Apple iMac (3rd Gen.) series

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.

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (1.83 GHz), 1.83 GHz, EPA Energy Star, 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM, 160 GB Standard, Apple MacOS X 10.4, Personal computer

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

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2 GHz), 2 GHz, EPA Energy Star, 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 160 GB Standard, Apple MacOS X 10.4, Personal computer

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. We highly recommend this new iMac as a PC that doubles as a secondary home-entertainment system.

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.16 GHz), 2.16 GHz, EPA Energy Star, 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 250 GB Standard, Apple MacOS X 10.4, Personal computer

Apple iMac Core 2 Duo (20-inch, 2.16GHz)

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.16 GHz), 2.16 GHz, EPA Energy Star, 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 250 GB Standard, Apple MacOS X 10.4, Personal computer