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Apple eMac

REVIEW DATE:  08.17.04

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Apple eMac

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Company:
Apple Computer Inc., www.apple.com
Price:
$799 direct
Spec data:
1.25-GHz PowerPC G4, 256MB DDR SDRAM, 40GB (5,400-rpm) hard drive, 17-inch (1,280 x 960) display, ATI Radeon 9200 graphics card, DVD/CD-RW combo drive, three USB 2.0 ports, 2 FireWire ports, Apple speakers, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther

Pros:
Good machine for those going to Mac-based schools and those who don't want a Windows PC. All-in-one design means a minimum of wires and wired connections. Ready to go to school with Apple's software bundle.
Cons:
A DVD-writable drive is an upgrade. 512MB of memory is an upgrade. Education discount pricing only applies to school staffers and college/university students.
Bottom Line:
If it's gotta be a Mac, young students will be well equipped with this box.

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The entry-level Apple eMac is a good introduction to the Macintosh world, and it has the power to keep elementary- and middle-school students happy...click here for full review

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October 22, 2004
I just picked up the new eMac Combo drive model with the HP printer deal. I have to say this is single handely the best computer I have ever had the pleasure to own. Not only is Mac OS X more intuitive than Windows XP, it has a cleaner interface. I love the pure speed of this computer; the 1.25Ghz G4 processor is much faster than my Pentium III 733 and my AMD Athlon XP-M 1.67GHz. The software included is also good. You get iLife '04, Tony Hawk Pro Skater 4, Diemios Rising, etc. I love this computer and hope to get many years out of it.
 
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