Testseek.co.uk have collected 145 expert reviews of the Apple iMac 27 inch Retina 5K - Late 2014 MF886 and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple iMac 27 inch Retina 5K - Late 2014 MF886.
October 2014
(87%)
145 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(97%)
704 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Truly amazing screen
Does high
End editing smoothly
Still a very small footprint
Still a great design
Incredible 5K Retina screen
Solid performance with Skylake chipset and discrete GPU
Rechargable keyboard an improvement
The new 27-inch Apple iMac adds a stunning 5K display for not much more than last year's high-end model. The design
While not updated
Remains the gold standard for all-in-one desktops
5K display
Workstation performance
Thunderbolt 2
Upgradeable RAM
Great design makes for a slim 27-inch screen all-in-one
Huge 5K resolution is ideal for video/photo/design work
Customisable powerhouse with RAM access to rear
World's first 5K display
Stunningly sharp and detailed images
Powerfully equipped
Super thin and stylish design
Amazing display
High performance across the board
Excellent graphics performance
Excellent design
5K screen is nonexistent in all other devices on the market
Fast processing performance provides enough power for multitasking and getting things done
Ability to upgrade the memory with RAM slots that are conveniently located
Generous number of ports f
The editors didn't like
Only 8GB of RAM standard
Basic GPU may be limiting for some pros
Price is quite high
Not ideal for gaming
Except for the new screen and a different GPU
The components are essentially unchanged from last year's version. The high starting price only gets you a mid-level Core i5 processor
Price jumps up quickly when configuring
Ports all to rear
Not all applications will render resolution optimised
Can become expensive as you'll want the RAM for heavyweight tasks
Noise when fan kicks in
Games crash or are unstable at 5K resolution – for now
Not the best graphics chip
Stutters when scrolling through Web pages
Mouse and keyboard need updates
Good value for the tech but still expensive in current allinone market
Can't be used in Target Display Mode
Software required to take full advantage of 5K display
Rather pricey when compared to other devices on the market. However
The screen is worth it
Unable to be used as a secondary display screen
Exhaust fan turns on and remains during and after heavy usage
World's first 5K display, Stunningly sharp and detailed images, Powerfully equipped, Super thin and stylish design
Games crash or are unstable at 5K resolution – for now, Not the best graphics chip, Stutters when scrolling through Web pages, Mouse and keyboard need updates
The iMac with Retina Display has the best display we've ever laid eyes on. It's also powerful as hell across the board, and stands on its on (for the time being, anyway). The absence of 5K content leaves us wondering what need this display fills, however...
Published: 2014-10-21, Author: Dan , review by: CNET.co.uk
The new 27-inch Apple iMac adds a stunning 5K display for not much more than last year's high-end model. The design, while not updated, remains the gold standard for all-in-one desktops
Except for the new screen and a different GPU, the components are essentially unchanged from last year's version. The high starting price only gets you a mid-level Core i5 processor
Apple skips 4K and goes directly to what the company calls a 5K display in this expensive, extravagant all-in-one iMac desktop that will appeal to photo and video professionals -- or anyone else looking for the best possible screen resolution....
Still a great design, Incredible 5K Retina screen, Solid performance with Skylake chipset and discrete GPU, Rechargable keyboard an improvement
Not ideal for gaming
The iMac is still a winner in terms of design, but there's only one real talking point with this desktop, and that's the 5K screen. It's hugely impressive, even at first glance, and will make graphic designers, video editors and camera buffs froth at t...
Published: 2014-10-16, Author: David , review by: digitalspy.com
Abstract: In Cupertino today, Apple presented the products it's hoping we'll splash out on this Christmas. In what is likely to be the company's last big presentation this year, CEO Tim Cook revealed two new iPads and a new iMac with a remarkably high-resolution sc...
Published: 2014-10-16, Author: Will , review by: stuff.tv
The early verdict Open Gallery It's impossible not to be impressed once you've laid eyes on the Retina Display iMac's visage. The screen appears to be just as good as its specs suggest, and the overall package, with its smooth tapering back and s...
We'll wait to see what Apple launches before giving your our verdict - but we expect that the new iMac with it's retina display will make a big impact...
Abstract: We spend some time with Apple's new iMac with a stunning 5K display at the launch at Apple HQ. We live in a high-resolution world - our phones have been shooting HD video for years, and 4K-capable cameras are finally within reach of regular consumers. An...
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