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Review summary: The Mac's speed goes up but so does its cost

Pros: Attractive design ; built-in webcam ; exceptional bundled software ; silent running

Cons: Ugly mouse ; not very good value

Verdict: Despite still being the epitome of an all-in-one computer design, the new iMac provides only mediocre value

Review summary: The Mac's speed goes up but so does its cost

Verdict: Despite still being the epitome of an all-in-one computer design, the new iMac provides only mediocre value

Review summary: Apple has updated its iMac and Mac mini desktop lines, including faster processors and twice the memory. Cosmetically, very little has changed with the new iMac (except for a row of ports on the back), but the line now comes with faster Intel Core 2 ...

Verdict: Redefining Apple's signature all-in-one design, the new iMac integrates the entire computer system into a sleek enclosure for a striking, clutter-free desktop. An elegant glass cover joins precisely to the aluminium enclosure creating a virtually ...

Review summary: Apple made a number of changes to the 24-inch iMac, but making it available at this price is the most impressive. The rest of the updates are welcome, and Apple's multitasking capability remains unmatched.

Pros: One of, if not the, most affordable 24-inch all-in-one PCs, Twice as much hard-drive space as older models, Fast Nvidia graphics chip makes the iMac a capable gaming system, Best-in-class multitasking performance, iLife digital media suite comes ...

Cons: Fewer interesting hardware features compared with recent Windows-based all-in-ones

Verdict: Apple made a number of changes to the 24-inch iMac, but making it available at this price is the most impressive. The rest of the updates are welcome, and Apple's multitasking capability remains unmatched. Provided you like your all-in-ones best as ...

Review summary: apple imac 24-inch (2009) review: Apple made a number of changes to the 24-inch iMac, but making it available at this price is the most impressive. The rest of the updates are welcome, and Apple's multitasking capability remains unmatched.

Pros: One of, if not the, most affordable 24-inch all-in-one PCs ; Twice as much hard-drive space as older models ; Fast Nvidia graphics chip makes the iMac a capable gaming system ; Best-in-class multitasking performance ; iLife digital media suite comes ...

Cons: Fewer interesting hardware features compared with recent Windows-based all-in-ones

Verdict: Cosmetically, little else has changed with the iMac. Its industrial design remains the best in the PC industry, with no excessive branding, case detail or other visual distractions. Indeed, the only changes to the outside of the case come to the row ...