Apple iMac Core 2 Duo

The iMac, Apple's iconic all-in-one desktop, is back. It's only been about half a year since the last upgrade, but we're pleased to see the inclusion of Intel's latest Core 2 Duo 'Penryn' CPU. It helps to make the insides of this attractive machine move m...

Performance; design; upgraded Intel Penryn chip

Pricey upgrade options

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 t...

The 24-inch iMac's striking design and impressive performance compare favourably to its smaller 20-inch sibling. In addition to a larger screen size, the 24-inch model offers higher-end configuration options and, of course, a higher price tag. Check out h...

Industry-leading design; big, beautiful display; excellent application performance

Higher-end model features same midrange graphics card of lower-end models; free phone support ends after 90 days; might want to hold off until Leopard is released to save yourself the cost of an OS upgrade

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 game...

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

Design; thin keyboard; more performance and features than many Windows-based PCs; robust iLife '08 digital media suite

No word on means of upgrading to Apple's new Leopard OS when it's released; anaemic phone support

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 y...

Giant LCD; updated specs; expanded upgrade options

Upgrades are expensive; limited aftermarket upgradability; no media card reader

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

Apple has updated its iMac line, keeping the metal-framed design from last year but upgrading internals such as processors and hard drives.

Apple shows that the melding of hardware and software makes for a very compelling computer. Sleek and cool-running, the latest Apple iMac is arguably the best one-stop PC you'll find, at home running Windows or its native Mac OS X.

Under the hood, the new iMacs differ significantly from the original aluminium models �€" mainly in that they are much faster. We take a close look at Apple's new entry level iMac.

Compact, all-in-one design; built-in wireless capabilities; considerable speed boost over previous models

Limited viewing angle, 1GB of RAM, glossy screen may frustrate some users

The new iMacs are faster than the previous models, but they cost the same. Unfortunately, the one major thing we didn�€™t like about the first-generation aluminium iMac �€" the poor viewing angle on the 20in screen �€" hasn�€&tra

The 3.06GHz iMac released earlier this week - Apple's first consumer machine to top the 3GHz mark - turns in an impressive performance.

The customised 24in Apple iMac replaces the standard ATI HD 2600 Pro graphics with 256MB of video RAM with an nVidia GeForce 8880 CS graphics card with 512MB DDR video memory.If you're a gamer, this could be money well spent, as the custom iMac was not on...

Choosing a video-editing platform from Apple's current desktop range is a conundrum. The Mac Pro towers do provide 'best of class' performance but for everyday video editing it's a case of overkill.

Great design, Ease of use

Lacks space for video editing work

The iMac is elegant, quiet and effective but the video-editing capacity could be improved

The iMac comes in two screen sizes, 20 and 24in.

Great design, Ease of use

Lacks space for video editing work

Whether such a machine will be forthcoming we can only hope. Suffice to say we'll be watching the next Apple keynote speech with fingers crossed. The new iMac is a great system but just not perfect for the frequent video editor

We have two methods to gauge the impact of a new Mac. The first is to talk to customers at our local Apple reseller. The second is to set up the new Mac in the office and wait for our colleagues' reactions. In both cases, the new iMac seems like a winner

Great all-round Mac, Stunning new design, Santa Rosa platform upgrade, Up to 4GB RAM, Fantastic new speakers

Glossy screen a turn-off for some

A great all-round Mac with everything that the majority of us need. The glossy screen and viewing angle may be a problem for some