After a long delay and lots of rumors, the new G5 iMac is finally available! The previous desk-lamp form factor has been replaced with a new design reminiscent of the Cinema Displays. Apple is also playing off of the iPod in terms of style and design, which is a nice touch. So now, all the consumer-level machines have a polished white finish, and all the professional-level machines are brushed aluminum. Apple does know how to design nice machines.
The new iMac comes in a 17- or 20-inch widescreen display, with either a 1.6GHz or 1.8GHz processor. Prices start at $1299 for the 17-inch 1.6GHz model, all the way up to $1899 for a 20-inch 1.8GHz model. The system itself is only two inches thin, and can even be wall-mounted. Toss in a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse, maybe some Airport Extreme wireless networking, and you have an elegant system that you can put just about anywhere.
