Posts about the Apple iMac (27-inch, 3.06Hz Intel Core 2 Duo, ATI Radeon HD 4670, Fall 2009)
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Reviews of the Apple iMac (27-inch, 3.06Hz Intel Core 2 Duo, ATI Radeon HD 4670, Fall 2009)
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CNET Review
The Good: Largest display among all-in-ones; fast dual-core CPU makes up for lack of quad-core (mostly); finally has an SD card slot; wireless mouse and keyboard; Mini DisplayPort input ripe with possibility.
The Bad: Most Windows all-in-ones in the price range have Blu-ray; touch-sensitive mouse gestures not as responsive as we'd like; Apple's nickel-and-dime customer service policy.
The Bottom Line: Apple's new 27-inch iMac will charm plenty of you with its screen size alone. Fortunately, that won't lead you astray. Behind its expansive display, Apple has packed one of the fastest all-in-ones available, and added a few useful extras to sweeten the deal. This iMac isn't perfect, but its positives far outweigh its negatives. We can think of few users to whom we wouldn't recommend this system.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 88/100 and users 86/100. Comparing these reviews to 66157 other Desktops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 100/100 = Excellent.
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stuff.tv
Review Summary: Bigger, better and with a multitouch mouse, the new 27in iMac is the world's most covetable computer. Should you start preparing your desk?
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: The Apple iMac 27-inch (Core 2 Duo) promises to be bigger and better, with more screen real estate, a higher resolution, and power savings to boot.
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No Rating
slashgear.com
Review Summary: It's the biggest all-in-one Apple have ever offered, not to mention the fastest and most media-centric, and it's pretty much guaranteed to hypnotize anybody
Manufacturer: Apple
Part number: MB952LL/A
General
- Type Personal computer
- Product Form Factor All-in-one
- Built-in Devices Camera, Antenna, Stereo speakers, Infrared receiver
- Width 25.6 in
- Depth 8.1 in
- Height 20.4 in
- Weight 30.4 lbs
- Desktop type All-in-one desktop system, Monitor included
Processor
- Type Intel Core 2 Duo 3.06 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Installed Qty 1
- Max processors supported 1
- Upgradability Upgradable
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Installed Size 3 MB
- Cache Per Processor 3 MB
Mainboard
- Data bus speed 1066 MHz
Environmental Parameters
- Environmental standards EPA Energy Star
- Min operating temperature 50 °F
- Max operating temperature 95 °F
- Operating humidity range 5 - 95%
RAM
- Installed Size 4 GB / 16 GB (max)
- Technology DDR3 SDRAM
- Memory Speed 1066 MHz
- Memory Specification Compliance PC3-8500
- Form Factor SO DIMM 204-pin
- Configuration Features 2 x 2 GB
Storage Controller
- Type 1 x Serial ATA - Integrated
- Controller interface type Serial ATA-300
Storage
- Floppy drive type None
- Hard Drive 1 x 1 TB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm
- Hard Drive (2nd) None
- Hard Drive (3rd) None
Optical Storage
- Type DVD±RW (±R DL)
- CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
- CD / DVD write speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL)
- CD / DVD rewrite speed 16x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW)
Optical Storage (2nd)
- Type None
Storage Removable
- Type None
Monitor
- Monitor Type LCD display - TFT active matrix
- Diagonal Size 27 in
- Max Resolution 2560 x 1440
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Image Max H-View Angle 178
- Image Max V-View Angle 178
- Image Brightness 375 cd/m2
- Image Contrast Ratio 1000:1
Graphics Controller
- Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Radeon HD 4670
- Video Memory 256 MB GDDR3 SDRAM
- Digital Video Standard DisplayPort
Audio Output
- Type Sound card - Integrated
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right / left channel
Keyboard
- Keyboard connectivity Wireless
- Keyboard interface Bluetooth
Input Device
- Type Mouse, Keyboard
Mouse
- Mouse connectivity Wireless
- Mouse interface Bluetooth
Telecom
- Modem None
Audio Input
- Type Microphone
Networking
- Networking Network adapter - Integrated
- Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Data Link Protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
- Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, Bluetooth 2.1
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 4 ( 2 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 204-pin, 1 ( 1 ) x SD Memory Card
- Interfaces 1 x Display / video - Apple mini-DisplayPort, 1 x IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) - 9 pin FireWire 800, 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output/headphones - Mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK, 1 x Audio - SPDIF input/line-in - Mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Remote control - Infrared
Printer
- Type None
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Cleaning cloth
- Cables Included Power cable ( 1 pcs.)
- Features 802.11n Wireless LAN, Bluetooth 2.1, Camera
Power
- Power device type Power supply
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Apple MacOS X 10.6
- Software Front Row, Apple iCal, Apple iChat, Photo Booth, Apple Safari, Apple Spaces, Apple iTunes, Apple Dashboard, Apple QuickTime, Apple Spotlight, Apple iLife '09, Apple DVD Player, Apple Quick Look, Apple Address Book, Apple Time Machine, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple XCode Developer Tools
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year, Technical support - Phone consulting - 90 days
Sustainability
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.9
Product Photos
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