From the Lab: Comparing new iMacs to older models
When Apple releases new hardware, it’s usually not owners of the previous models that are looking to upgrade—rather, it’s people who own older systems. With that in mind, Macworld Lab compares the test results for the latest iMacs to some older models, including a Core Duo-based iMac and an iMac G5.
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From the Lab: How Psystar’s computer measures up to a MacThe Open Computer, an Intel-based machine capable of running OS X, can outperform a Mac mini. But it lagged behind the entry-level iMac as well as a home-built system in our benchmark testing.
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The new rules for buying a MacThe world has a lot of unwritten rules: In social etiquette. In baseball. And in buying computers. For years, we have unquestioningly followed numerous unwritten rules when buying a Mac. Like many customs, these rules were once based on a foundation of facts and reason. But in the past few years, many longstanding Mac truths have been upended.
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From the Lab: Comparing new iMacs to older models
New systems outperform early Core 2 Duo- , Core Duo- , and G5-based iMacs -
From the Lab: How Psystar’s computer measures up to a Mac
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Opening up Psystar’s Open Computer
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Apple tops Consumer Reports tech support ratings
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From the Lab: Penryn iMacs show promise
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Lab-testing the Frankenmac clone
Building one takes effort, but this do-it-yourself Mac measures up -
New iMac has a need for speed
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Apple posts graphics firmware update for iMacs
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Apple updates iMac with faster processor, graphics options
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Record laptop sales drive $1.05B Apple profit
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Lux allows full-screen multitouch OS X; no Minority Report jokes
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U-Charge: like U-Haul, but for batteries. Except not.
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Mail Unread Menu 3 helps you stay on top of new mail
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Air New Zealand to turn flights into huge iPod docking stations
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Sat May 17 07:33:27 PDT 2008 by SheerGoldDual Layer DVD replacement for 20" G5 iMac
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Thu May 15 14:05:12 PDT 2008 by roscoeWhatever happened to Pystar?
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Tue May 13 18:20:21 PDT 2008 by derekrBuy iMac Now?
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Wed May 14 13:13:26 PDT 2008 by maverick1969Multiple burned CD/DVD-R
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Thu May 15 10:58:41 PDT 2008 by isaacrsConnect 2 iMac's
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Fri May 09 06:53:43 PDT 2008 by IamanammaIntermittent Network Failures
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Tue May 13 10:29:18 PDT 2008 by mannyriosGraphic/Video card upgrade for G5
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Tue May 13 05:00:54 PDT 2008 by rickcarlExcel file: Macworld hardware report
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