Digital Trends

Overall the 17” iMac is a welcome improvement from the 15” predecessor. The upgrades and features of the 17” model are substantial enough to gain the attention of those looking for a serious long-term system. Our testing and use shows a significant increase in power and performance from the 15” model, and the inclusion of expansion capabilities for both 802.11g and Bluetooth connectivity is a smart move by Apple. We would like to see more memory for the price, as well as USB 2.0 support; these two additions would have merited a 10/10. As lifestyle computing continues to emerge in the home, we have no doubt that Apple will be at the forefront. The 17” Apple iMac will not disappoint anyone looking for both style and substance.