Compare Prices : Apple iMAC 24" Core 2 Duo - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Have your credit card ready - this all-metal marvel is ready to shine for the holidays.

Pros: Compact, stylish, slim design. Worthy performance. Innovative keyboard expands F-key behavior.

Cons: Viewing angle is a bit narrow. Glossy screen produces distracting reflections. No matte screen option.

Verdict: . From its new aluminum case to its speedy performance, there's a lot to like about the new iMac. If you were hoping that the iMac's new design would resemble an Apple Cinema Display, however, don't hold your breath. We're probably a few years away ...

Review summary: The 24-inch iMac's striking design and impressive performance compare favourably to its smaller 20-inch sibling. In addition to a larger screen size, the 24-inch model offers higher-end configuration options and, of course, a higher price tag. Check ...

Pros: Industry-leading design ; big, beautiful display ; excellent application performance

Cons: Higher-end model features same midrange graphics card of lower-end models ; free phone support ends after 90 days ; might want to hold off until Leopard is released to save yourself the cost of an OS upgrade

Verdict: With the same elegant design as its 20-inch, 2.4GHz sibling, the 24-inch, 2.8GHz iMac offers 30 per cent more screen area and a modest performance boost but the added cost of the larger, faster model might put off some buyers, especially if you are a ...

Review summary: Apple's iconic iMac has had a makeover. We see if it lives up to the hype.

Verdict: Apple's 20in iMac lives up to the hype. It's a lovely machine to look at and to use, and even in its base spec it's fast enough for the average person and very good value too. In a nutshell, it's the best desktop computer around, though you might want ...

Review summary: Supersleek all-in-one system offers great image quality.

Pros: Sleek, all-in-one design, Improved screen quality

Cons: All-in-one design limits expansion

Verdict: As appealing as the new iMac is, with the Leopard operating system coming soon (at around the time you read this), I'd recommend holding off. If you do, you'll get the new OS preinstalled

Review summary: We have two methods to gauge the impact of a new Mac. The first is to talk to customers at our local Apple reseller. The second is to set up the new Mac in the office and wait for our colleagues' reactions. In both cases, the new iMac seems like a ...

Pros: Great all-round Mac, Stunning new design, Santa Rosa platform upgrade, Up to 4GB RAM, Fantastic new speakers

Cons: Glossy screen a turn-off for some

Verdict: A great all-round Mac with everything that the majority of us need. The glossy screen and viewing angle may be a problem for some