The high side of the low end meets the low end of the high side. Apple's iMac SE 400 and iBook SE 366 versus the PowerBook Pismo 400 & G4/400 Sawtooth.

First posted 3/31/2000
© 2000 Rob Art Morgan, editor of BARE FEATS
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First some CPU crunch tests...

 

How about 2D scrolling...

 

Now some 3D Game results...

 

And hard drive speed...

 

 

Conclusion
Apple has a nicely balanced product line. From just a general performance view, the iMac is the best buy. The only downside I see is if you want to tweak it with upgrades. In that case, go for the G4 minitower.

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Test Configurations & Procedures

 

 
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