BIG MAN ON THE BLOCK
By targeting the premium end of the market, Apple is able to build computers that in the hands of any other manufacturer would never emerge from the concept stage. The 24" iMac, like other members of its family, squeezes the guts of the computer into the space behind the LCD screen instead of putting it into a separate box.
That and its stunning white enclosure make it the most stylish computer around. The machine’s ability to run Windows or the standard Mac OSX has elevated it out of a niche market to an (expensive) option for other people – although running Windows on a machine such as this would be considered close to heresy by many Apple users.
What’s clear is that you’ll struggle to find any current computer with this size screen as a default option, it being one of the best around in terms of image quality. In addition, the iMac comes with Intel’s latest processors, a big 250GB hard drive and 1GB of RAM as standard.
Good because upgrading options are limited. For those looking to save space or make a design statement, this is a fantastic machine. However, for your average computer user its more than R20 000 price tag will relegate it to an object of desire.
Finweek
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