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THE GOOD
Built-in iSight camera for videoconferencing and photos; remote control and Front Row software let you enjoy media from across the room; faster and cheaper than past models.

THE BAD
TV missing from Front Row media application; can't adjust the height of the screen; expandability limited to adding RAM; only 90 days of phone support.

THE BOTTOM LINE
The Apple iMac G5 gets trimmer and cheaper as it ups its performance and adds a handful of multimedia features, resulting in an all-around first-rate home PC.

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Average CNET Reader Rating: 8.3 out of 10

CNET Reader Reviews

  1. October 15, 2005 01:49

    4.5/5
    Owning the previous model of this imac, i would have to say that the upgrades made to this desktop is amazing for the price. Having spent $1499 for the previous middle 17 inch model in march, im kicking myself for not waiting for this one.
    As fa...  read more »

    - mynis

  2. October 29, 2005 06:01

    5.0/5
    First off I just wanted to say that the guy who rated this computer a 1 is wrong. He said that the camera isn't adjustible (its built in to the screen) and he also said that this isn't a gaming computer. Well, if you are a hard core gamer then you...  read more »

    - skillzmilloy

  3. December 10, 2005 11:00

    4.5/5
    This is the mid-range computer most people would *really* be happy with. Why get something that seems to have bigger numbers behind it if it ends up being bulky, noisy, or requires add-in cards to accomplish what you want?

    This system is pre...  read more »

    - Jonathan F


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