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Apple iMac 27 inch - Spring 2011 Edition - Intel Core i7

The Apple iMac 27 inch / Spring 2011 Edition is outfitted with a 2560x1440 and 1080p LED-backlit display, a 2.8GHz Core i7, 2TB of storage and a 256GB SSD. 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. Last but not least, it is equipped with two Thunderbolt ports.

Based on 12 reviews

Excellent:

6
Good:

5
Average:

1
Bad:

0

Pros

Fantastically powerful.
Looks great.
Thunderbolt has potential.
Crisp and bright images.

Cons

Very expensive.
Few Thunderbolt devices.
It can be a difficult process to upgrade this home computer.

By Smarthouse on April 11, 2012

The new iMac is full of visual allure derived from its metal-and-glass unibody chassis. Like all modern Apple products, it promotes an understated design that continues to look good despite its age, evoking quality craftsmanship through premium...

90
By G4tv.com on December 21, 2011

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...

100
By What Digital Camera on June 20, 2011

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...

89
By DigitalVersus on June 16, 2011

The iMac 27 inch has been built with high performance components (even more so than the 21.5 inch) and a very good quality screen, webcam, chassis and audio. Like the 21.5 inch however, it lacks a greater selection of everyday connections, Blu-ray...

80
By Computeractive on May 23, 2011

A superb large-screen computer, though the increase in power isn't quite worth the extra cost above cheaper versions...

80
By Good Gear Guide on May 20, 2011

Apple's new iMac is more powerful than the old model. That's about it -- nothing magical or revolutionary has been added to the all-in-one Mac desktop. That's not necessarily a bad thing, since we think it's one of the best all-in-one...

80
By PC Advisor on May 19, 2011

No other PC we’ve reviewed has offered the screen quality, hardware/software integration and cool, quiet operation of the Apple iMac. The processor and graphics upgrade now brings the line up to and beyond state-of-the-art in Windows PC terms. If...

90
By T3 Magazine on May 13, 2011

This is the most powerful iMac in Apple’s mid-2011 refresh, augmented by the 3.4GHz Intel Core i7 processor that’s available as a custom option when you order from the Apple online store. Like all the new range, the switch to cutting-edge...

80
By Digital Arts Online on January 13, 2011

Aside from lacking a couple of inches of aluminum at the bottom, Apple’s 27-inch Cinema Display looks nearly identical to the 27-inch iMac. It has built-in speakers, an iSight camera and a microphone too, just like the iMac. The resemblance...

70
By TopTenREVIEWS on June 01, 2010

If you are willing to pay the price, the Apple iMac will not disappoint with all the features and options...

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