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Power Mac G5 Dual 2.3GHz

By Macworld Staff
Macworld MAY 30, 2005 5:00 pm PDT
At a Glance

Expert's Rating

Pros

  • Good performance
  • PCI-X slots
  • Double-layer SuperDrive
  • Huge memory capacity
  • Big hard drive

Cons

  • Extra performance and features compared with entry-level model may not justify $500 price premium

Our Verdict

This dual-2.3 GHz Power Mac G5 is the middle dual-processor model of the third round of Power Mac G5 models, which were introduced in late April 2005. Unlike previous models, a 56K modem is only an option on this system.

If the memory and PCI-X slot limitations of the dual-2.0GHz Power Mac G5 bother you, the dual-2.3GHz system may offer you the best balance of performance, technology, and cost.