With all the releases of Windows-based notebook and PC with Intel’s Dual Core processor, thankfully, Mac users were not left off. Apple has presented the new iMac PC with Intel’s Dual Core CPU technology. This all-in-one general purpose computer offers 1GB of RAM, 250GB of hard drive, ATI Radeon x1600 graphics card, Dual-Layer DVD+/-RW, and 20-inch monitor. With the price of $1,699 (directly from Apple’s store), it also provides a Mini-DVI port for true dual-monitor usage. Seems like a good specs, doesn’t it?

However, according to the review from PCMag, many Mac’s applications that are not optimized for Intel will run slower. Also, classic OS 9 environment is no longer available. For more pros and cons of this Apple iMac PC, check out the full review on PCMag’s website.

Excerpt from the review:

On the outside, the new Apple iMac (Intel Core Duo) ($1,699 direct, $1,799 as tested) looks no different than the previous PowerPC-based iMac G5 (iSight). The differences are all under the hood. The 20-inch new iMac combines a dual-core Intel Core Duo (formerly Pentium M or Yonah) processor with the Mac OS X experience. Casual Mac users, switchers from Microsoft Windows, and iPod aficionados will love the new iMac; however, professionals and people who use graphics apps such as Adobe Photoshop and Final Cut Pro should hold off until the critical app is updated to work smoothly with the Intel processor. For these people, we recommend holding on to your current G5-powered Mac, at least for now.

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