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Apple iMac 21.5 inch - Spring 2011 Edition - Intel Core i5

The Apple iMac 21.5 inch / Spring 2011 Edition is outfitted with a 1080p LED-backlit display, a 2.5GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 processor, an AMD Radeon HJD 6750M discrete graphics chip, and a 500GB 7200RPM HDD. It features a built-in "FaceTime HD" camera, integrated speakers, a slot-loading DVD burner, an IR receiver, an SDXC card slot, four USB 2.0 ports, audio in/out jacks, one FireWire 800 port, Gigabit Ethernet, as well as 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.1. The 21.5-inch iterations receive a single Thunderbolt port

Based on 17 reviews

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Pros

Elegant design, Very good display, Good proprietary software set
Compact chassis. Quad-core power. 3D performance. Good price. 1080p screen. No power brick.
As the most-affordable iMac, the Apple iMac 21.5-inch offers competitive speed, the unique potential of its Thunderbolt port, and Apple's trademark design leadership.
Excellent performance; gorgeous, minimalist design; superior LCD
Excellent performance, Gorgeous display, Improved webcam, Thunderbolt port.

Cons

No Bluray Drive, Speaker could be clearer
Needs adapters for HDMI, USB 3.0, DVI, eSATA, and other advanced data connections. No Blu-ray. Only a 500GB drive.
The 21.5-inch iMac isn't the best all-in-one for home entertainment, and its performance competitiveness suffers without an option for more video memory.
No Blu-ray drive or HDMI port; peripherals will require learning curve for Mac newbies
No Bluray or HDMI, Hard drive can't be upgraded before purchase

By TopTenREVIEWS on March 14, 2012

Whether you're an Apple fan boy or not, you have to respect the quality of all their...

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By PC Advisor on October 21, 2011

Apple’s iMac eschews USB 3.0 for the faster Thunderbolt connection, a large, so-so-quality screen for a smaller but far more beautiful IPS panel, a touchscreen for a touchpad, and Windows for OS X. It’s Apple’s low-end model, but it...

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By Expert Reviews on August 25, 2011

It's a bit expensive, but this 21.5-inch iMac is powerful and fantastic to use - it's brilliant, if you're happy with the restrictions of Apple's design and software choices...

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By PCWorld India on July 02, 2011

The new 21.5 inch iMac all-in-one desktop undergoes a major hardware upgrade while still retaining its old stylish look....

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By Zath UK on June 25, 2011

0emailWith the introduction of Intel’s Sandy Bridge processors and a Thunderbolt port for high-speed data transfers, the latest refresh of the Apple iMac ensures that all the latest technology is inside one of the world’s most popular...

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By Smarthouse on June 06, 2011

Design and Adjustability Just as the iPad 2 rules the tablet landscape and despite promising competitors like the Asus Eee Pad Transformer, the MacBook Air remains the undefeated thinness champion over rivals such as the Samsung Series 9 9000X3A. On...

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By BrightHub on May 30, 2011

First things first, this is the first time that I bought an iMac. In my entire years of using an Apple Personal Computers, I've always wanted to buy one but something has been telling me not to and be contented with my 13-inch (Late 2009 model) and...

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By Trusted Reviews on May 25, 2011

Apple has gone the route of "if it ain't broke don't fix it", keeping the beautiful chassis of earlier iMac models in this latest refresh. The addition of Intel's 'Sandy Bridge' internals combines with Thunderbolt connectivity and...

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By TechRadar on May 20, 2011

Apple's new 2011 iMac range retains the form factor of the 2010 models, but enjoys a very significant component upgrade. Second-generation quad core Intel Core i5 processors are used throughout the 2011 iMac lineup - which includes two 21.5-inch...

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By PC Mag on May 18, 2011

The newest iMac has a second-generation Intel Core processor and Thunderbolt. It's the fastest $1,200 all-in-one desktop PC, period. Buy it...

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