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Remember the old ad campaign for Miller Lite? "Tastes great, less filling." The latest update to Apple's iMac line, which rolled out in May, in a way reminds me of that. Apple left unchanged the minimalist aluminum-and-glass design while switching to I...
and recommendations If I were to recommend any changes to the configuration out of the box, it wouldn't be RAM or processor upgrades -- although both are useful if you need the extra horsepower. What I would recommend is swapping out the Magic Mouse f...
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maclife.com Updated:
2014-04-17 03:47:29
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Brand-new iMacs always provoke the same response -- awe mixed with more than a little bit of gadget lust -- and the latest installment of Apple’s flagship desktop is no exception. On the outside, the 2011 iMacs look exactly the same as their predecess...
Gorgeous 16:9 screen. Two Thunderbolt ports. FaceTime HD camera. Two empty RAM slots.
No Thunderbolt devices yet. Video input only works from other Thunderbolt devices. We’re still waiting for a matte screen option.
The new Core i5 iMac represents a significant performance boost over the last generation of machines. Especially for graphics and video use, the performance gains are significant -- not to mention the killer I/O speeds of Thunderbolt. But of course...
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Prelude: Two Months with a MacBook Pro A year ago I tried the notebook as a desktop experiment. The first Arrandale MacBook Pros hit the market and I thought, why not give two cores and four threads a try. I gave it a try for less than a day before h...
The new 27-inch iMac repeats all of the things I liked about the new MacBook Pro. It's stylish and as always Apple was pretty smart about most of its component choices. Thanks to Intel's quad-core Sandy Bridge CPUs, the system is very fast. In fact, as ma...
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The Apple iMac 27-inch (Thunderbolt) ($1,999 list) is the newest top-of-the-line iMac, and it adds second-generation Intel Core i processors (aka, Sandy Bridge) to Apple's class-leading all in one Mac desktops, along with Thunderbolt ports first seen...
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The heaviest of heavyweights in the all-in-one field has seen another update, another batch of new internals to liven up the aging (but still classy) chassis. Apple unveiled its latest iMac refresh last week, surprising nobody with a new selection of AMD...
Excellent designPlenty of performanceThunderbolt capability...
ExpensiveSD slot still close to optical driveStill no Blu-ray option...
So could a pro-level user, someone who spends their days in Photoshop or Premiere or even REDCINE be happy here? Yes, surprisingly, they could -- especially with the addition of an internal SSD (a $500 option for 256GB) and a high-speed external storage a...
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At first glance, it's almost impossible to tell the new iMacs apart from their predecessors -- Apple's been using this case since October 2009, and it hasn't made any major external changes in this iteration. However, if you look closely, you'll notice th...
Excellent display, Solid performance, Competitive pricing...
No Blu-ray drive, Ultra-glossy display, Thunderbolt not yet useful...
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An already excellent all-in-one computer has been improved upon. Apple has some options from this computer if you want better performance. The RAM can be upgraded up to 16 GB and there is larger platter hard drive options too. You can also put in a sol...
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techreviewsource.com Updated:
2014-04-17 03:47:29
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4.00 The Apple iMac 27-inch (Thunderbolt) ($1,999 list) is the newest top-of-the-line iMac, and it adds second-generation Intel Core i processors (aka, Sandy Bridge) to Apple's class-leading all in one Mac , along with first seen on the new MacBo...
Huge 27inch display. 2,560by1,440 (larger than 1080p HD) screen resolution. Highend discrete 3D graphics. Two Thunderbolt ports. Supports two external displays. 802.11a/b/g/n 5GHz WiFi. Wireless keyboard and mouse. No cost optional Magic Trackpad. No b...
Only Thunderbolt input for display (No HDMI in, no mini DisplayPort in). No Bluray. Could use a matte screen. Pricier than other highend allinone desktops.
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The Apple iMac 27-inch (Thunderbolt) ($1,999 list) is the newest top-of-the-line iMac, and it adds second-generation Intel Core i processors (aka, Sandy Bridge) to Apple's class-leading all in one Mac desktops, along with Thunderbolt ports first seen o...
Huge 27-inch display. 2,560-by-1,440 (larger than 1080p HD) screen resolution. High-end discrete 3D graphics. Two Thunderbolt ports. Supports two external displays. 802.11a/b/g/n 5GHz Wi-Fi. Wireless keyboard and mouse. No cost optional Magic Trackpad. No bloatware. Includes iLife suite and FaceTime HD. New ambient light sensor. Color calibrated display.
Only Thunderbolt input for display (No HDMI in, no mini DisplayPort in). No Blu-ray. Could use a matte screen. Pricier than other high-end all-in-one desktops.
It's pricey, has a huge screen, and is as powerful as an Asgardian thunder god. If you need a graphics PC for your business, the new Apple iMac 27-inch (Thunderbolt) will rival the huge tower workstations currently available. For the rest of us who do...
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computershopper.com Updated:
2014-04-17 03:47:29
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Sometimes size really does matter. We lauded the latest version of Apple's 21.5-inch iMac for its improved performance and excellent screen. But after setting up its 27-inch sibling in our labs and spending some quality time mousing around, it...
Excellent performance, Beautiful design, Best-in-class LCD...
No Blu-ray drive or HDMI port, Peripherals will require learning curve for Mac newbies...
With super-charged components and a best-in-class screen, this top-of-the line iMac provides an excellent platform for digital-graphics-focused users...
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Video Review: The 27-inch iMac is both sleek and stylish with its aluminum design, quad-core processors, FaceTime HD camera and more. Kevin Pereira and Candace Bailey review the features in this all-in-one desktop from Apple, like the LED-backlit displ...
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whatdigitalcamera.com Updated:
2014-08-20 05:42:57
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Apple's update of the iMac range brought about some interesting additions, including the Thunderbolt connection and Facetime camera. The most important facets to concentrate on, however, are the improvements to the performance of the iMac. On the model...
Fantastically powerful, looks great, Thunderbolt has potential...
Very expensive, few Thunderbolt devices...
Such is the performance of the iMac that even those spending the extra would be impressed. The future appearance of Thunderbolt devices means, at the current time, more potential is yet to be realized but if prior models are any evidence the likelihoo...
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toptenreviews.com Updated:
2014-08-20 05:42:57
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When thinking about what makes a great home computer, versatility and user friendliness have to be right at the top of the list of requirements. The Apple iMac may just well be the ultimate in both of those categories. Apple, quite rightly, is credited...
The Full HD LED backlit screen makes the display stunning with crisp and bright images...
It can be a difficult process to upgrade this home computer.
If you are willing to pay the price, the Apple iMac will not disappoint with all the features and options available...
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