Typical price: £949
What is it: Super-elegant slimline desktop
What we think: Unless you're a gamer or an upgrade enthusiast, we can think of very few reasons not to make an iMac your next desktop
Compare the Apple iMac (4th gen)
Apple iMac (4th gen) compared to other Apple Macs
 Apple iMac (4th gen) |
 Apple iMac (2008 Edition) |
 Apple Mac Mini (1.66GHz Core Duo) |
 Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.8GHz) |
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| Review date | 29 Apr 08 | 29 May 08 | 29 Mar 06 | 27 Sep 07 |
| Editor's rating |
8.2
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8.5
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8.1
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8.0
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| Price range | £949 |
£1,049.00 - £1,252.52
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£1,099.99 - £1,099.99
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| Review summary | With its super-elegant new design and a strong configuration, Apple's new iMac competes with the PC desktop market better than any previous Mac to date. Unless you're a gamer or an upgrade enthusiast, we can think of very few reasons not to make an iMac your next desktop Read full review |
The iMac is still the best all-in-one desktop on the market. We love the physical design of the system, and the new components on the inside make it very quick. Our only real gripe is the fact it's difficult to upgrade after purchasing, and upgrading at the point of purchase will cost you an arm and a leg Read full review |
The ultimate small form-factor PC gets even better thanks to the addition of a high-speed, dual-core Intel processor and the latest chipset. It's the perfect machine for anyone who requires a second home PC, and is also ideal for those who want to jump on the shiny white Mac bandwagon without spending a fortune Read full review |
With the same elegant design as its 20-inch, 2.4GHz sibling, the 24-inch, 2.8GHz iMac offers 30 per cent more screen area and a modest performance boost but the added cost of the larger, faster model might put off some buyers, especially if you are a gamer or an upgrade enthusiast Read full review |
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