Apple iMac 2007

Last update: Review by CNET.UK (added on 28/09/07)

The Apple iMac 4th generation is available in 20 and 24 inch widescreen features Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz, 250 GB (upgrade options up to 1 TB), 1GB of RAM (upgrade options to 4 GB), TI Radeon HD graphics, 802.11 Wi-Fi networking and Bluetooth, Built-in iSight camera, USB, FireWire 400, and FireWire 800, Glossy widescreen display (22″ & 24″), and SuperDrive CD/DVD Burner. (Full Specs)

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Apple iMac 2007 Reviews

CNET.UK reviews the Apple iMac 24″ (4th Generation) and writes;

“ith 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.”
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TrustedReviews reviews the Apple iMac 20″ (4th Generation) and writes;

“Apple’s 20in iMac lives up to the hype. It’s a lovely machine to look at and to use, and even in its base spec it’s fast enough for the average person and very good value too. In a nutshell, it’s the best desktop computer around, though you might want to wait for Leopard, the next version of MacOSX, due very soon, before going for it.”
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PCWorld reviews the Apple iMac (4th Generation) and writes;

“Image quality on the 1920-by-1200-pixel-resolution, glossy glass-covered display is significantly better than before as well, thanks to superior contrast and sharpness…As appealing as the new iMac is, with the Leopard operating system coming soon (at around the time you read this), I’d recommend holding off. If you do, you’ll get the new OS preinstalled.”
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PCPro reviews the Apple iMac (4th Generation) and writes;

“The iMac offers some significant improvements over the old model and good value for money. We’d love to recommend a system from a Windows OEM, but until the rest of the industry takes a slice from Apple’s pie the iMac remains the most impressive all-in-one on the market.”
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Stuff.tv reviews the Apple iMac (4th Generation) and writes;

“Are any major problems? Well, the new ultra-thin keyboard might look fabulous, but it’s not ideal for those who use their computer to pound out novels or prolific bloggers. And the highly reflective screen is gorgeous to look at – unless you happen to be sitting by a window.”
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BiosMag reviews the Apple iMac (4th Generation) and writes;

“Apple’s iMac is the pinnacle of all-in-one computing, making Windows-based machines look like they’re out of the stone age. Even Sony can’t match the iMac’s design and display quality…If you’re not bothered about Windows, gaming, and don’t mind a computer that is relatively limited in its expandability, the iMac would make a fantastic choice.”
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CEN reviews the Apple iMac (4th Generation) and writes;

“I found the iMac very easy to get working on, even though I haven’t used a Mac intensively for some time. Getting online through my home wireless network using the built-in Wi-Fi card was a cinch, as was video chatting using the built-in camera and my AOL Instant Messenger account…However, unless you’re shopping for a computer in preparation for the fall semester, wait to get an iMac in October, when Apple is to roll out a new version of its operating system, called “Leopard,” with improvements to the user interface.”
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CNET reviews the Apple iMac (4th Generation) and writes;

“The good: Along with its best-in-class design and solid-feeling, thin keyboard, the new Apple iMac desktop offers more performance and features than many Windows-based PCs; robust iLife ‘08 digital media suite. The bad: No word on means of upgrading to Apple’s new Leopard OS when it’s released; anemic phone support. The bottom line: With its super-elegant new design and a strong configuration, Apple’s new iMac competes with the PC desktop market better than perhaps 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. ”
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PCWorld writes a preview of the Apple iMac (4th Generation) and writes;

“Svelte and appealing though the new iMac is, with the Leopard OS slated to ship in October, I recommend against purchasing a new iMac right away. At some point Apple presumably will announce what, if any, plan it will offer to buyers of the first wave of new iMacs for upgrading to Leopard; and if not, you can just wait until Leopard hits in October–and buy a unit with the new operating system preinstalled.”
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Business2 writes a preview of the Apple iMac (4th Generation) and writes;

“This new iMac has a beautiful brushed aluminum frame, and the glass covering the screen makes it look and feel extra durable. Even better, it looks very clean and unlikely to scratch or stain, which makes me think this machine will look good on a shelf for a long time.”
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Apple iMac 2007 Press Release

CUPERTINO, California—August 7, 2007—Apple® today unveiled an all new all-in-one iMac® line featuring gorgeous 20- and 24-inch widescreen displays encased in elegant and professional aluminum and glass enclosures. The entire new iMac line features the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors and a new, ultra-thin aluminum Apple Keyboard, built-in iSight® video camera for video conferencing and iLife® ’08, making it the ultimate digital lifestyle desktop computer for both consumers and professionals. The 20-inch iMac now starts at just $1,199, $300 less than the previous 20-inch model, and the 24-inch iMac starts at just $1,799, $200 less than the previous 24-inch model.

“This new iMac is the most incredible desktop computer we’ve ever made,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “Our new design features the innovative use of materials, including professional-grade aluminum and glass, that are highly recyclable.”

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