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iMac InfoZone - The Best iMac Information And Reviews From Around The Net! - January, 2005 To February, 2006

Updated: February 1, 2006

Below you will find a list of links to stories relating to Apple's new iMacs, culled from around the Web. Like our other Information Pages, the iMac InfoZone is intended as a one stop launching point, in this case for all information pertaining to Apple's new iMacs. New news links will be added to the top of each area. If you have a news item relating to the new iMacs mail it to us and we will add it



Reviews

iMac Intel Core Duo 2GHz 20" - MA200LL
vs Power Mac Dual G5/1.8 GHz
vs Power Mac Dual G5/2.7GHz
vs iMac DV G3/400/200
vs iMac G4 1.0 GHz 17"
vs iMac Intel Duo 1.83GHz
vs eMac G4/1GHz
vs PowerMac Dual G4/1 GHz
vs Powermac G4 Dual 1GHz
vs PowerBook G4/1.33 GHz 12"
vs PowerBook G4/1.0GHz
vs Mac mini 1.66GHz Intel Duo
vs Power Mac Dual G5/1.8 GHz
vs Power Mac Dual G4/1.42GHz
vs iMac G5/2.1GHz 20"
vs Powerbook G4 1.67 GHz 15"
vs Power Mac G4 1GHz
vs Power Mac Quad G5 2.5 GHz
vs Power Mac G5 Dual 2.GHz
vs 14" iBook G3/900mhz
Macworld
Macworld
Macworld
CNet
ComputerWorld
AppleInsider
BareFeats
BareFeats
BareFeats
GeekBench
Sydney Morning Herald
The Star
Detroit Free Press
Boston Herald
DetroitNews

iMac Intel Core Duo 1.83GHz 17 " - MA199LL
vs iBook G4/1.42GHz
vs MacBookPro Intel Duo 1.83GHz
vs Mac mini 1.66GHz Intel Duo
vs iMac G5 1.9GHz 17"
vs iMac Intel Core Duo 2GHz
vs G5 Power Mac DC 2.0 GHz
Performance In The Raw
SPCR
Inside Mac Games
Deep Thought
Ars technica

All
Performance Tests On 2006 Macs
Performance Tests On 2006/2005 iMacs
MacInTouch
BusinessWeek
Macsimum News
Herald Tribune
SF Chronicle

October 2005 G5 iMacs

20" 2.1GHz - MA064LL/A
Digit News
vs iMac Intel Core Duo 2GHz 20"
Performance In The Raw
vs eMac G4/700 MHz
vs iMac 20" G5/2GHz
vs Power Mac Dual G5/2.0GHz
MacCompanion
Macworld
MacInTouch
PC Magazine
MacsmumNews
Time Magazine
PC World
BareFeats
USAToday
17" 1.9GHz - MA063L/A
MacHome
Macworld
MacInTouch
PC Magazine
Time Magazine
Geek.com
BareFeats
OSNews

Both
Wall Street Journal
MacObserver
BusinessWeek


Resources At MacSpeedZone

iMac Performance Benchmarks
iMac Performance Compared to Others
iMac Specifications and Reviews Page


Resources At MacReviewZone

iMac Buyer's Guide
iMac Closeout Buyer's Guide
iMac Reviews
iMac Discussion Forum


iMac Resources @ Apple

Main iMac page
Technical specifications
All about the processor
Design
Graphics performance
Software bundle
Introduction Video
iMac Support page
AppleSpec Document
Technical Notes

Images

In the round (QuickTime VR )


Additional Resources
Reader Reports: iMac Intel
Development Support Intel
MacInTouch
LowEndMac (17 Inch)
LowEndMac (15 Inch)
AAPLTalk - System Shootouts!


Mailing Lists & Discussion Boards

Check Out The New iMac At Apple's Website
iMac Buyer's Guide

Books About The iMac

Latest iMac News And Information


Intel iMac is a perfect machine
Apple's Intel-based iMac off to a promising start
iMac 20" G5/2.1GHz vs 14" iBook G3/900mhz
Booting an Intel iMac from an External Drive
Apple Makes Switch: iMac G5 vs. iMac Core Duo
Apple's Intel-based iMac Is a Winner
Geekbench Comparison
iMac Core Duo quirks
Test-driving the new iMacs
iMac Intel Core Duo 2.0GHz versus Others
Apple unveil the first Imacs with 'Intel Inside'
Core Duo iMacs debut speedy new chips
Intel Macs: Wait or Buy Now?
Same ol' Mac, different chip
Intel iMac Almost As Fast As Quad Power Mac
Gadget review: At home with the new iMac
Flawed CNET review pans Apple's iMac Duo
iMac Core Duo arrives
Intel Macs only fourth, not four times faster
IMac Performance Claims Challenged
Intel iMac benchmark
G5 vs Intel: Internal comparison of iMacs
iMac is just like the old one. Only faster
First Lab Tests: iMac with Intel Core Duo
eMac G4/1.42 GHz vs iMac G3/400 MHz
The End User: Dual core means faster
iMac 17" Core Duo
Intel iMac disassembled!
iMac G5 vs iMac Intel Boot
iMac Core Duo Out-of-Box
iMac 20" G5/2.1GHz vs To The eMac G4/700
iMac 20" G5/2.1GHz vs iMac 20" G5/2GHz
teardown iMac Core Duo reveals sub-$900 BOM
New Core Duo iMac: First Impressions
Entering the EFI menu on Intel based iMacs
iMac Core Duo Review
A closer look at Apple's new iMac Core Duo
Disassembled
Featured Mod: VertiMac G4
Development Support for Intel-based Macs
Macworld: Will Intel iMacs best Quad Power Macs?
Apple debuts Intel-powered Macs
New Intel Macs Scream, Jobs Says
Old, new iMacs available for same prices
Macworld San Francisco 2006 Keynote Address
New iMac with Intel Core Duo Processor
Home > Hardware > iMac
Apple Adds More Fun to the iMac
iMac 20" G5/2 vs Power Mac Dual G4/1.25
17" iMac G5 1.9GHz
Review: Apple iMac G5
2005: (Switcher Raphael’s new iMac)
iMac G5 (20”) – First Impressions
'Media center' iMac the best all-round Mac
A New Gold Standard for PCs
A black iMac in 2006 is simply black and white
iMac G5 RevB vs. RevC review [UPDATE]
Power Mac Dual G5/2.0GHz vs iMac G5/2.1GHz
Up Close & Personal with the New iMac G5
iMac G5: The Best Gets Better
Latest iMac lets you control it from sofa
iMac G5/2.0GHz vs PowerBook G4/667MHz

Past iMac news ..


October 2005 G5 iMacs

20" 2.1GHz - MA064LL/A
Macworld
MacInTouch
PC Magazine
Time Magazine
PC World
BareFeats
17" 1.9GHz - MA063L/A
Macworld
MacInTouch
PC Magazine
Time Magazine
Geek.com
BareFeats

May 2005 G5 iMacs

20" 2.0GHz - M9845LL/A
vs eMac G4/1.42GHz
vs Power Mac Dual G4/1.0GHz
BusinessWeek
Vnunet
17" 2.0GHz - M9844LL/A
17" 1.8GHz - M9843LL/A

September 2004 G5 iMacs

All
Detroit Free Press
Washington Times
TechNY.com
PC Performance
1.6GHz 17-inch - M9248LL/A
Boston Globe
G4TechTV
Macworld
TheMacObserver
Fortune
BareFeats
TidBits
Macworld
1.8GHz 17-inch - M9249LL/A
Boston Globe
G4TechTV

BareFeats

Macworld
BareFeats
TheMacObserver
Fortune

ZDNet
TidBits
Macworld
1.8GHz 20-inch - M9250LL/A
Macsimum Closeouts
Boston Globe
Canada.com

G4TechTV
BareFeats

Macworld

BareFeats

MacUser
TheMacObserver
Fortune

MacOpinion
BareFeats
TidBits
Macworld

Sept/Nov 2004 iMac Reviews

All
Washington Times
TechNY.com
PC Performance

1.6GHz 17-inch

Boston Globe
G4TechTV
Macworld
TheMacObserver
Fortune
BareFeats
TidBits
Macworld

1.8GHz 17-inch

Boston Globe
G4TechTV

BareFeats

Macworld
BareFeats
TheMacObserver
Fortune

ZDNet
TidBits
Macworld

1.8GHz 20-inch

Macsimum Closeouts
Boston Globe
Canada.com

G4TechTV
BareFeats

Macworld

BareFeats

MacUser
TheMacObserver
Fortune

MacOpinion
BareFeats
TidBits
Macworld


iMac G4/1.25GHz 20-inch

ComparisonZone: vs PwBk G4/1.5GHz
Detroit Free Press
GCN
Macworld
MacAddict
ZDNet
USA Today
The Advertiser
Sydney Morning Herald
PC Magazine
MacUserUK
The Advertiser

iMac G4/1.25GHz 17-inch

ComparisonZone: vs eMac G4/1.25GHz
MacReviewZone
MacReviewZone
MacReviewZone
MacHome
SF Gate

iMac G4/1GHz 15-inch

MacReviewZone
Times of Oman

G5 iMacs

This section updated: Monday, November 5, 2007

Your old Computer has value - Computer Trade In Program


20 Inch G5/2.1GHz MA064LL/A - Originally: $1,699

Can't Find It? Search store on MA064LL

User Reviews @ Amazon

$1,099 to $1,259 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable
$1,200 to $1,280 - Used -   30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$2,000 -Used - Amazon unavailable

$1,249 -Refrubished-   1yr - PowerMax unavailable
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$1,299 to $1,399 -OpenBox-   1yr - PowerMax unavailable
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$1,999 - Closeout - Amazon unavailable
$1,598 to $1,699 - Closeout -   1yr - PowerMax unavailable
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20 Inch G5/2GHz M9845LL/A - Originally: $1,799

Can't Find It? Search store on M9845LL

User Reviews @ Amazon

$930 to $1,270 - Used -   30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$1,089 to $1,259 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable
$1,098 - Used - Amazon unavailable

$1,288 -Refrubished-   1yr - PowerMax unavailable


20 Inch G5/1.8 GHz M9250LL/A - Originally: $1,899

Can't Find It? Search store on M9250LL

User Reviews @ Amazon

$830 to $1,000 - Used -- Mega Macs unavailable
$869 to $1,239 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable
$978 -Used - Amazon unavailable

$1,399 -Refrubished-   1yr - PowerMax unavailable


17 Inch G5/2GHz M9844LL/A - Originally: $1,499

Can't Find It? Search store on M9844LL

User Reviews @ Amazon

$909 to $1,159 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable
$
930 to $1,020 - Used -   30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$1,078 -Used- Amazon unavailable

$1,096 -OpenBox-   1yr - PowerMax unavailable
$75 rebate on RAM
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$1,600 -Refrubished- Amazon unavailable
$1,288 -Refrubished-   1yr - PowerMax unavailable
$75 rebate on RAM
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$1,269 to $1,669 - Closeout -   1yr - PowerMax unavailable
$75 rebate on RAM 
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$1,600 -Closeout- Amazon unavailable


17 Inch G5/1.9GHz MA063LL/A - Originally: $1,299


Can't Find It? Search store on MA063LL

User Reviews @ Amazon

$920 to $1,050 - Used -   30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$869 to $1,249 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable
$998 -Used- Amazon unavailable

$1,049 -Refrubished-   1yr - PowerMax unavailable
Free MP3 sunglasses
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$1,049 to $1,139 -OpenBox-   1yr - PowerMax unavailable
$75 rebate on RAM 
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$1,600 -Closeout- Amazon unavailable
$1,198 - Closeout -   1yr - PowerMax unavailable
$75 rebate on RAM 
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17 Inch G5/1.8 GHz 160 GB - M9843LL/A - Originally: $1,299 

Can't Find It? Search store on M9843LL

User Reviews @ Amazon

$740 to $830 - Used -- Mega Macs unavailable
$779 to $1,119 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable
$798 -Used- Amazon unavailable

$1,229 -Refrubished-   1yr - PowerMax unavailable
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$929 to $1,089 - OpenBox - 1yr - PowerMax unavailable
$75 rebate on RAM 
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$1,600 -Closeout- Amazon unavailable
$1,040 to $1,249 - Closeout -   1yr - PowerMax unavailable
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17 Inch G5/1.8 GHz 80 GB - M9249LL/A - Originally: $1,499

Can't Find It? Search store on M9249LL

User Reviews @ Amazon

$690 to $950 - Used -- Mega Macs unavailable
$
778 -Used- Amazon unavailable
$849 to $929 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

$1,149 -Refrubished-   1yr - PowerMax unavailable
Free MP3 sunglasses
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$1,600 -Closeout- Amazon unavailable
$1,029 to $1,199 - Closeout -   1yr - PowerMax unavailable
$75 rebate on RAM 
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17 Inch G5/1.6 GHz M9248LL/A - Originally: $1,299

Can't Find It? Search store on M9248LL

User Reviews @ Amazon

$649 -Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable
$
650 to $750 - Used -- Mega Macs unavailable
$778 -Used- Amazon unavailable

$799 - OpenBox - 1yr - PowerMax unavailable

$799 -Refrubished-   1yr - PowerMax unavailable
$75 rebate on RAM 

$1,600 -Closeout- Amazon unavailable
$1,049 - Closeout -   1yr - PowerMax unavailable
$75 rebate on RAM 
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G4 iMacs

20 Inch G4/1.25 GHz M9290LL/A - Originally: $2,199

$649 to $739 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable


17 Inch G4/1.25 GHz M9168LL/A - Originally: $1,799

$649 to $669 -- Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable


17 Inch G4/1 GHz M8935LL/A - Originally: $1,999
 
$690 - Used -   30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$629 to $839 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable


17 Inch G4/800 MHz M8812LL/A - Originally: $1,999
 
$649 to $699 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable


15 Inch G4/1 GHz
 
$500 - Used -   30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$549   -Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable


15 Inch G4/800 MHz - Originally: $1,699
 
$459 to $699 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable


15 Inch G4/700 MHz - Originally: $1,299

$389 to $559 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

 
G3 iMacs

G3 700 MHz - Originally: $1,499

$319 - Used -   90day - PowerMax unavailable


G3 600 MHz - Originally: $1,299

 $100 to $130 - Used -   30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$279 - Used -   90day - PowerMax unavailable


G3 500 MHz - Originally: $999
 
$50 to $100  - Used -   30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$229 to $269  - Used -   90day - PowerMax unavailable


G3 450 MHz - Originally: $1,299

 $60 to $90 - Used -   30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$
189    -Used -   90day - PowerMax unavailable

G3 400 MHz - Originally: $1,299
 
$149 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable
Free MP3 sunglasses
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G3 400 MHz - Originally: $1,299

 $90 to $140 - Used -   30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$159 to $199 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

G3 350 MHz - Originally: $999

$35 - Used -   30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$139 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable
Free MP3 sunglasses
unavailable

G3 333 MHz - Originally: $1,200

 $40 to $50 - Used -   30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$89 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

G3 266 MHz - Originally: $1,200
 
$40 - Used -   30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$69 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable

G3/233 MHz - Originally: $1,300

$40 - Used -   30day - Mega Macs unavailable
$39 - Used - 90day - PowerMax unavailable


= Current Model
= Previous Model
unavailable = Unavailable
unknown = Unknown/Delay
= Installation Fee ($20 to $40)
Extras = Bundled Items
= Canadian Dollars


 


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