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This roundup includes products released within one year preceding the publication date of this article. The product selection consists solely of review units made available to Tom’s Guide by vendors. While the products listed here do not constitute a...
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The iMac models released in early 2009 are the third generation of the aluminum iMac, and the all-in-one design hasnt changed much since its introduction in 2007. The grey bezel, the black Apple logos front and back, the aluminum stand, the matte-blac...
Excellent general performance...
Basic gaming performance, No touchscreen...
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maclife.com Updated:
2014-06-13 04:35:54
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The most powerful iMac yet begs the question, who really needs a Mac Pro? From a cost vs performance perspective, RAM is usually our favorite Mac upgrade. So we’re stoked that the new 3.06GHz iMac can handle up to 8GB, compared to just 4GB last time...
Gorgeous screen. More included RAM and higher total capacity. Improved graphics. Four USB 2.0 ports. Monster hard drive.
Still no matte display option. No FireWire 400 port. Compact keyboard lacks number pad. DDR3 RAM still very expensive.
Speedier performance and the slim design might leave some people wondering if they really need a Mac Pro. Chances are, the newest iMac offers all the power you’ll need.24-inch 3.06GHz iMac...
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v3.co.uk Updated:
2014-06-13 04:35:57
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The new iMac does not, as many had hoped, use Intel’s new Core i7 processor. The entire range, which consists of four models priced from £949 to £1,799, is still based on the older Core 2 Duo.Apple normally uses the very latest processors, as with the...
Updated processor and graphics cards provide strong performance; wide range of hardware features...
Expensive; silly keyboard design...
A stylish and powerful all-in-one system but without Core i7, Apple’s flagship desktop computers are lagging behind PCs...
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Where some brands, notable the Japanese and Far Eastern tech companies, will use cumbersome, geek-out names for their products and every subsequent update, Apple keeps its naming scheme simple. So rather than trip over Apple IM-306-GFGT130/MDP or some...
If you have the budget there is now a version of Apple’s all-in-one that can take on the games-tuned PCs we see in our monthly Top 5 charts. Pay the premium for this Apple iMac 3.06GHz if you need quiet operation, unparalleled build quality and elegan...
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gcn.com
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2014-06-13 04:36:01
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If anything is the iMac’s Achilles’ heel, it is upgradability. You cannot upgrade or replace anything except the memory through a small access panel on the bottom of the computer. A 2G module already consumes each of the memory card slots, so...
Allin one system...
Low performance, very little is upgradable...
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The Apple iMac comes in four base models: a $1,119 20-inchsystem plus three 24-inch models culminating in the $2,199 (direct) top-of-the-line 24-inch iMac (Nvidia GeForce GT 130) reviewed here. Ive already given the midpriced ($1,499) 24-inch iMac...
Windows- and Mac-compatible. Fully HD-capable screen. Recyclable aluminum-and-glass construction. EPEAT Gold certified and Energy Star 5.0 precertified. Minimal cables. 4GB of DDR3 RAM comes standard. No crapware. iLife 09 included. More memory, storage a...
No media card slots. Mighty Mouse is slippery and annoying. Vista 64-bit installation is complicated. No Blu-ray option. No eSATA. No numeric keypad and cursor control on the standard keyboard. Only 90 days of phone tech support.
The Apple iMac 24-inch (GeForce GT 130), the companys new top-of-the-line iMac, is a moderate refresh. The new Nvidia motherboard chipset and discrete graphics give it a leg up on the previous high-end model, and CTO (configure to order) options give...
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about.com Updated:
2014-06-13 04:36:25
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Apple refreshed the iMac line not only by adding multiple graphics options, including dedicated graphics processors, but also by lowering the base price on all models. Better performance at a lower cost is especially welcome in the current economy. Wit...
2.66, 2.93, and 3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processors, Expandable to 8 GB of RAM, FireWire 800 port, Four graphics options: NVIDIA GeForce 9400M, GeForce GT 120, and GeForce GT 130; ATI Radeon HD4850, Mini DisplayPort video output...
Base keyboard has no numeric keypad, Only memory can be easily upgraded, Glossy style display is only option...
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The all-in-one space pioneered by Apple has been dominated by the iMac. While there were single form factor PCs long before the iMac (the Commodore PET, Osborne 1, and TRS-80, to name a few), none survived as long. Looking at the latest Apple iMac (...
Both Windows- and Mac-compatible. Fully HD-capable screen. Recyclable aluminum-and-glass construction. EPEAT Gold certified and Energy Star 5.0 pre-certified. Minimal cables. 4GB of DDR3 RAM is standard. No crapware. iLife 09 included. Same price as old 2...
No media card slots. Mighty Mouse is slippery and annoying. Vista 64-bit installation complicated. No Blu-ray option. No eSATA. No numeric keypad and cursor control on standard keyboard. Only 90-days phone tech support.
Apple moves closer to the sweet spot with the iMac (Nvidia GeForce 9400M). This new all-in-one gives you the screen real estate you crave, along with strong multimedia capabilities, and the covetable Apple design, all for a reasonable price...
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Apple may seem different than other companies, but the recession is kicking their ass too. The move they made with the new iMac was the smartest they could make under the circumstances—it's a great deal. In this new iMac release, Apple...
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