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Title: Apple Mac mini 1.83 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Pros: Decent value if you already own the peripherals
Cons: Dated components
Verdict: In benchmarking, it produced 20 frames per second compared to our iMac's 71.3fps. So, it's not much cop at graphics. Still, if all you want is basic specs for communications and the odd movie, and you already have the peripherals, then it has some value
Summary: You still need to buy a keyboard, monitor and mouse separately
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70/100 |
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Title: Mac mini Core 2 Duo Review
Pros: Decent Core 2 Duo processor produces an impressive speed boost, larger hard drive is welcome, small form factor is useful, price remains good, includes iLife '08 and remote control
Cons: Upgrading memory is difficult and expensive, integrated graphics chip rules out gaming and 3D applications, top-quality peripherals (keyboard, mouse and monitor) push price over the more powerful iMac system
Verdict: We're glad to see Apple not give up on its budget option. The small size and impressive processor ensures that the mini remains a versatile system. The larger hard drive and 1GB of memory are also welcome additions. We would, however, like to see a SuperD
Summary: The Mac mini gets a processor upgrade and a larger hard drive - we take a look
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80/100 |
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Title: New desktop model shines in silver and black
Pros: Compact, all-in-one design; big, beautiful screen; new keyboard; built-in wireless capabilities.
Cons: Glossy screen may frustrate some users.
Verdict: Gone is the distinctive snow-white iMac case-Apple's design team has done some tweaking to the familiar all-in-one computer
Summary: With large displays, room for a lot of internal storage and RAM, and a striking new design, the latest iMacs are a nice step forward -- and a good value to boot. Performance gains are minimal over the last Core 2 Duo iMacs, but as computers that straddle
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Title: Apple speeds up its all-in-one Mac
Pros: Compact, all-in-one design; built-in wireless capabilities; big, beautiful screen; good video frame-rate performance.
Cons: Glossy screen may frustrate some users.
Verdict: On the outside, nothing has changed, and the iMac is still available in 20- or 24-inch aluminum-encased models. The major changes involve the Intel Core 2 Duo (Penryn) processor now at the heart of the iMac. Penryn speeds start at 2.4GHz (the speed of the
Summary: Apple's new crop of iMacs get a speed bump.
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Title: Apple Imac
Pros: Elegant design; improved performance; good software
Cons: Most software needs an Intel update
Verdict: A great machine for home users, but it will take some time for software manufacturers to develop Intel updates
Summary: Our review system was the £1,229 model, which has a 20in flat-panel display, 2GHz Core Duo processor, 512MB of Ram and a...
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80/100 |
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Title: Apple Mac mini Dual Core 1.66GHz Review
Pros: Small size; attractive design; powerful; low power consumption
Cons: Mono speaker: cost is higher than expected; video output could be better
Summary: The Mac Mini is the Bruce Lee of the computing world - small frame, incredibly fit, lightning fast...
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90/100 |
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Title: Apple Mac Pro Preview - PCs
Pros: Attractive exterior, Innovative interior, Great value for the baseline configuration, Strong multicore CPU performance
Cons: Configuration options are not as comprehensive as Dell's, Weak support plan
Summary: Apple's Mac Pro has design innovations that we hope will cross over to other systems. Its performance is as strong as you'd expect for a system in its class, and it's priced right, too. You might need more flexibility in your config options, especially fo
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80/100 |
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