Price range: £1,099.99
What is it: A 24-inch desktop and home-entertainment system
What we think: Its sprawling display and capable features will win many over
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 21 September 2006
Tags: apple, upgrade, computing, serial
We like:
Giant LCD; updated specs; expanded upgrade options
We don't like:
Upgrades are expensive; limited aftermarket upgradability; no media card reader
CNET.co.uk judgement:
Other companies may offer more flexible configurations and the spectre of HD video looms large, but the 24-inch iMac Core 2 Duo's sprawling display and capable features will win many over. The new iMac is an impressive desktop that doubles as a secondary home-entertainment system
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