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expertreviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The iMac is an excellent computer, with a sleek design and a stunning display, but its humdrum performance stops it from being a serious workstation.

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Dec 17, 2009

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expertreviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The latest 27in iMac is a stylish, compact and quiet computer with a superb quality screen. Considering its price, we wish it had faster performance in both applications and games though.

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Oct 15, 2010

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TechRadar UK‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The 27-inch quad core 2.8GHz Intel Core i5 with SSD is an incredibly capable machine. We can't see the solid state drive catching on as a mainstream product for a while yet, but one day lots of computers will offer solid state media for the boot volume, and a hard disk drive for storage.

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Oct 06, 2010

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computershopper‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Stellar design and performance keep the 27-inch iMac at the front of the all-in-one PC pack.

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Sep, 2010

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Digital Trends‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Apple sticks with tried-and-true design but cranks speed to maximum with the latest generation of iMacs.

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Aug 31, 2010

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CNET Reviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Apple's new $1,999 iMac comes with a faster CPU and a new graphics card, helping this 27-inch all-in-one desktop stay as competitive in performance as it already was in screen size. Despite the still-frustrating absence of an HDMI port, we have no qualms recommending this system for work or play.

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Aug 26, 2010

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TechRadar UK‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The mid-2010 refresh represents a significant step forwards for the iMac. The ageing Core 2 Duo processors are finally retired from the iMac range, and are replaced by the newer, more capable Core i-series chips.

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Aug 20, 2010

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SlashGear‘s review Edit Like Unlike

From that perspective, the $2,799 of our review unit ($2,199 if you opt for the 1TB HDD instead of the SSD) starts to look a whole lot more reasonable. Yes, it’s overkill for most, but that’s why the 27-inch Core i3 version (at $1,699) is on offer; that model itself delivers around 45-percent more performance (as measured by Geekbench) than its predecessor. Factor in the quality of the display, design, construction and usability of OS X, and the iMac is not just a fitting flagship but a well-rounded alternative to traditional workstations. For all those reasons it comes highly recommended. Feel free to drop me questions in the comment section or visit apple.com/imac for more details.

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Aug 18, 2010

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PC Pro‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Powerful, beautifully designed and with a magnificent screen, so we can forgive the few niggles

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Aug 13, 2010

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PC Magazine‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Apple iMac 27-inch (Core i5) gives you speedy quad-core power, better 3D graphics, and the same large screen as the previous 27-inch (Core i7) for a couple hundred bucks less.

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Aug 11, 2010

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ExtremeTech‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The iMac 27-inch (Core i7) also has more gaming prowess than other all-in-one PCs, thanks to its ATI Radeon HD 4850 graphics. It can play both Crysis (67 frames per second) and World in Conflict (64 fps) smoothly at 1,280 by 1,024 resolution. This bests all of the other all-in one PCs out there.

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May 17, 2010

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Macworld‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The iMac continues to be an attractive all-in-one computer for the family, home offices, and business. If you’re looking for a new Mac or you’re thinking about upgrading a desktop Mac that’s at least a couple of years old, you’ll be satisfied with the features and performance, as long as you’re willing to deal with the glossy display. If you bought a late-2009 iMac, the reasons to upgrade aren’t very compelling, unless you have the previous $1199 iMac with the integrated graphics and you want better graphics performance for games.

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Aug 04, 2010

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MacNN‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Also, Apple is partly competing against itself. You can get the screen and all design upgrades for $1,700 if you don't mind a reduced processor and video chipset. Moreover, the "entry" 21.5-inch iMac is now good enough that it can satisfy the majority of users. Its 1080p screen is still the same quality as on the larger model, and you can have the same RAM and storage in a $1,500 trim level. That may be Apple's expectation and a further indication that the highest-end iMac is now a borderline pro system. The 27-inch model is what you get when you have or want to straddle the line between two worlds.

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Nov 14, 2009

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TechRadar UK‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Yet for all its strengths, the Apple faithful have reported problems. Some early adopters had their new computer delivered with a cracked screen, or even failing to power up at all. MacFormat borrowed two Core i5 iMacs from Apple for testing, and both machines had problems waking from Sleep mode.

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Jan 10, 2010

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TechRadar UK‘s review Edit Like Unlike

All the systems in the new range can be expanded with up to 16GB of onboard RAM, and come with a Magic Mouse and Bluetooth small-form keyboard as standard. If you prefer a USB keyboard with a numeric keypad, this option is available on the online store.

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Nov 25, 2009

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PC Magazine‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Apple drops a Nehalem-based Core i7 processor in their class-leading iMac 27-inch. It has a fairly hefty price tag, but backs it up with stellar performance and the high-quality design we've come to expect from the fruit company in Cupertino. The iMac (Core i7) is an easy Editors' Choice.

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May 07, 2010

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Macworld‘s review Edit Like Unlike

With the 2.66GHz Core i5 iMac (not to mention the build-to-order 2.8GHz Core i7 model), Apple has blurs the line between consumer and professional systems. The 2.66GHz Core i5 iMac offers faster performance at most tasks than the 2.66GHz Quad-Core Mac Pro. The Core i5 iMac also has more memory and more storage space than that Mac Pro, while costing $500 less. Unless you absolutely require additional PCI cards, multiple internal hard drives, or a lot of RAM, the Core i5 iMac makes a strong case for the being the go-to system for most Mac professionals.

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Nov 19, 2009

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CNET Reviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Apple's new 27-inch iMac will charm plenty of you with its screen size alone. Fortunately, that won't lead you astray. Behind its expansive display, Apple has packed one of the fastest all-in-ones available, and added a few useful extras to sweeten the deal. This iMac isn't perfect, but its positives far outweigh its negatives. We can think of few users to whom we wouldn't recommend this system.

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Oct 21, 2009

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Gizmodo‘s review Edit Like Unlike

There are other all-in-ones from PC makers, but at the moment, none as large or high-res as the iMac 27. The ones from Sony (like the L) and HP have various extras like IR touchscreens, glowing monitor bodies, TV tuners and Blu-ray drives. Some are pretty decent, like the Touchsmart we just reviewed. If these things matter to you and you are not married to the Mac platform, you might consider them. But that touchscreen functionality is still half-baked, so don't do it for the groping potential.

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Oct 23, 2009

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SlashGear‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Picking the iMac, then, is one part brain and one part heart. Apple have taken a capable computer and clad it in one of the best all-in-one designs to-date, matching it up to an eye-catching and entrancing display and paired it with intuitive, attractive peripherals. At $1,699 upwards for the 27-inch iMac (the 21.5-inch starts at $1,199) it’s not a cheap purchase, but Apple’s recent financial report has shown that there are plenty of people willing to pay a premium for high-end design and the aesthetic ease of OS X. For those buyers, this latest-generation iMac is unlikely to disappoint.

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Oct 23, 2009

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www.trustedreviews.com‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The 27in iMac may not be flawless, but it is peerless. The few improvements that could be made don't detract from the fact that this is quite simply the best iMac, and possibly even the best Mac, Apple has ever made.

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Nov 24, 2009

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computershopper‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Aggressive moves on style, performance, and price help Apple's flagship all-in-one top its competition - and there's simply no ignoring that jaw-dropping display.

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Oct, 2009

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Pocket-lint‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The iMac 27-inch is a stunning computer that is only let down by how good it actually is. That crystal clear and clean screen performs beautifully, however that means that unless you are watching or working in HD, everything will look, well, just not up to par. It's a shame that there is no nod to Blu-ray for watching glorious HD content right from the off.

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Dec 10, 2009

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