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20-inch iMac G5/2.0GHz

By Macworld Staff
Macworld MAY 26, 2005 5:00 pm PDT
At a Glance

Expert's Rating

Pros

  • Adequate memory
  • Striking design
  • Double-layer SuperDrive
  • Huge, wide-format screen
  • AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR now standard
  • Reduced price
  • Big hard drive

Cons

  • No height adjustment
  • No front ports

Our Verdict

The iMac G5 is a computer completely built into a flat-panel monitor. This model, which has a 20-inch display and a 2.0GHz G5 processor, is in the top of the line of the second iteration of the iMac G5, introduced in early May 2005. It includes a base of 512MB of RAM and built-in AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth 2.0.

For people who can afford the $1,799 price tag, this high-end configuration, with its vast screen, roomy hard drive, double-layer SuperDrive, and reduced price, is the pick of the iMac litter.