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PowerMac G5, iMac G5, eMac Specs

ThinkSecret cites "highly reliable" sources to provide us with detailed specs about upcoming hardware releases.

The new PowerMacs are said to top out at 2.7GHz in the following configurations:

Dual 2.0GHz, Dual 2.3GHz and Dual 2.7GHz with 512MB RAM featuring SuperDrives with dual-layer DVD+R support. No reliable info if the new processors will offer the multi-core 970MP or not.

The iMac G5 will reach 2GHz with two 17" and one 20" configuration, while the eMac will come with 1.25 and 1.42 GHz G4 processors as well an upgraded video card (64MB ATI Radeon 9600) to take advantage of Tiger's Core Image.

Meanwhile, according to Appleinsider Apple will be holding a special invitation-only event on Sunday April 17th, 2005 to launch a number of updates to their software products (Final Cut, Motion, DVD Studio Pro and Shake) as well as the possiblity of a brand new application.

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