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Apple iMac G5 review

7.8

Editors' Rating

Very Good

8.5

Members' Rating

Excellent

Typical price:£ 1228

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... Read Full Review.

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

Key Specs

Clock speed: 1.8 GHz
RAM installed: 512 MB
Hard drive size: 80 GB
Graphics processor: Nvidia GeForce FX 5200 Ultra
Graphics RAM: 64 MB
Graphics card: Nvidia GeForce FX 5200 Ultra
Display diagonal size: 17 in
Operating system: Mac OS X 10.3.5

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Member Opinion

8.5

Average Member Rating

Excellent

16 Members have reviewed this product

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danny chapman

danny chapman

Brilliant but pricey

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7.5

Very Good


Anonymous

Anonymous

A flat screen with an advanced processor thrown in

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10

Perfect


Anonymous

Anonymous

Expensive doorstop

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4.0

Mediocre


Anonymous

Anonymous

Slim and Sleek, get this

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8.7

Excellent


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