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
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Lab Tests
| Speedmark 5 Score | 245 |
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| Cinema 4D XL 10.5 | 0:54 |
| iMovie HD 6 | 0:47 |
| iTunes 7.5 | 0:59 |
| Photoshop CS3 | 0:55 |
| Compressor | 1:57 |
| Unreal Tournament 2004 | 88.6fps |
| Tested Configuration | Mac OS X 10.5 with 2GB of RAM |
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