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24-inch iMac Core 2 Duo/3.06GHz

The top-of-the-line iMac introduced by Apple in March 2009 features a 3.06GHz processor, 1TB of storage, and discreet Nvidia graphics with 512MB of GDDR3 memory.

Reviewed Full Review

The iMac continues to be a desktop Mac that's powerful enough to please both general consumers and professionals. This 3.06GHz iMac is the one to get if you want the best graphics performance.

Pros: Compact, all-in-one design; big, beautiful screen; good video frame-rate performance.

Cons: Glossy screen may frustrate some users; FireWire 400 peripherals require an adapter.

Basics

Reviewed Price: $21,99

Processor: 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

Information about this system on Apple's website

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Lab Tests

Speedmark 6 Score165
Cinema 4D XL XL 10.50:41
iMovie HD 60:37
iTunes 7.50:50
Photoshop CS30:39
Compressor1:25
Quake 485.6fps
Tested ConfigurationMac OS X 10.5.6 with 4GB of RAM

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