Apple iMac 27" - Late 2010

Overview

Apple iMac 27" 5K - Mid 2020

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TechSpot Metascore

Based on 17 expert reviews

Excellent:

9
Good:

7
Average:

1
Bad:

0

Pros:

Screen has 2,560 by 1,440 resolution.
Intel Core i7 2.93GHz
Faster than any other all-in-one.

Cons:

Expensive.
No Bluray drive.

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Last revision on April 13, 2020

Reviewers Liked

Screen has 2,560 by 1,440 resolution
Intel Core i7 2.93GHz
Faster than any other all-in-one
SSD can now be fitted alongside hard drive
Innovative peripherals
Ultra-fast bootup with SSD option
Killer gaming performance with Radeon HD 5750
Surprisingly ample sound
Cool and quiet, even during gaming
DisplayPort provides home entertainment flexibility
SDXC card slot supports cards up to 2TB in size
True quad-core power
Wireless keyboard/mouse
Green certifications
802.11a/n 5GHz support
1TB of hard drive storage

Reviewers Didn't Like

Expensive
No Bluray drive
No HDMI port
Magic Trackpad costs extra
Mouse features take getting used to
A few add-ons aren't included that should be
Abysmal keyboard and mouse
No analog 5.1-channel outputs
Runs hot
No eSATA
Card reader is SD/SDHC/SDXC only
Requires third-party adapter for HDMI or DVI
Low memory with only 256MB

Expert reviews and ratings

Many creatives have snubbed it in the past, favouring instead the two-chip power, larger RAM capacity and multiple drives of the Mac Pro workstation. But with the latest Xeon chips having pushed the Mac Pro’s price into the stratosphere, the iMac...

By Digital Arts Online on October 26, 2010

The most noticeable change is the switch to Intel's Core processor line-up across the board, with the Imacs now powered by the Core i3, i5 or i7 CPUs. All models also get discrete ATI graphics cards for improved 3D performance, while memory gets a...

By The Inquirer on October 07, 2010

Apple's mid-2010 refresh of its popular iMac range offered an interesting new customisation option for the high-end, 27-inch machines. If you buy online through Apple's online store, you can opt for a 256GB solid state drive instead of –...

By TechRadar on October 06, 2010

This top-of-the-range iMac with a solid state drive is a joy to use, but solid state storage is too expensive to catch on to any great...

By T3 Magazine on September 30, 2010

The SSD-equipped price is not to be sniffed at, but the performance of the 27in iMac in this quad-core configuration is extremely impressive. It's also a more compact, yet just-as-capable, option as the entry-level Mac Pro, and cheaper too if you...

By V3.co.uk on September 23, 2010

Apple's latest iMac retains an identical design to earlier iMacs but features upgraded internal components. If you've recently purchased an iMac there isn't enough to justify an upgrade, but if you're looking to purchase your first Mac...

By Good Gear Guide on September 06, 2010

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

By Computer Shopper on September 01, 2010

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

By Digital Trends on August 31, 2010

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...

By cnet on August 26, 2010

Ladies and gentlemen, the fastest Mac we’ve ever seen is currently sitting in the Macworld Lab. It’s the 27-inch 2.93GHz quad core Core i7 iMac, equipped with a solid-state drive (SSD). This built-to-order (BTO) model posted the highest...

By Macworld UK on August 24, 2010

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