately fill the gaping expanse on your desk, and the unboxing photos, impressive Core 2 Duo benchmarks, and promise of "upgradable graphics" haven't convinced you just yet, mayb

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engadget.com Professional Review.

Core 2 Duo iMacs unofficially rock 802.11n capabilities

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We know, it's still draft-spec equipment, but the fact that Apple has knowingly strapped an 802.11n-compliant wireless card inside its newest refresh of iMacs could certainly be telling of a certain product's future (or not). While a few enterprising user

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maclife.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3 star(s) 1.83GHz, 2.16GHz, and 2.33GHz Core 2 Duo iMacs

Comments:
Your Choice: Small and Cheaper, or Big and More Expensive

Review Verdict: . Our favorite new Mac is the 24-inch iMac. For serious hobbyists, or professionals on a budget, the 24-inch iMac is an ideal Mac - and while you'll still take a performance hit when using non-Intel-native applications, the new processors do a lot to impr

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Pros: Affordable. Rosetta speed has improved over previous generation of Intel-based iMacs. Lackluster video performance. No Apple Remote. 2GB memory ceiling. Rosetta speed still slower than native PowerPC performance.
Cons: Lackluster video performance. No Apple Remote. 2GB memory ceiling. Rosetta speed still slower than native PowerPC performance.
macworld.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) iMac 20-inch 2.4GHz Review

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Under the hood, the new iMacs differ significantly from the original aluminium models - mainly in that they are much faster. We take a close look at Apple's new entry level iMac.

Review Verdict: The new iMacs are faster than the previous models, but they cost the same. Unfortunately, the one major thing we didn't like about the first-generation aluminium iMac – the poor viewing angle on the 20in screen – hasn't changed for the better....

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macworld.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) iMac 24-inch 2.8GHz Review

Comments:
Under the hood, the new iMacs differ significantly from the original aluminium models - mainly in that they are much faster. We take a close look at Apple's new entry level iMac.

Review Verdict: The new iMacs are faster than the previous models, but they cost the same. Unfortunately, the one major thing we didn't like about the first-generation aluminium iMac – the poor viewing angle on the 20in screen – hasn't changed for the better....

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smh.com.au Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.5 star(s) Apple iMac

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The iMac's widescreen display provides a sharp and bright image that's ideal for watching movies.

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pcadvisor.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.5 star(s) Apple iMac 24in 2.8GHz review

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Apple has updated its iMac line, keeping the metal-framed design from last year but upgrading internals such as processors and hard drives.

Review Verdict: Apple shows that the melding of hardware and software makes for a very compelling computer. Sleek and cool-running, the latest Apple iMac is arguably the best one-stop PC you'll find, at home running Windows or its native Mac OS X.

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pcmag.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Apple iMac (24

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The Apple iMac (24-inch Penryn) ($1,799 direct) is the iconic all-in-one desktop that others try emulate. Its aluminum-and-glass face evokes the iPhone and iPod Touch, a look that works well. A successor to the aluminum 20-inch iMac, the last model I revi

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cnet.com.au Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.25 star(s) Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.8GHz) Review - PCs

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apple imac (24-inch, 2.8ghz) review: A slight bump to the specifications for the same price, the option to upgrade the graphics means the 24-inch iMac keeps the Editors' Choice it earned last year.

Review Verdict: A slight bump to the specifications for the same price, in addition to a much appreciated option to upgrade the graphics means the 24-inch iMac keeps the Editors' Choice it earned last year when the brushed-aluminium-and-glass design was first introduced.

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Pros: A minor specification update results in some significant performance gains, Graphics upgrade an option on this 24-inch model, Sleek, polished design didn't receive an update, but we won't start clamoring for a new design until the current one is at least
Cons: Free phone support runs out after 90 days
Computeract!ve Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Review: Apple iMac 24in

Comments:
Top-of-the-range iMac dazzles with 24-inch screen

Review Verdict: An impressively designed system that is equally suitable for home entertainment and professional use

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alaTest.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.75 star(s) Review summary of Apple iMac Core 2 Duo (2006)

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alaTest has collected and analysed 1835 reviews of Apple iMac Core 2 Duo (2006) from international magazines and websites.

Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 78/100 and users 89/100. Comparing these reviews to 32706 other Desktop Computers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 95/100 = Excellent.

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digitaltrends.com Professional Review.

Apple 20-inch iMac 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Desktop Computer

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The all-new, all-in-one iMac packs a complete, high-performance computer into a beautifully thin design. It includes built-in wireless, Mac OS X, and the iLife '08. So within minutes...

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cnet.com Professional Review.

Apple iMac (24-inch, 3.06GHz) review

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Pros: A minor specification update results in some significant performance gains; graphics upgrade an option on this 24-inch model; sleek, polished design didn't receive an update, but we won't start clamoring for a new design until the current one is at least
Cons: Free phone support runs out after 90 days.
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