Apple iMac 20-inch (early 2008)

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95% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Sleek, all-in-one design, improved screen quality

All-in-one design limits expansion

As appealing as the new iMac is, with the Leopard operating system coming this month, I'd recommend holding off. If you do, you'll get the new OS preinstalled.

Best-in-class design; competitive performance in its price range, especially for multitasking; capable mainstream gaming performance.

Windows all-in-one vendors offer 20-inch or larger all-in-ones for less; not as well-suited as a dedicated digital entertainment system as some other all-in-ones.

A few other all-in-ones make this 20-inch iMac look expensive on a dollars-per-screen-inch basis, but none are as attractive or as capable juggling multiple programs. With a fast dual-core CPU and a strong array of features, Apple's updated all-in-one...

You'll get iLife 06, Photobooth, iChat, iCal and Address Book into the bargain. Very lounge friendly. Features a handy iPod Shuffle-style remote

Microsoft Office 30 day trial is a tease. Could have included more digital hubs. Photoshop runs slower than on the G5iMac

Expandable ; Dulling a Hacker’s Blade ; Various software for industry purpose ; A Feast for the Eyes ; Simplicity

Baffling mouse charging method ; Poor audio performance ; Non retina ; Expensive ; Apple service not so fast

The new iMacs introduce the most drastic changes to Apple's all in one aluminum design since the metal iMac was introduced a little over two years ago. The new design lends itself more towards use as central part of a home entertainment centre.