REVIEW: Apple's New IMac G5 Short on Extras
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For six years, iMacs have set the standard for the PC industry with eye-popping designs, clever utilization of space and leaps forward in usability. Lately, though, Apple Computer Inc. (AAPL) seems to be making more waves with iPod music players than its venerable consumer PCs.
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Apple announced its rumored iMac upgrade nearly a full week earlier than thought Wednesday. While the upgrade to Core 2 Duo processors and the addition of a larger widescreen model was expected, the price drop on the entry-level iMac was not.
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When Apple first launched its G5 computers, some disputed its claim to be the fastest personal computer in world. Faster computers may well be on the market now, but few wield their power
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âWhat was arguably the best desktop computer on the market for the average consumer is slimmer, sleeker, and significantly faster,â says Mike Wendland (Detroit Free Press) of the new models of the iMac. And âperhaps best of all,â he notes, the iMac is less expensiveââby $200 to $300, depending on the model.â Wendland touts the new display:  âIts glossy glass finish means colors generally look brighter and bolder than with the matte finish of the previous models.â And he praises the new keyboard: âThe most revolutionary design associated with the new iMac is its super-slim aluminum keyboard.The keys are flat, not raised, much like on Appleâs MacBook notebooks, and the whole board is just a third of an inch thick. The keys are a tad bit wider than the old Apple keys, and very easy to type on.â
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The latest incarnation of Apple's iMac all-in-one desktop computer sports a new look and a beefy G5 processor. Computerworld Online News Editor Ken Mingis snagged one and offers his first take on the latest Mac.
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As the new iMac G5 makes its way to customers, Apple has added an iMac G5 Troubleshooting Assistant to its online support area. The system starts with broad issues, such as &quot;When I press
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OCTOBER 05, 2004  - Editor&#39;s note: Last month, Online News Editor Ken Mingis snagged one of the first iMac G5s and offered an early look at Apple&#39;s latest desktop (see story).
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OCTOBER 19, 2004  - Apple Computer today added a new entry-level model to its Power Mac G5 line, unveiling a desktop machine with a single 1.8 GHz processor that sells for $1,499.
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The big, fast Power Mac G5 with a separate 17-inch screen, or the sleek iMac that resembles a small TV with a 20-inch screen?
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Data reveals strong demand for Apple&#39;s iMac G5 and iPod products as the holiday shopping season kicks off. PowerBooks and eMacs are approaching the end of their life cycle, recent Apple inventory data has revealed.
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RUMOURS ARE rippling on the wires that Apple will unveil an iMac costing less than $500 at the Macworld Expo early next month. According to top gossip-mongers Think Secret, the device will be a G4-based machine
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Apple added to its 64-bit Power Mac G5 line a 1.8GHz single processor Power Mac G5 desktop priced at just $1,499, making the entry price even more affordable. [Oct 19]
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Next-gen boxes to be pitched at back-to-school buyers We've got around a month to wait before Apple unveils the anticipated next-gen iMac design, it has been claimed. Expect to see the 20in and 24in machines on shop shelves between the middle of July and mid-August, moles maintain.â¦
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The new iMac G5, which begins shipping worldwide mid-September, features the high-performance G5 processor and a stunning new design that integrates the entire computer right into its 17- or 20-inch flat panel display. The iMac G5 packs a complete computer system into a mere two inches of depth &#151; the world&#146;s thinnest desktop computer, with a G5 processor running up to 1.8 GHz. [Aug 31]
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Giving the 24-inch iMac a 4.5 out of 5 rating, Joel Santo Domingo writes: &#147;It&#146;s going to be a hard setup for me to return &#151; it&#146;s that good,&#148; and &#147;The 24-inch iMac is a great system for professionals and media junkies alike.&#148;
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Attempting to capitalize on iPod mania, Apple Computer Tuesday unveiled a fast new version of the iMac that it all but touted as a smart accessory for the sexy music players.
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&#147;The new G5 iMac is the finest personal computer I&#146;ve ever used, hands down,&#148; writes Mike Wendland for the Detroit Free Press. &#147;Nothing comes close. If you have ever thought of switching from a Windows-based PC to a Mac, this is the deal-clincher. It is simply a stunning machine both to look at and to use.&#148; [Oct 05]