17-inch iMac G5/1.8GHz (2005)
The iMac G5 is a computer completely built into a flat-panel monitor. This model, which has a 17-inch display and a 1.8GHz G5 processor, is the bottom of the second iteration of the iMac G5, introduced in early May 2005. It includes a base of 512MB of RAM and built-in AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth 2.0.
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No single change in the latest batch of iMac G5s is earthshaking, but together they add significant value to a series that was already quite appealing. If you're on a tight budget, and if you have no interest in burning DVDs, this $1,299 model remains a real bargain.
Pros: Striking design; adequate memory; AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR now standard.
Cons: No height adjustment; no front ports; no DVD burner.
Basics
Reviewed Price: $1299
Processor: 1 1.8GHz G5
Lab Tests
| Speedmark 4 Score | 163 |
|---|---|
| Cinema 4D XL 9.1 | 3:05 |
| iMovie HD | 0:38 |
| iTunes 4.7.1 | 1:50 |
| Photoshop CS2 | 1:34 |
| Compressor | 10:17 |
| Unreal Tournament 2004 | 29fps |
| Tested Configuration | Mac OS X 10.4 with 512MB of RAM |
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