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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: Mac Mini
Pros: Superbly small; inexpensive; quiet and utterly sexy
Cons: Meagre memory configuration and limited expansion possibilities
Summary: Has Apple managed at last to produce a Mac that's affordable, desirable and dependable?
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Title: Apple iMac Core 2 Duo (17-inch, 1.83GHz) Review - PCs
Pros: Low price, Good looks, New Core 2 Duo processor, Fantastic software bundle
Cons: No SuperDrive, Configuration options are almost nonexistent, Phone support lasts only 90 days
Summary: The 17-inch iMac is missing a few features you might like--SuperDrive and a remote control, to name two--but it still makes a stellar home PC, thanks to its great design, new Core 2 Duo processor, and superior software bundle. Plus, its price makes it a b
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74/100 |
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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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