Apple iMac Core 2 Duo (2007) Expert Reviews

The 24-inch iMac's striking design and impressive performance compare favorably to its smaller 20-inch sibling. In addition to a larger screen size, the 24-inch model offers higher-end configuration options and, of course, a higher price tag. The 24 ...

Industry-leading design ; big, beautiful display ; excellent application performance

Higher-end model features same midrange graphics card of lower-end models ; free phone support ends after 90 days ; might want to hold off another month until Leopard is released to save yourself the cost of an OS upgrade

With the same elegant design as its 20-inch, 2.4GHz sibling, the 24-inch, 2.8GHz iMac offers 30 percent more screen area and a modest performance boost. The iMac competes with the PC desktop market now better than perhaps any previous Mac to date, but ...

After 10 years, Apple's flagship computer, the iMac, is still going strong. With the introduction of a thinner display/computer, a fast Intel Core 2 Duo last year, Apple proved the iMac will remain one of the best desktop computers for everyone. This ...

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Apple's new crop of iMacs get a speed bump.

Compact, all-in-one design ; built-in wireless capabilities ; big, beautiful screen ; good video frame-rate performance

Glossy screen may frustrate some users

On the outside, nothing has changed, and the iMac is still available in 20- or 24-inch aluminum-encased models. The major changes involve the Intel Core 2 Duo (Penryn) processor now at the heart of the iMac. Penryn speeds start at 2.4GHz (the speed of ...

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 ...

Outperforms some quad-core Windows systems. Windows- and Mac-compatible. Fully HD-capable screen. Recyclable aluminum-and-glass construction. Energy Star 4.0-certified. Minimal cables. A speedy 2GB of RAM is standard. No bloatware

No media card slots. Mighty Mouse. Other systems are starting to catch up in design. No Blu-ray

The iconic iMac now adds a next-gen Intel Penryn processor to its mix. It's faster, more powerful, and still the one to beat.

Have your credit card ready - this all-metal marvel is ready to shine for the holidays.

Compact, stylish, slim design. Worthy performance. Innovative keyboard expands F-key behavior.

Viewing angle is a bit narrow. Glossy screen produces distracting reflections. No matte screen option.

. From its new aluminum case to its speedy performance, there's a lot to like about the new iMac. If you were hoping that the iMac's new design would resemble an Apple Cinema Display, however, don't hold your breath. We're probably a few years away ...

Supersleek all-in-one system offers great image quality.

Sleek, all-in-one design, Improved screen quality

All-in-one design limits expansion

As appealing as the new iMac is, with the Leopard operating system coming soon (at around the time you read this), I'd recommend holding off. If you do, you'll get the new OS preinstalled

Setting new standards for elegance and simplicity, the all-new, all-in-one iMac packs all its components - from processor to video camera - into an astoundingly thin, anodized aluminum...

Slick new design ; Screen is gorgeous in specific circumstances ; Very fast, especially for converts from PowerPC Macs ; Keyboard is a tangible improvement over the old model ; One RAM slot is finally free for an upgrade ; Less expensive than the old ...

Glossy screen can be distracting ; no option for matte ; Only 1GB of memory standard ; Radeon HD 2600 Pro is underpowered versus its NVIDIA alternative ; No Apple Remote magnet or sleep light. return to previous page

s and Reservations Having to choose computers from only one vendor means that many buyers won't have much choice: for now, the iMac is still Apple's lone choice for a mid-range desktop. That said, most home customers will find a lot to like in what ...