November 30, 2004: iMac G5 Named Computer of the Year

What wasn't to love about the iMac G5? Customers had their choice of monitor sizes (17" or 20"), a stunning industrial design, and plenty of power thanks to the G5 chip powering the machine.

Mark Kellner of The Washington Times couldn't find a reason not to love the iMac G5. He wrote:

Even if Apple fell into the sea tomorrow, and if not another line of code were written for the Mac platform, the iMac G5 would still be a great achievement that should deliver sterling performance for years. Its compactness, and Apple's emphasis on wireless computing are two very positive factors. I believe this is a computer that will deliver several years of good use and thus is a good value for the money."

All the good stuff mentioned by Kellner earned the iMac The Washington Times "Computer of the Year" award on this day in 2004.