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Apple iMac G5 review

Processor
Clock speed: 1.8 GHz
Motherboard
Data bus speed: 600 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 512 MB
Number of memory slots: 2
RAM capacity: 2.048 GB
RAM type: DDR SDRAM
Memory specification compliance: PC3200
Interfaces & networking
USB: 3
FireWire (IEEE 1394): 2
Hard drive storage
Hard drive size: 80 GB
Rotation speed: 7200 rpm
Storage controller: Serial ATA
Optical storage
CD / DVD read speed: 32x CD
CD / DVD write speed: 16x CD
CD / DVD rewrite speed: 10x CD
Video
Graphics processor: Nvidia GeForce FX 5200 Ultra
Graphics RAM: 64 MB
Graphics card: Nvidia GeForce FX 5200 Ultra
Display
Display type: LCD
Display technology: TFT LCD
Display diagonal size: 17 in
Audio
Sound card: integrated
Speakers: stereo, integrated
OS & software
Operating system: Mac OS X 10.3.5
Software included: Mail, iChat AV, Safari, Sherlock, Address Book, QuickTime, iSync, iCal, iLife ’04 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD and GarageBand), AppleWorks, World Book 2004 Edition, Nanosaur 2, Marble Blast Gold, Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive and Apple Hardware Test CD
Cabinet (chassis)
Tool-free access: no
Service & support
Standard warranty: 1 year
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Overview

Apple iMac G5

Editors rating
Rating: 7.8
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.

Typical price

£ 1228

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