24-inch iMac Core 2 Duo/2.4GHz

The most distinctive changes to the iMac line come on the outside -- the desktop now sports an aluminum enclosure that resembles what you might see from the Mac Pro or MacBook Pro. The 17-inch offerings are gone, replaced by a pair of 20-inch models and a 24-inch iMac, each with a glossy wide screen. Other changes are more modest -- processor speeds now top out at 2.4GHz, instead of 2.16GHz. But all iMacs now feature a FireWire 800 port and can support up to 4GB of RAM.

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With large displays, room for a lot of internal storage and RAM, and a striking new design, the latest iMacs are a nice step forward -- and a good value to boot. This 24-inch configuration -- the most expensive of the three models -- stands out from the crowd thanks to a gorgeous screen that offers more pixels and a better overall viewing experience.

Pros: Compact, all-in-one design; big, beautiful screen; new keyboard; built-in wireless capabilities.

Cons: Glossy screen may frustrate some users.

Basics

Reviewed Price: $1,799

Processor: 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

Information about this system on Apple's website

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Lab Tests

Speedmark 5 Score245
Cinema 4D XL 10.50:54
iMovie HD 60:47
iTunes 7.50:59
Photoshop CS30:55
Compressor1:57
Unreal Tournament 200488.6fps
Tested ConfigurationMac OS X 10.5 with 2GB of RAM

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