Typical price: £2,000
What is it: Desktp computer with 2.7GHz processor and 512MB RAM
What we think: A blazing machine that stands up to the best of the competition, but we're still annoyed by some of its shortcomings
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 22 June 2005
Tags: apple, ultra, high definition, quicktime
We like:
DVD drive now supports double-layer discs; base configuration supports 30-inch Apple Cinema HD monitor; includes Mac OS 10.4 Tiger and the latest iLife suite; has higher maximum storage capacity than previous model
We don't like:
Only one optical drive bay; no memory card reader and not enough USB ports; includes only a 30-day trial of iWork
CNET.co.uk judgement:
Apple's latest high-end Power Mac G5 is a blazing machine that stands up without blinking to the best of the competition, but we're still annoyed by some of its shortcomings
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