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Apple iMac Core Duo (20-inch, 2.0GHz)

Apple's Intel-based iMac Core Duo boasts an enviable combination of a first-rate design, an impeccable software bundle, and the newfound ability to run Windows in addition to Mac OS X. You simply won't find a more feature-packed, versatile mainstream computer.

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Apple iMac Core 2 Duo (17-inch, 1.83GHz)

The 17-inch iMac is missing a few features you might like — SuperDrive and a remote control, to name two — but it still makes a stellar home PC, thanks to its great design, new Core 2 Duo processor, and superior software bundle. Plus, its price makes it a borderline budget PC.

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Apple iMac Core 2 Duo (24-inch, 2.16GHz)

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.

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Apple Mac Mini Core Duo

Apple packs more media-specific features into the Mac Mini to make an inexpensive and useful entertainment-room computer. It's tremendously easy to use, although it surprised us with poor image processing.

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Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.8GHz)

A slight bump to the specifications for the same price, the option to upgrade the graphics means the 24-inch iMac keeps the Editors' Choice it earned last year.

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Apple speeds up iMacs with Core 2 Duo

Apple Computer's iMac desktops are now equipped with Intel's new Core 2 Duo processors.

New Macs -- Intel inside, but not outside

The new Macs may have Intel inside, but they don't show the chipmaker's presence on the outside.

Apple gives iMac chips a boost

Apple has released a new iMac that features a faster processor and an option for a souped-up graphics chip.

Apple teases launch of mysterious, 'fun' products

Apple Computer confirmed on Tuesday that it plans to introduce some "fun new products" next week, but declined to say more about what those products might be.

MacBook Pro laptops upgraded with Core 2 Duo

Apple Computer has revved up its MacBook Pro notebooks with Intel Core 2 Duo processors, double the memory and a faster FireWire peripheral connection.

Switching to an Intel-based iMac

CNET lays out the issues involved in switching to an Intel-based Mac and shows you how to fight some common problems as well as what's the story on software upgrades.

MacBook or bust?

I am going to buy a new computer for Uni and was planning on a 14-inch iBook G4. However, since Macworld, I have been wondering if Apple intends to put new processors in the iBooks? I am looking for a laptop that will last four years or more.

DIY: Desktop buying guide

What you need to know -- from finding the type of PC that fits your lifestyle to catching up on all of the latest trends.

The Mac desktop family album

Just as the Xeon-based Mac Pro completed Apple's transition to Intel CPUs, the iMac received an upgrade to the new Core 2 Duo chips while also appearing in an awe-inspiring 24-inch model. Lest we forget the plucky Mac Mini, it is now completely dual core -- and still cheap. Our reviews will help you find your Mac match.

Macs: Intel and Windows inside

Boot Camp makes it possible to run Windows XP natively on Intel-based Macs. Will the software bring more people over to the Apple Computer side?

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Apple iMac EFI Firmware Update 1.3

Enhance the performance of Intel Core 2 Duo processors and fix issues with Boot Camp.

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VMware Fusion 2

Run x86 operating systems, such as Windows, Linux, NetWare, and Solaris, on your Intel-based Mac.

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VMware Fusion 2.0 beta 2

Run x86 operating systems on your Intel-based Mac.

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