Apple iMac 27-inch PC Desktops Review

On the outside, the iMac 27-inch (Thunderbolt) looks just like its aluminum and glass predecessors. It has the same huge 27-inch 2,560-by-1,440 resolution display, which is formatted with a 16:9 aspect ratio and is higher resolution than the 1,920 by 1,080 required for true 1080p HD. The display is so bright that Apple added a new ambient light sensor to auto-dim the screen, so users in brightly lit studios can keep their eyes from straining when a cloud obscures the sun or if someone draws the drapes over the window. The glass panel protecting the LED-backlit LCD display is glossy, one of the few nits against the iMac 27-inch (Thunderbolt). I'd like to see a matte finish option for graphics professionals who want it. Speaking of graphics professionals, Apple color calibrates each display before shipping it to the final user. Color calibration won't necessarily be a big consideration for the average consumer, but it's a boon to the graphics artist who makes her living with the iMac.

Price Range : $1,699

Processor
Processor Class Intel Core i5
Processor Speed 2.66 GHz
Cache Size 8000 KB
Bus Speed 1066 MHz
Number of installed processors 1
Graphics
Installed Video Memory per Card 512 MB
Video chipset ATI Radeon HD 4850
Memory
Memory technology DDR3
Maximum system memory 16000 MB
Storage
Total Hard-drive capacity 1000 GB
Hard Drive Speed 7200 RPM
Optical Drives
Optical Drive Speed 8
Optical Drive Type SuperDrive
Expansion Slots
Slots SD Card
Networking
Included network card

Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps)
Wireless Ethernet - 540 Mbps IEEE802.11n

Interface Connection
Interface connection

Audio - Digital Optical
Bluetooth
Firewire 800 port
Mini DisplayPort
USB - Universal Serial Bus (rear) (x4)

Display
Included monitor Yes
Display type LCD Display w/ Glossy Screen
Display size 27 inches
Maximum resolution 2560 x 1440
Case
Chassis style All-in-one
Software
Operating system Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard)
Included Software iLife
Other Features
Included devices

Keyboard
Microphone
Mouse
Speakers
iSight camera

Energy Star compliant Yes
Dimensions
Height 20.4 inches
Width 25.6 inches
Depth 8.15 inches
Weight 30.5 pounds