Compare Prices : Apple iMAC G5 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The new iMac G5s, like their predecessors, are excellent computers for home and business use alike. But early users of Front Row are bound to be as frustrated by the program's limitations as they are excited by its potential.

Pros: Excellent general-use and business Mac ; remote stows on side of iMac ; consistent organization of movies between computer and Front Row ; built-in iSight video camera ; Photo Booth software is really fun ; includes fuller featured Mighty Mouse ; ...

Cons: Remote control takes some getting used to ; Front Row has numerous, irritating quirks and omissions, its Movie Trailers server intermittently returns errors and won't play trailers, and it won't let you bookmark video content ; supports second display ...

Verdict: When you press the remote's menu button, your Mac interface fades into the background and is replaced by a large, simple interface (reminiscent of the iPod or a TiVo digital video recorder) that you navigate via the remote's directional buttons. ...

Review summary: A powerful and versatile alternative to a PC at a good price

Pros: Well priced; decent hardware and software

Cons: Lacks internal expansion slots

Verdict: Front Row is just eye candy, but the Imac is a powerful and versatile home Computer at a competitive price

Review summary: Installed RAM: 512 MB, Hard Drive Capacity: 160 GB, RAID: No, Primary Optical Drive: DVD-ROM/CD-RW, Processor Famil...

Pros: Built in 802.11g and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR. Space-saving design.

Cons: A bit expensive. DVD combo drive instead of a DVD writer.

Verdict: A more compact, affordable version of its 20-inch big brother, the 17-inch iMac should appeal to home users with a shortage of desk space.

Review summary: Believe it or not, Apple still makes computers, even if its latest iMac seems more entertainment centre than home computer.

Review summary: Apple's new iMacs introduce a host of digital media-friendly features and upgraded specs.