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Apple iMac 27-Inch (Late 2011)

Apple iMac 27-Inch (Late 2011)
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alaScore 90

133 reviews

May, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 133 reviews of Apple iMac 27-Inch (Late 2011). The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Desktops for all reviews.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Desktops the Apple iMac 27-Inch (Late 2011) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Apple iMac 27-Inch (Late 2011)

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of Apple iMac 27-Inch (Late 2011) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Desktops on Amazon.co.uk.

67% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Ian Osborne (t3.com)

Apple iMac 27-inch 2011 review

 

One key selling-point about the iMac was that it offered enough power to be a premium home computer but wasn't so overpriced that it encroached on the territory of the Mac Pro, has this divide now gone?

This top-of-the-range 27-inch iMac with a 3.4GHz Core i7 processor is an amazing machine, but far from cheap at over £1800. Those with high-end needs might well consider it worth the money, but with the sub-£1000 entry-level model in the 2011 refresh...

Sep, 2011
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Expert review by : Andrew Harrison (techadvisor.co.uk)

Apple iMac 27in (Mid-2011) review

 

Running changes to the Apple iMac bring it right up to date in its components, putting it a step ahead of the mainstream Windows competition in more respects than the usual Mac touchstones of comfort, security, style and ease of use.

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...

May, 2011
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Expert review by : Cliff Joseph (v3.co.uk)

Apple iMac 27in (2011 edition) review

 

The iPad and iPhone may have been making all the headlines in recent months, but Apple's Mac computers are also going strong and have racked up almost a 30 per cent increase in sales in the past year.

Strong performance, innovative Thunderbolt I/O, HD webcam, high-quality 27in IPS screen

Expensive, no internal expansion slots

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.

May, 2011
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Expert review by : Campbell Simpson (goodgearguide.com.au)

Apple iMac (mid 2011, 27in)

 

The Apple iMac has received some power and performance upgrades since its last model in mid-2010. It's now got a second generation Intel Core i5 quad-...

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...

Nov, 2011
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Apple iMac (spring 2011) review

 

The heaviest of heavyweights in the all-in-one field has seen another update, another batch of new internals to liven up the aging (but still classy) chassis....

May, 2011
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Expert review by : Rich Brown (cnet.com)

Apple iMac (spring 2011) review: Apple iMac (spring 2011)

 

Apple iMac (spring 2011)

As the most-affordable iMac, the ; 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.

Oct, 2012
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Expert review by : Rich Brown (cnet.com)

Apple iMac (spring 2011) review

 

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 : Nilay Patel (theverge.com)

Apple iMac review (mid 2011)

 

Hard to believe it's only been 10 months since the last iMac update, but Apple's venerable desktop needed a quick bump to stay current with Intel's Sandy Bridge processors and the Thunderbolt...

Excellent display ; Solid performance ; Competitive pricing

No Blu-ray drive ; Ultra-glossy display ; Thunderbolt not yet useful

The iMac remains the single best all-in-one computer available

May, 2011
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Expert review by : Anand Lal Shimpi (anandtech.com)

The 27-inch Apple iMac Review (2011)

 

A couple of weeks ago, a big box showed up at my doorstep. Inside? The new 2011 high-end 27-inch iMac. More or less it's the 2011 MacBook Pro mated to a 27-inch LED backlit Cinema Display. It's basically my personal setup but in an all-in-one desktop.

The new 27-inch iMac repeats all of the things I liked about the new MacBook Pro. It's stylish and as always Apple was pretty smart about most of its component choices. Thanks to Intel's quad-core Sandy Bridge CPUs, the system is very fast. In fact, as...

May, 2011
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Expert review by : Campbell Simpson (pcworld.idg.com.au)

Apple iMac (mid 2011, 27in)

 

Apple iMac 2011 review: Apple's new iMac is also its best, with plenty of power

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

May, 2011
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