Apple iMAC Core Duo

• alaTest.co.uk

  8 out of 10

Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 317 reviews of Apple iMac Core Duo(Early 2006) from international magazines and websites.

Conclusion: The average review rating is 8/10. Comparing these reviews to 117844 other Desktop Computers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 74/100 (or 7.4 out of 10) = Good Quality.

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• electricpig.co.uk

  10 out of 10

Summary: The new Apple iMac is here, and while the 2011 line doesn't exactly contain any surprises – second-gen Core chips and Intel ThunderBolt, obviously – that doesn't mean it's anything less than sensational. Read on and get our thoughts in our full new...

Conclusion: The best all-in-one machine is now the best value one too

Pro : Astounding performance

Cons : Screen glare on an immovable desktop can be a real issue

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• macworld.co.uk

  8 out of 10

Summary: Apple's new 17-inch iMac for education is much the same as the £879 17-inch widescreen iMac the company sells to the general public. This special model replaces the eMac as Apple's main school offering, and is available only to educational institutions.

Conclusion: Overall, the features Apple removed from the standard iMac to make this one more affordable are good choices given the target market. However, the lack of included software for word processing, page layout, and spreadsheets may be a calculated risk on...

Pro : Attractive price, impressive performance, good features for education market, improvement over eMac in most areas

Cons : No SuperDrive option, no included word-processing, spreadsheet, or page-layout software, RAM upgrades require matched pairs

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• digitaltrends.com

  8 out of 10

Summary: Following Apple's master plan to move all computer systems to Intel processors by the end of 2006, Apple's new 17″ iMac with Intel Core Duo processors replaces the 17″ G5-based iMac.  Unlike the dramatic move from iBook to MacBook, there is no iMac...

Conclusion: I feel confident saying that the 17" Intel iMac is one of the better systems Apple has produced.

Pro : Superior design; quiet; relatively fast; built in iSight camera

Cons : Only comes with an 8X SuperDrive; Lags in iPhoto

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• goodgearguide.com.au

  8 out of 10

Summary: The iMac is the first desktop system from Apple that houses the much-vaunted Intel Duo chip - if you can refer to something this intuitive and space-s...

Conclusion: The iMac Core Duo is undoubtedly one for the future, especially considering the impending release of Windows Vista.

Pro : Looks and Design, Stunning Screen, Remote Control Included, Excellent Software Package

Cons : Price, Vista Development, Speed Overstated

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