Apple - 21.5" iMac® - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive - Silver

So I have always had Windows computers and I wanted something different and I also wanted something that was going to be well built and easy to maintain. (no I'm not a "dumb pc user" I have programmed in a Windows environment for a long time. I have purchased Windows computers with the same price tag, but not of this quality. Everything is so easy to use and synced up so well. I have my messages from a few different sources including Facebook so friends and family can reach me (which is like a feature on Linux environments.) Everything from the mouse and keyboard to the screen is just amazing. I was actually blown away by the speakers because I have always had to by speakers for my computers and the speakers have such a good range of sound and I use professional studio monitors by JBL for music production. Of course they're not rattling the windows, but they're great! The e-mail client is easier to use than outlook and it makes you actually WANT to use it. It is similar to Thunderbird on Ubuntu. I rated it 5 stars I don't understand why you would rate it 4 stars because it's not a 4k. It's not like that was a surprise, it also doesn't include a fusion drive, but it's still plenty fast for my needs.

I just wanted to share that I started off with the Macintosh and the Color Mac and the Power books, (and I was one of the ones that bought a Newton :( But when Macintosh started to incorporate Windows into their operating system (does anyone else remember when you could flip a switch on the Mac and it would run the Windows operating system) I decided to switch to Windows and never looked back until now. Recently I upgraded to Windows 10 on my computer and OMG, the system is constently upgrading!!! i could never use my computer when I wanted to, since it was either shut down after having updated or i had to log on and wait 15 minutes while it upgraded all of my files. The final straw was when i needed to print out some fast movie tickets so we could just make a late movie, and we missed the movie because I could not get the computer to bypass the stupid updates. I tried turning off the computer and not leaving it on, but when I turned it on, it would search for updates and then turn my computer off to update while I was using it. I am sure that there is a way to delay the updates, but honestly windows is on its way out, and as it was 30 years ago, I am going with the winning team. I found this computer on Best Buy, and it was $200 off and also had an open box deal for another $100 off. I was unsure of the difference between open box and open box geek squad certified, so I googled it, and the consensus was that it is worth the extra couple of dollars to make sure you are not getting a customer return that is missing the power cord or other accessories. Also, the computer is supposed to be wiped clean and tested. I decided that all that is worth a little bit more money. The nice thing about the iMac is that you really don't need to buy virus software, and i figured the time savings in having a computer to use when I need one, and not having to shell out $75/yr for Virus Protection, so makes up for the higher cost of the iMac over a Windows computer. I did my homework, and the consensus was that whatever iMac you buy will outperform a windows machine, since it is not running the virus protection or updates in the background. 2nd, the quality of the iMac is superior to any windows computer, and every review was the same that they would feel completely comfortable buying a used or referred mac for cost savings and would never do this on a Windows. Although I like Amazon to buy appliances, Best Buy is generally the best place to buy a computer, since you can purchase the 2yrs no accident protection on a desktop for about $99, The one thing that I was worried about was that back when I had first purchased my Macintosh, the accessories like printers, mouses and keyboards were all pro priority. Not the case anymore. All (and I mean all) of my windows accessories work on the mac. This includes my brother printer, scroll mouse, keypad and my hard drive. This was something I was not expecting, so was a nice added benefit. Honestly I could not be happier with my new Mac.

I'm a designer and I was looking to upgrade from my Macbook Pro. My laptop is a bit outdated but it is a workhorse. I usually have about 30 tabs open on my browsers with Illustrator, Photoshop, & Indesign running. I thought that a brand new iMac would handle my usual pretty well but I was wrong. Every time I opened a program I had to wait. I did NOT handle well. This bothered me so much I returned it and upgraded to the 27 in 1TB fusion drive model. The 5k screen is beautiful and it does everything with speed and ease. If you're looking for a workhorse desktop, this is not it. Upgrade and be sure to get a model with a fusion drive. It makes a huge difference.

I bought this iMac to replace an older, outdated iMac from 2008. This has been a huge improvement. It's very fast, has a great display and has had zero problems. We use it for our business, which does web design and online marketing, so our computers have to be reliable and capable. This iMac is both. We run photoshop and illustrator, often at the same time, with online music streaming and multiple browser tabs and other apps open - there is no noticeable lag and everything runs quickly and smoothly. I would definitely recommend paying extra for this model with the quad core processor vs the one that is a step down and a little less expensive. The price difference is worth it.

Decided to finally update my 6 year old MacBook Pro and wanted to have something that was more of a home computer. This iMac is the perfect size for handling everything I need to do and it has plenty of space with the 1TB hard drive. Takes up less space on my desk with the small footprint of the base and the wireless keyboard and mouse that are rechargeable are an added bonus. The only drawback is the USB ports are in the back, which means either having to use a hub or extender cable so I am not doing acrobatics with my hands to plug in a flash drive. Other than that, it's great - glad I went with a desktop to replace the laptop.

I have built computers for years and like Windows PCs but got tired of the constant changes, upgrades and bugs, so I she'll out the money for a Mac. Boy am I glad I did! What a great device. It is worth every penny from the sound to the screen and the ease of use. I will still use a PC in addition to a Mac for now, but after it dies, no more Windows for me, and I have built Windows machines for years. Do not hesitate. It is worth the money and will out last any PC because Apple custom designs its operating system to be top notch ,and its hardware quality is unmatched.

Been a Mac user for several years now. Hands down the best performance using Photoshop. UNTIL NOW. My 2011 21.5" iMac (12GB RAM/1TB 7200RPM HD) runs Photoshop 5 times faster than the new one. CANNOT UPGRADE MEMORY. Memory is soldered in. In order to get 16GB of memory you have to order from Apple and it is a $200 upgrade. SLOOOWWW 5400 RPM HD. To upgrade the HD is like opening an iPad. Adhesive is required to put it all back together. If you don't mind spending $1300 for a device to surf the internet and check you email then you will be pleased with the model. If you are looking for something you can upgrade go buy an older used or refurbished iMac. Very disappointed in Apple. I see no good explanation for using 10+ year old technology like a 5400 RPM HD in a 2015 computer. I hope this is the last model they do this in or I may be going back to a Windows PC. Oh yeah, to be fair. The new 2015 27" iMac (starting at $1800 is upgradable).

I could have gotten a different brand or built my own pc but i needed a machine that runs osx for my parents. For $1200+ it has a mediocre 1080p display with some light bleed and a very slow 5400rpm drive. Its packaged in a pretty design but unless you absolutely need mac os x, i would suggest you look elsewhere. You do not get anywhere near your money's worth with this machine. I'm not an apple hater, and own many apple products that i'm satisfied with.