The new Apple 5K iMac is an excellent all-in-one. It not only looks beautiful, but it performs impeccably too. It is the machine for professionals; those who need a computer that won't let them down when it comes to editing 4K video or crunching through several large raw images at pace. But the Average Joe will love it too, even if it potentially offers more in both power and display terms than needed.
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