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Apple eMac

Apple eMac
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alaScore 85

316 reviews

Jul, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 316 reviews of Apple eMac. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Desktops for all reviews. Views about the size and design are on the whole positive. The reliability and price also get good opinions.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Desktops the Apple eMac is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Apple eMac

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 153 user reviews of Apple eMac from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Desktops on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the size and design. The reliability and price also get good opinions.

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84% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jul, 2025

Expert review by (pcworld.com)

Apple eMac/1.42GHz (SuperDrive)

 

Sturdy and attractive all-in-one design ; Decent performance ; Double-layer SuperDrive ; Larger hard drive ; Improved graphics

No wireless support ; Bulky

Jun, 2005
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Expert review by : Joel Santo Domingo (pcmag.com)

Apple eMac (1.42GHz, SuperDrive DL)

 

Dual-layer, dual-format DVD drive. Very good all-in-one solution. 512MB of memory is now, finally, standard.

Integrated stereo speakers have limited range. Graphics non-upgradeable. Case is a bit bulky compared to the iMac.

To see how the newest Apple eMac compares with its Mac brethren, check out the Apple comparison guide we've put together.

May, 2005
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Expert review by : Joel Santo Domingo (pcmag.com)

Apple eMac (Iss. 21 2004)

 

Apple's entry-level desktop, the Apple eMac, is adequate for school kids and adults with basic computing needs.

Compact all-in-one form factor. Stylish white case. Lowest price in this roundup.

3D graphics are a little anemic for today?s games. No DVD writable drive at this price. 40GB drive too small for today?s needs.

If your household or school is Mac-centric, we suggest spending a few more bucks to get the high-end eMac or even splurging on the 17-inch iMac ($1,374 with 512MB of memory). For everyone else, there are simply better $999 systems out there, such as...

Nov, 2004
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Expert review by : Jonathan Seff (pcworld.com)

Apple eMac/1.25GHz (Combo Drive) (2004)

 

The high-end eMac includes the same SuperDrive that's in the Power Mac G5 line ; Impressive game and application performance ; Excellent value

No FireWire 800 port ; Bulky CRT monitor

Sep, 2004
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Expert review by : Dan Frakes (pcworld.com)

Apple eMac/1.25GHz (SuperDrive) (2004)

 

Impressive game and application performance ; The high-end eMac includes the same SuperDrive that's in the Power Mac G5 line ; Excellent value

No FireWire 800 port ; Bulky CRT monitor

Sep, 2004
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Expert review by : Joel Santo Domingo (pcmag.com)

Apple eMac

 

The entry-level Apple eMac is a good introduction to the Macintosh world, and it has the power to keep elementary- and middle-school students happy.

We found the eMac's Photoshop performance to be similar to the Windows desktop PCs reviewed here after we upgraded the eMac to 512MB of RAM. And with its ATI Radeon 9200 graphics card, it's capable of playing basic to intermediate 3D games and 2D...

Aug, 2004
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Expert review by : Molly Wood (cnet.com)

Apple eMac PPC review: Apple eMac PPC

 

Excellent 17-inch CRT display; easy setup; inexpensive, updated models offer 1.25GHz G4s with 256MB of memory.

Limited expansion; only 32MB of graphics memory; meager documentation; mediocre warranty.

The eMac delivers an attractive, adequately speedy, easy-to-use PC without the flat-panel iMac's relatively high price.

Jun, 2004
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Expert review by : Joel Santo Domingo (pcmag.com)

Apple eMac (SuperDrive)

 

We think the SuperDrive-equipped eMac is the first Mac you should look at in the value space.

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May, 2004
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Expert review by : Jason Snell (pcworld.com)

Apple eMac

 

Slightly faster overall than a 700MHz G4 iMac ; Robust design ; Bright, big CRT display

Sits a bit low on a desk ; Limited upgrade options

Sep, 2002
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Expert review by : Matthew Elliott (cnet.com.au)

Apple eMac 1.42GHz

 

Apple brings Tiger a faster G4 processor, larger hard drives, and better graphics to the budget eMac.

May, 2005
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