Apple Power Macintosh G5 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Of the two single-processor G5s, we'd recommend the 1.8GHz model ($2,399) over its 1.6GHz sibling ($1,999). The perfor-mance difference is barely noticeable, but the extra $400 will buy you twice the hard- drive space, twice as much capacity for ...

Pros: Outperforms fastest previous Power Mac ; quiet ; many cutting-edge technologies

Cons: Large case size ; limited space for internal storage ; hobbled compared with other G5s

Review summary: With the G5, Apple's Power Mac finally lives up to its Power Mac name.

Pros: Much faster than past Power Macs ; quiet ; can be used as a serious workstation for a fraction of the cost

Cons: Limited internal expansion capabilities ; case is big and heavy ; ships with outdated keyboard and mouse ; not cheap

Verdict: Whether it's the world's fastest PC is up for debate, but the Power Mac G5 delivers top-notch performance for creative pros and power users.

Review summary: The next-generation computer that Mac fans have been waiting for.

Pros: Stunning design; good specifications.

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Review summary: Apple has unveiled its fast, sleek 64-bit Power Mac G5. Here are our early impressions of this hot new desktop PC.