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
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
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
We recommend Apple's new 27-inch iMac to digital media editors and others with serious performance needs on the strength of its impressive speed, its connected device potential, and its market-leading 27-inch display.
No Blu-ray drive or HDMI port, Peripherals will require learning curve for Mac newbies
With super-charged components and a best-in-class screen, this top-of-the line iMac provides an excellent platform for digital-graphics-focused users. ...
Abstract: It’s partly due to the iMac’s popularity and the resulting massive scale of production that Apple can craft an all-in-one which isn’t just a step ahead of the rest – it’s a whole world apart.Let’s start with the stunning 27in 2,560 x 1,440 ...
Very fast; Beautiful screen; Better built-in webcam than past models
Still no options for Blu-ray, USB 3.0, or eSATA
Apple’s operating system shines on this new 27 inch hardware and, as far as computers go, we reckon the new iMac is brilliant. This latest update provides enough technology to make the iMac a stable workhorse for at least two years, and in a world whe...
Sandy Bridge means big performance increases from last year's Macs, You can now order a Magic Trackpad for free
Only incremental upgrades since the last iMac model, There's still no Thunderbolt gear
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 PCs on the market to...
The best performance, design and largest display among current allinones, Exciting potential from the Thunderbolt ports
No HDMI inputs, Hardware options more expensive than Windowsbased competition
We recommend Apple's new 27-inch iMac to digital media editors and others with serious performance needs on the strength of its impressive speed, its connected device potential and its market-leading 27-inch display.
Abstract: The latest iMac models introduced by Apple this month benefit greatly from new Intel processors and greater device connectivity. Both changes offer users unprecedented speed from the iMac lineup. Apple offers four standard configuration models. The new...
