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Apple iMac 17 in 1.83 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Desktop

  • Mac OS X 10.4
  • 160 GB Hard Drive
  • 512 MB RAM
  • DVD-ROM, CD-RW Drive
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars (25 reviews)
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    cnet.com

    • Apple iMac (24-inch, 3.06GHz) review
      by Online Shopper
    • Pros: A minor specification update results in some significant performance gains; graphics upgrade an option on this 24-inch model; sleek, polished design didn't receive an update, but we won't start clamoring for a new design until the current one is at least
    • Cons: Free phone support runs out after 90 days.
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    macworld.com

    • Product Rating: 4.5 star(s) Speed boost and lower prices for 17- and 20-inch models
      by Jonathan Seff
    • Pros: Nearly identical performance to 24-inch model; larger and brighter display; 1GB of RAM standard.
    • Cons: 3GB RAM limit; lack of free RAM slot makes for costlier memory upgrades; limited internal expansion options.
    • Comments:
      If you want a low-cost iMac to have around the house for everyday use, the 1.83GHz iMac is a nice system for the price. It also makes for an appealing system for many students, who can buy one for the same $899 price as the education iMac. ...
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    • Product Rating: 4.75 star(s) Review summary of Apple iMac Core 2 Duo (2006)
      by alaTest
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      alaTest has collected and analysed 1708 reviews of Apple iMac Core 2 Duo (2006) from international magazines and websites. ...
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    • Product Rating: 3.8 star(s) Apple iMac Core 2 Duo (24-inch, 2.16GHz) Reviews
      by Rich Brown
    • Pros: Giant LCD makes the iMac a home-video champ; updated specs stay competitive with the rest of the desktop PC field; expanded upgrade options available at the time of purchase.
    • Cons: Configurator upgrades are expensive; limited aftermarket upgradability means you won't be able to add a Blu-Ray or HD-DVD drive down the road; no media card reader.
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    cnet.co.uk

    • Product Rating: 3.8 star(s) Apple iMac Core 2 Duo (24-inch, 2.16GHz): size and performance
      by Rich Brown
    • Pros: Giant LCD; updated specs; expanded upgrade options
    • Cons: Upgrades are expensive; limited aftermarket upgradability; no media card reader
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    cnet.com.au

    • Product Rating: 3.7 star(s) Apple iMac Core 2 Duo (17-inch, 1.83GHz) Review - PCs
      by Matthew Elliott, CNET.com
    • Pros: Low price, Good looks, New Core 2 Duo processor, Fantastic software bundle
    • Cons: No SuperDrive, Configuration options are almost nonexistent, Phone support lasts only 90 days
    • Comments:
      The 17-inch iMac is missing a few features you might like--SuperDrive and a remote control, to name two--but it still makes a stellar home PC, thanks to its great design, new Core 2 Duo processor, and superior software bundle. Plus, its price makes it a b...
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    • Product Rating: 3.8 star(s) Apple iMac Core 2 Duo (24-inch, 2.16GHz) Review - PCs
      by Rich Brown, CNET.com
    • Pros: Giant LCD makes the iMac a home-video champ, Updated specs stay competitive with the rest of the desktop PC field, Expanded upgrade options available at the time of purchase.
    • Cons: Configurator upgrades are expensive, Limited aftermarket upgradability means you won't be able to add a Blu-Ray or HD-DVD drive down the road, No media card reader.
    • Comments:
      Other vendors might offer more flexible configurations and better deals on components, and the specter of HD video looms darkly, but the 24-inch iMac's sprawling display and convincingly capable features should set most people's minds at ease. ...
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    • Product Rating: 2.5 star(s) Apple Review
      by Online Shopper
    • Comments:
      We looked at the 17 inch iMac from Apple. There are two 17 inch versions available; we chose to evaluate the 2.0GHz version because it offers more RAM and a better graphics card. This computer is an integrated, desktop type system, which means that the CP...
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    zdnet.com

    • Product Rating: 3.8 star(s) Apple iMac Core 2 Duo (24-inch, 2.16GHz)
      by Rich Brown
    • Pros: None.
    • Cons: Configurator upgrades are expensive; limited aftermarket upgradability means you won't be able to add a Blu-Ray or HD DVD drive down the road; no media card reader.
    • Comments:
      As recently as two weeks ago, all-in-one PCs were stuck at Apple's 20-inch iMac or Sony's 19-inch VAIO LS1. We like both products, but neither features a screen that's big enough for satisfying video. Apple's new 24-inch iMac Core 2 Duo changes the all-in...
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