Testseek.co.uk have collected 80 expert reviews of the Apple iMac 27 inch - Early 2011 MC813 / MC814 and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple iMac 27 inch - Early 2011 MC813 / MC814.
May 2011
(84%)
80 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(60%)
7 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
84010080
The editors liked
It's not only the size of the screen of the Apple iMAC 27” that is beautiful
It is also the clarity. The resolution is higher than on a standard Full HD screen
So you're looking at something that is pretty special. This means that whether you're watching a movie or editing a photo you've taken
You'll find the truest colour and tone possible
Making the iMAC a pleasure to use. When it comes to
Powerful Hyper Threading CPU
Great new AMD graphics
Excellent 27-inch screen
Twin Thunderbolt ports
Most powerful iMac ever
Strong performance
Innovative Thunderbolt I/O
HD webcam
High-quality 27in IPS screen
Great screen
Very powerful
Looks fantastic and is well designed
Stunning 5K display
Performance
Stunning design
Great performance
Big
Beautiful display
Wellcalibrated screen
Highend design and finish
Not many cables
Good general performances
Very quiet
Beautiful 27-inch screen
Design
Powerful internal options
Display
Build quality
Astounding performance
Can charge up Mac portables
Builtin speakers and camera
Best performance among current allinone systems
Large display
Excellent design
Exciting potential from Thunderbolt ports
The editors didn't like
The Apple iMAC 27”comes with just 4GB of RAM and is powered by the older Intel Core i5 processor. What this means is that this isn't the desktop you want if labour intensive apps are the way you'll be using your desktop PC. When we put the Apple iMAC 27” through its paces we found that the Intel Core i5 couldn't really handle the same amount of multi-tasking as we've seen on faster Core i7 proces
Same old optical drive
No antiglare screen option
Additional memory very expensive
Currently few Thunderbolt peripherals available
Cheaper iMac might prove good enough
Expensive
No internal expansion slots
No Bluray
The processor upgrade makes it too expensive
Price
Very expensive
No USB 3.0 port or Bluray player
Awkward port placement
Thunderbolt ports aren't useful yet
Limited
Inaccessible connectivity
No Bluray player
Terrible mouse
Adapter required to connect nonApple monitors
Cheaper model might be enough
No Blu-ray option
Thunderbolt currently lacks devices
Screen glare on an immovable desktop can be a real issue
Maconly
Limited adjustability (no height adjustmen
For example)
Glossy screen is prone to glare
No builtin HDMI inputs for easy media component integration
Custom hardware options for the iMac remain more expensive than those for its Windowsbased competition
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 it ha...
No Blu-ray option, Thunderbolt currently lacks devices,
The iMac hangs on to its position as a powerful and highly desirable all-in-one that will suit almost all needs, but could offer wider compatibility...
The 2011 iMacs bring the product line up to date with the latest Intel's processors and with FaceTime HD cameras, and the inclusion of Thunderbolt and SATA-3 compatible drive connections makes them ready for the next generation of storage devices. The £99...
Screen glare on an immovable desktop can be a real issue
With Intel’s latest workhorses inside, Apple’s desktop has moved from being the best all-in-one for consumers and pros alike to being the best desktop machine full stop. While ThunderBolt made the new MacBook Pros a worthwhile upgrade for serious on th...
The iMac's sleek design is still in a class of its own, and the performance of these new i5-based models is undeniably impressive. We're just not sure whether it's meant to be a home computer or a graphics workstation for professional users....
Best performance among current allinone systems, Large display, Excellent design, Exciting potential from Thunderbolt ports
No builtin HDMI inputs for easy media component integration, Custom hardware options for the iMac remain more expensive than those for its Windowsbased competition
Abstract: 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 displ...
