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17inch iMacs and no PowerMacs

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CNet provides rumors about the upcoming MacWorld Expo NY 2002:

Apple Computer plans to serve up a new iMac model with a larger flat-panel display during next week's Macworld Expo trade show, according to sources.

The article further states that:

- Jaguar will be a focus and "may deliver surprise news on how soon the OS will be ready".

- New version of iTunes supporting MPEG-4

- And no new PowerMacs... but possibly updated in Mid August.

- PowerMacs with processors in excess of 1.2GHz, faster memory, and bus

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