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Apple iMac Core 2 Duo (24-inch, 2.16GHz)
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Gateway DX 4720-03 - Pentium Dual Core E5200 2.5 GHz
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Dell Studio MT
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Falcon Northwest Mach V (Intel Core i7-965 Extreme Edition)
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Dell Studio XPS
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September 6, 2006
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$509-$561
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Other vendors might offer more flexible configurations and better deals on components, and the specter of HD video looms darkly, but the 24-inch iMac's sprawling display and convincingly capable features should set most people's minds at ease. We highly recommend this new iMac as a PC that doubles as a secondary home-entertainment system.
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The Gateway DX4720-03 performs admirably and actually holds its own against triple-core computers thanks to its impressive list of features. It also has plenty of room for internal expansion, so we recommend this budget system if you need the speed but don't crave a ton of CPU power.
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This off-the-shelf version of the Dell Studio Desktop reminds us of a classic Dell computer. This system is faster and better equipped than its competition, and at a better price. You can certainly get away with a cheaper everyday PC, but this one is a bargain among lower midrange desktops.
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Falcon Northwest's latest Mach V provides a model for the coming trends in high-end computing. From the latest Intel CPU, to solid-state storage, to copious amounts of memory, there's lot to admire about his PC. You will also have to pay for it, which unfortunately will thwart all but the most well-off gamers and enthusiasts.
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You can find flashier PCs than Dell's $1,299 Studio XPS, but few have as much power where it counts. We don't recommend its small, pared-down case for upgraders, but this PC will satisfy anyone who needs a loaded, powerful PC for gaming and consumer-level digital media editing.
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| Basic Specs |
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Apple iMac Core 2 Duo (24-inch, 2.16GHz)
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Gateway DX 4720-03 - Pentium Dual Core E5200 2.5 GHz
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Dell Studio MT
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Falcon Northwest Mach V (Intel Core i7-965 Extreme Edition)
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Dell Studio XPS
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Processor
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Intel Core 2 Duo (2.16 GHz)
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Intel Pentium Dual Core E5200 (2.5 GHz)
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 (2.33 GHz)
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Intel Core i7 965
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Intel
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RAM installed
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1 GB DDR2 SDRAM
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4 GB DDR2 SDRAM
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6 GB DDR2 SDRAM
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12 GB DDR3 SDRAM
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6 GB
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Hard drive
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250 GB Standard
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640 GB Standard
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750 GB Standard
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1 TB
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Display (projector) diagonal size
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24 in
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24 in
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Video RAM installed
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128 MB
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256 MB
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512 MB
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Graphics processor
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NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT
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NVIDIA GeForce 7100
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ATI Radeon HD 3450
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ATi Radeon HD 4870
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ATI Radeon HD 4850
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Cabinet form factor
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Dimensions (W x D x H)
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22.6 in x 8.1 in x 20.6 in
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7.1 in x 17.3 in x 16.3 in
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6.7 in x 17.1 in x 14.3 in
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Weight
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24.7 lbs
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24.3 lbs
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24.9 lbs
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Stereo speakers , Antenna , Camera
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OS provided
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Apple MacOS X 10.4
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Microsoft Windows Vista , Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
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Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition SP1, 64-Bit
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Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition , Microsoft Windows Vista
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Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition SP1, 64-Bit
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Product name |
Apple iMac Core 2 Duo (24-inch, 2.16GHz)
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Gateway DX 4720-03 - Pentium Dual Core E5200 2.5 GHz
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Dell Studio MT
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Falcon Northwest Mach V (Intel Core i7-965 Extreme Edition)
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Dell Studio XPS
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Price range |
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Check latest prices
$509-$561
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Configurations starting at
$749
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This product is available directly from the manufacturer's Web site.
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Configurations starting at
$1499
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