What is it: Desktop computer with 2.5GHz processor and 512MB RAM
What we think: The Power Mac G5 is an expensive, but elegantly designed, fast computer that could do with more internal expansion options
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 6 November 2004
Tags: apple, photoshop, speaker, encoding
We like:
Fast; silent; elegant design
We don't like:
Minimal internal expansion; expensive
You might also need:
Second internal hard drive; extra USB/FireWire hub
CNET.co.uk judgement:
Creative pros and power users will salivate over the speed and the design of Apple's top-of-the-line Power Mac G5, but we wish it offered more expansion and better support
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