Apple upgrades PowerMac G5 line; reduces Cinema Display pricing

Apple has released new PowerMac G5 models, with top-end models now carrying dual 2.7 GHz G5 processors (still using a liquid cooling system), and 16X dual-layer DVD SuperDrives standard on all models. The highest-end model now also includes native support for Apple's 30" Cinema Display.

New configurations include:

Dual 2.0 GHz 64-bit PowerPC G5, priced at US$1,999 (US):

• 512MB 400 MHz DDR SDRAM (4GB maximum);
• 160GB Serial ATA 7200 rpm hard drive;
• AGP 8X Pro graphics slot;
• ATI Radeon 9600 with 128MB DDR SDRAM;
• 3 PCI slots (64-bit 33MHz); and
• 16X SuperDrive (DVD R DL/DVD±R/CD-RW).

Dual 2.3 GHz 64-bit PowerPC G5, priced at $2,499 (US):

• 512MB 400 MHz DDR SDRAM (8GB maximum);
• 250GB Serial ATA 7200 rpm hard drive;
• AGP 8X Pro graphics slot;
• ATI Radeon 9600 with 128MB DDR SDRAM;
• 3 PCI-X slots (one 64-bit 133 MHz, two 64-bit 100 MHz); and
• 16X SuperDrive (DVD R DL/DVD±R/CD-RW).

Dual 2.7 GHz 64-bit PowerPC G5, priced at $2,999 (US):

• Dual 2.7 GHz 64-bit PowerPC G5;
• 512MB 400 MHz DDR SDRAM (8GB maximum);
• 250GB Serial ATA 7200 rpm hard drive;
• AGP 8X Pro graphics slot;
• ATI Radeon 9650 with 256MB DDR SDRAM and support for one 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display;
• 3 PCI-X slots (one 64-bit 133 MHz, two 64-bit 100 MHz); and
• 16X SuperDrive (DVD R DL/DVD±R/CD-RW).

For more information on the new models, visit http://www.apple.com/powermac.

Apple also cut priced on Cinema Displays. The price of the 20-inch model is now $799 (US) and the 23-inch HD model is now priced at $1,499 (US). The 30-inch model is now priced at $2,999 (US).

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