Apple’s new iMac and iLife 08

07Aug07

So here comes the latest incarnation of Apples all-in-one computer. Even slimmer, all brushed alluminium and nice specs.

• $1,199
• 20-inch, 1680 x 1050 LCD
• 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
• 1GB RAM
• 250GB SATA
• 8x SuperDrive
• ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT

 

• $1,499
• 20-inch, 1680 x 1050 LCD
• 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
• 1GB RAM
• 320GB SATA
• 8x SuperDrive
• ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro

 

• $1,799
• 24-inch, 1900 x 1200 LCD
• 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
• 1GB RAM
• 320GB SATA
• 8x SuperDrive
• ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro

Of course eveyone noticed the new keyboard which is supposed to have the same feel as the one used in the MacBooks. The new iLife 08 is included as well with a brand new application called “Number” and a revamped version of iMovie. iMovie now lets you browse all your flicks in HD or you can upload them directly onto YouToube.

The mac mini got a spec upgrade and now sports Intels Core 2 Duo processors. Asked about the use of multi-touch à la iPhone Steve Jobs said that the technology makes sense for the iPhone but is classfied as a “research project” on the larger scale.

For a first hands-on review and coverage of the launch check out the links.

Hands on: engadget.com

Coverage of the event: engadget.com

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