Apple iMac 21.5-inch (Mid/Late 2011)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 981 reviews of Apple iMac 21.5-inch (Mid/Late 2011). The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Desktops for all reviews. People really like the reliability and size. The design and usability also get good reviews, whereas some have doubts about the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Desktops the Apple iMac 21.5-inch (Mid/Late 2011) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Apple iMac 21.5-inch (Mid/Late 2011)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 155 user reviews of Apple iMac 21.5-inch (Mid/Late 2011) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Desktops on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the reliability and size are overall positive. The design and usability also get good feedback. Many are negative about the price.

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94% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Amazon.com review summary for Apple iMac 21.5-inch (Mid/Late 2011)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 360 user reviews of Apple iMac 21.5-inch (Mid/Late 2011) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Desktops on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the usability, whereas there are some negative opinions about the reliability.

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91% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Expert review by : Ardjuna Seghers (trustedreviews.com)

Apple iMac 21.5in (2011)

Do new Sandy Bridge internals and the addition of Thunderbolt make Apple's new iMacs the best all-in-one PCs money can buy?

Stylish, sleek design ; Excellent build quality ; Vibrant IPS screen ; Slick, reliable OS ; Thunderbolt connectivity

No Blu-ray ; Expensive ; No height adjustment ; No USB 3.0

Apple has gone the route of "if it ain't broke don't fix it", keeping the beautiful chassis of earlier iMac models in this latest refresh. The addition of Intel's 'Sandy Bridge' internals combines with Thunderbolt connectivity and niceties like an HD...

May, 2011

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Expert review by : Ian Osborne (t3.com)

Apple iMac 21.5-inch-2011 review

Apple's popular all-in-one computer gets a very significant performance boost.

We’ve a few relatively minor complaints about the new iMac. Mac Pros aside, the Mac range seems to have been stuck with an 8x SuperDrive for years. We’re never going to get a Blu-ray drive, but it’s time for something faster all the same. There are...

Nov, 2011

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Expert review by : Orestis Bastounis (techadvisor.co.uk)

Apple iMac 21.5in (2.5GHz, 2011) review

For as long as we can remember, Windows and Mac fans have locked horns over which platform is better. They use the same components under the bonnet, with the real difference found in the OS. If you've never tried the iMac's native OS X 10.7 Lion, we...

Apple’s iMac eschews USB 3.0 for the faster Thunderbolt connection, a large, so-so-quality screen for a smaller but far more beautiful IPS panel, a touchscreen for a touchpad, and Windows for OS X. It’s Apple’s low-end model, but it still packs a...

Oct, 2011

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Expert review by : John Thompson (zath.co.uk)

Apple iMac Review (Mid 2011 Model, 21.5″ Display With Thunderbolt Port)

With the introduction of Intel's Sandy Bridge processors and a Thunderbolt port for high-speed data transfers, the latest refresh of the Apple iMac ensures that all the latest technology is inside one of the world's most popular all-in-one computers.

There's no doubt that this new Apple iMac is punching as hard as ever, and with the move to Sandy Bridge processors it may just be getting some attention from the heavyweights. With faster graphics than ever and the option of Core i7 configurations,...

Jun, 2011

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Apple iMac 21.5-inch 2.5GHz, spring 2011

Apple's 27-inch iMacs stand out largely because they offer bigger displays than any other all-in-one. The newly updated 21.5-inch iMac has always had a harder time persuading buyers thanks to the glut of 23-inch Windows-based all-in-ones in the same...

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.

Apple's $1,199 iMac doesn't offer the same home entertainment features as Windows-based all-in-ones, but its speed, looks, and the future utility of its Thunderbolt port make it a strong choice for performance-sensitive professionals.

May, 2011

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Expert review by : James Galbraith (pcworld.com)

Apple 21.5-inch Core i5 iMac/2.7GHz (quad-core)

May, 2011

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Apple iMac 21.5-inch (Thunderbolt)

The new 21.5-inch "entry-level" Apple iMac 21.5-inch (Thunderbolt, Early 2011) is the fastest all in one desktop you can buy for $1,200.

Compact chassis. Quad-core power. 3D performance. Good price. 1080p screen. No power brick.

Needs adapters for HDMI, USB 3.0, DVI, eSATA, and other advanced data connections. No Blu-ray. Only a 500GB drive.

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Expert review by : Rich Brown (cnet.com.au)

Apple iMac 21.5 (Early 2011)

The 21.5-inch iMac doesn't offer the same clear advantage over its competition as the 27-inch model. Still, the entry-level iMac offers enough speed, and the unique potential of its Thunderbolt port.

Competitive speed ; Unique potential of Thunderbolt port ; Apple's trademark design leadership

Isn't the best all-in-one for home entertainment ; Performance competitiveness suffers without an option for more video memory

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May, 2011

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Expert review by : Ardjuna Seghers (smarthouse.com.au)

Apple iMac 21.5 inch (2011)

If it ain't broke, don't fix it, seems to be the theme that runs through Apple's design mantra. And so it is for the latest iMac, which now sports new Sandy Bridge innards, Thunderbolt connectivity and HD webcam, together with the trusted design of...

Stylish, sleek design; Excellent build quality; Vibrant IPS screen; Slick, reliable OS; Thunderbolt connectivity

No Blu-ray; Expensive; No height adjustment; No USB 3.0

Jun, 2011

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