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. Apple unveiled its latest iMac refresh last week , surprising nobody with a new selection of AMD Radeon HD graphics cards, quad-core Intel Sandy Bridge processors, and solid-state storage options, all designed to do one thing: go faster. These latest iMacs are quite naturally the speediest yet, as you’d expect, but with the right configuration they can be properly quick. Faster internals plus Thunderbolt ports on the outside turn what’s supposed to be a family-friendly and eye-catching machine into an unassuming powerhouse that might just be quick enough for professional users. There’s a more important question, though: is this $1,999 system the right choice for you? Gallery: Apple iMac (spring 2011) Continue reading Apple iMac (spring 2011) review Apple iMac (spring 2011) review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 May 2011 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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