Tag archive: Apple iMac

Long considered the bastard child of the PC industry by computing enthusiasts, All-in-One (AiO) computers have recently seen a surge in desktop PC market share, thanks in no small part to the popularity of Apple’s iMac. The popular machine accounted for about 40 percent of AiO sales in 2010, according to Taiwan-based industry publication DigiTimes (no relation to the site you’re currently perusing). To many observers (and more than a few forum… Read More

Apple’s new 27-inch iMac features a beautiful LED-backlit IPS display, which takes resolution beyond 1080p all the way up to 2650 x 1440. The next generation also introduces Intel’s high powered Core i3, i5, and i7 processors, and full-power desktop versions of ATI's Radeon HD graphics cards. The option to add both a solid-state-drive and conventional magnetic drive can drastically improve boot-time and overall performance, while leaving… Read More

Apple isn't saying much, but it has finally pledged to support its owners failed products. “The ultimate all-in-one. Now with the ultimate display…Faster processors…Faster Graphics…” Apple's description of its new iMac, first released in October make it sound like every computer user's dream machine. Unfortunately, that dream fast became a nightmare, when iMac purchasers discovered a plethora of… Read More

Low-cost PC maker eMachines has introduced its new EZ1601-01 all-in-one computer, combining a bit of the look of an Apple iMac with the price tag of a netbook portable computer. And the resemblance to a netbook doesn't stop with the price: while the EX1601-01 sports an 18.5-inch display, it also touts a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processors, Windows XP, and 1 GB of RAM. "The eMachines EZ1601-01 all-in-one PC proves style doesn't… Read More

Australian consumer agency Choice took a look at the amount of power consumed by 16 common electronics devices, including notebook computers, stereo systems, DVD players, televisions and game consoles. And if you think you power bills are too high, you might want to look to your consumer electronics: the agency found that Sony's PlayStation 3 consumed the most power of the devices tested, followed closely by Microsoft's Xbox 360… Read More

Having spawned an entire generation of spin-off low-cost laptops with its Eee PC, Asus will be moving its Eee branding onward on to other products including a low-cost desktop, an iMac competitor, and a TV with a computer built in. Asus president Jerry Shen announced the new products on Wednesday, according to DigiTimes. The low-cost desktop, dubbed the E-DT, should cost only $200 to $300 without a monitor. The desktop will initially… Read More

Like many PC users, you've probably been looking at Windows Vista since its January release and wondering whether you want to take the jump and buy it. Assuming your computer can handle its demands, and your wallet or plastic can stretch to the price, it's tempting. But there's one vital question – can you easily migrate your data to Vista without spending days tearing out your hair? The answer, happily, is yes.… Read More

Currently also found in Apple's popular 17-inch iMac, the GeForce FX 5200 Ultra GPU provides the latest in graphics technology to deliver over a billion textured pixels per second for faster andsmoother game play, and advanced graphics programmability for stunning special effects. "With its brilliant large screen display, the new Apple iMac is the perfect digital hub of the modern home," said Jeff Fisher, executive vice president of… Read More