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2.66 GHz 20-inch iMac

Discontinued

Reviewed August 2009

Compact, one-piece design
Good performance
Solid build quality

Glossy display
Limited expandability
Limited free tech support

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Reviewers and users give the Apple iMac lots of praise for its performance. Though the one-piece design doesn't thrill everyone, it does a better job of reducing desktop clutter than traditional desktop computers. One negative is that expansion is nearly impossible. Another is that you are locked into the standard display, which has a few warts in the form of a glossy screen and limited viewing angles. Although the iMac is a good performer, the Mac Pro desktop (*Est. $2,500 and up) is notably faster and more expandable, making it a better choice for power users.

The iMac is extensively reviewed and well received. However, most reporting predates an upgrade in processor technology that only made things better and faster. Macworld and CNET offer some insights into how much better performance has become, and good reviews of the older iMacs can be read at PCMag.com and especially ArsTechnica.com. Lots of user reviews of the latest models can be found at Amazon.com.

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1. Macworld Details/Subscribe

In this report on the latest version of the iMac, Roman Loyola says that outwardly nothing has changed in Apple's latest update of this all-in-one computer. But Macworld puts the various versions through their paces and says the "under the hood" changes result in faster performance.

Review: Review: 20- and 24-Inch Aluminum iMacs (2008 Edition), Roman Loyola, May 7, 2008

2. PCMag.com Details/Subscribe

PCMag.com hasn't updated its coverage since Apple upgraded the processors in its iMac line. However, they are clearly impressed with the iMac, giving it an Editors' Choice award.

Review: Apple iMac (20-Inch Aluminum) Review, Joel Santo Domingo, Aug. 13, 2007

3. Arstechnica.com

ArsTechnica.com provides one of the most detailed reviews of the iMac. Performance testing is done, but because the review predates a more recent processor upgrade, it is only marginally helpful. More useful are the discussions of usability, etc. that remain unchanged.

Review: Aluminum and Glass: A Review of the New iMac, Eric Bangeman, Aug. 9, 2007

4. Amazon.com

More than 150 users weigh in with opinions about the 2.66 GHz Apple iMac. All but a handful have rated it four stars or greater, with the vast majority giving it a perfect five out of five stars.

Review: Apple iMac MB324LL/A20-inch Desktop PC, Contributors to Amazon.com