Customers value the 27" iMac's performance, large screen size, and ease of use, frequently praising its design and the option to upgrade the RAM. While some users wish for a larger hard drive and inclusion of a CD drive, the overall experience is considered positive, with many appreciating the ample storage.
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Pros mentioned:
Design, Ease of use, Screen size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Computer but Expensive
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Having paid very near three grand it is a big investment for this computer. It is sleek, beautiful, easy to use, and visually stunning with vast capabilities. However, I’ve noticed a couple rare moments when I’m running a large program and things seem to slow down just a bit (possibly due to the factory standard 8GB ram). Otherwise, I highly recommend this desktop Mac.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Processor speed, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love my new iMac
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New iMac 27 inch is awesome. 2 TB Fusion Drive. Very fast processor. Pages load quickly. Very bright/ great color monitor.
Has been amazing for photo editing. The surprise $300 off sale at time of purchase made the new computer even sweeter.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Processor speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Super nice
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I love my imac look Amazin in my desk super fast and big thank you
I would recommend this to a friend
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Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Unbelievable
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Unbelievable After getting used to it it is incredible
I would recommend this to a friend
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Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Apple - 27" iMac® intel Core i5
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This computer has met each and every one of my expectations. I highly recommend the iMac to anyone who is serious about their computing needs.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Processor speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fast
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It is a relief and pleasure to start the computer and be able to run the applications immediately
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for anybody
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This desktop is one of the best all in one cpu you can get out thereby have many uses for it I have a iPad Pro on the go so this is all I need for home use.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best computer ever !
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Our old computer got a virus so decided to spend the extra money and get one less likely to get one. Fastest and easiest computer ever made !
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
We love the size of the monitor!
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Our sons have been telling us for years to get rid of Microsoft & buy all Apple. We are very happy with our decision!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sweet and smooth great iMac
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Using for my business and surf on internet great machine just incredible
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
This Display is Gorgeous
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This iMac 5K is my new primary computer, replacing a 2014 MacBook Pro for web development and basic video editing using Adobe CC. First off, the display is amazing. I never thought of Apple as providing a great value, but the price on this is not bad when you take a look at the cost of other 27" displays of a similar resolution. I'm currently running it with an attached 23" 1080p secondary display (Acer T232HL), and the difference is night and day. The other thing that strikes me about this computer is how speedy everything is. Apps launch instantly, interface has 0 lag. I suppose its the same with any new computer, but it feels really nice in comparison to my well-optioned MacBook Pro.
I also have connected a G-TECHNOLOGY G-RAID 8TB Thunderbolt 1 enclosure connected via Apple's USB-C to Thunderbolt adapter. The connection has been pretty painless, despite how badly I hate dongles.
I was surprised to find that, using Adobe Media Encoder, this computer does not perform above and beyond my MacBook Pro by as big a margin as I expected. When encoding 4K HEVC, I saw an improvement of about 20-30% in encoding times over my 3 year old laptop. I suspect the Core i5 3.8GHz in the iMac is not as high-end as the Core i7 2.5GHz in my laptop. That being said, there are definite advantages when it comes to Premiere. Analyzing shaky footage using Warp Stabilizer seems much improved. And, of course, viewing 4K footage at 100% in the viewer is pretty epic.
Also, I know its a small thing, but I really like the new wireless keyboards. They look and feel great.
Overall I'm really impressed with this computer, and specifically the display. I'd recommend this computer to anyone, from programmers to video pros to consumers.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen size
Cons mentioned:
Mouse
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best computer I've ever owned.
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Thought that the screen would be too large, but I just changed the font size and it's perfect. Now the screen on my Mac Book Pro seems small. I didn't like the Apple mouse that came with it, so I bought the Apple Trackpad and love it. I would recommend this for everyone that's used to using a laptop. Definitely take advantage of the $20 off of OFFICE for Mac at the time that you are purchasing your iMac. No one told me about this option at the store. I saw it online and had to go return and rebuy my computer to take advantage of this offer. If you're deciding between Apple or Microsoft, please please please spend the extra money and buy Apple. You will not regret it. I have had 2 laptops and now a desktop - all Apple, and the 2 laptops are 5 and 7 years old and still work perfectly. I was able to pass them down to my kids. I've owned so many Microsoft PCs and laptops and always ended up having problems with them that made them unusable and had to donate them to goodwill. Horrible products! I WILL NEVER BUY A LAPTOP OR COMPUTER THAT IS NOT A MAC EVER AGAIN! In the end, they last longer, so they end up being cheaper. There's a reason why Apple is more expensive, it's just better.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Processor speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Absolutely worth the investment
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This computer is amazing to say the least. I choose Apple products because I know they will last. I purchased this computer to replace my previous iMac which lasted 9 and a half years before it slowed down. The resolution on this Mac is incredible. I record a lot of activities in 4k and they are fun to watch on this screen. The speed is very impressive and I value the option to upgrade my RAM when necessary although the standard 8gb is plenty fast for now. You can't go wrong with a great computer that is built to last. I'm also very impressed with the included keyboard and mouse although I did upgrade and get the new trackpad
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
YouTube Tech Reviewer - iMac as Powerful as PC
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Having tested 1000's of review PCs, Macs, and laptops I can tell you that this is the best iMac ever made. The fact that it has a Radeon Pro 580 card means you can play AAA titles in 4K Ultra at around 30-40 FPS, 1440 60-90 FPS and 1080 75-150 FPS. This is an incredible GPU that is as powerful as an nVidia 1070 and this Radeon Pro 580 has 8GB of VRAM.
Because the Processor and GPU are so powerful it will fly through editing videos and photos.
The 5k display is the best display you can get. It measure 5mm at the thinnest point and looks great.
The speakers are loud and full and you won't even need external monitors.
Build quality of the unit is flawless and now the I/O has 2 USB C w/ Thunder Bolt 3. This allows for some very interesting future proofing including using external GPUs later. It also has 4 USB 3.0 Ports, full size SD Card Reader, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
I have the unit with the i5, 8GB RAM, 2TB Fusion drive, and 580 GPU. Save yourself the money and upgrade the RAM by yourself if you want more.
I highly recommend this unit to anyone looking for a computer that is as powerful as any PC out there and can easily play AAA games in Windows 10 via bootcamp install.
I hope this has helped you. CoachCWC on YouTube
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Design, Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing
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This revised Mac is totally amazing.
From consolidated and compact design but yet able to pull of great features. I’m bootcamping in to Windows (dual boot — not emulation) and going into Windows 10. I’m playing higher end MMO games like Star Wars the Old republic, and Star Trek online with no issues. My Windows environment is running at 1080 but with high graphic settings. No lags or high CPU fans.
Runs fast and downloads quickly. Would totally recommend as an all in one especially with the graphics card. No Windows 10 device equal to it!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Design, Ease of use, Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A Pleasure to operate, and beautiful too!
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I have had an IMAC since 2008 and I wouldn't have any other system. This system is fast, millions of colors in the display, easy to operate, and nice to look at. Apple Care + throws it over the top with it's quick response and very knowledgeable and patient technical support. It's more expensive than any other computer, but well worth it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Apple 27" iMac - Convert
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I have fought the urge to move to Mac for a very, very long time. I have been a PC person for the better part of 30 years. I am not a fan of proprietary hardware/software, so PC it was. For ease of use, and to lower my need to provide support to the users in my family, I figured I'd try it. We have had Apple iPods, iPads, iPhones for years now. It is refreshing how awesome everything works together. Needless to say, I am a convert, and I'm so happy with the purchase. The price was very fair, and I had done a lot of research prior to my purchase. This fits my family's needs to interface with music equipment using GarageBand, iMovie as my son likes to make movies, and even photo/video storage. Thank you, Best Buy and for your knowledgable employees. Great service! By the way, my PC friends call me a traitor. I still have my PC, but it's ALL MINE now! I'll always be a PC person with my PC Gaming.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Processor speed, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Computer
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Great Apple Computer Very Fast Great picture Very Fast to use
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Design, Processor speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Apple Imac Continues to Impress
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We replaced a late 2011 Imac 27" all in one with the new 2017 version. Very nice design and features. Expensive but what isn't? Our older model worked for almost 7 years without a hiccup. Hope this new works as well.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Processor speed, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
SENSATIONAL DESKTOP COMPUTER.
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This is another example of Apple reliability. Setup is quick and straightforward. A chimp could use this wonderful machine. Small footprint, crisp picture, great speed and storage, extremely user friendly