Apple iMac (27-inch, unibody, 2009) review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Julian Prokaza

Reviewed on: 27 October 2009

Tags: Apple, Apple iMac (27-inch, unibody, 2009), aluminium, wiki, unibody

We like:

Better specs at a similar price point to its predecessor; big, beautiful, bright display; all-aluminium case

We don't like:

Included Magic Mouse is an acquired taste; with a widescreen, high-definition display, the iMac would benefit from a Blu-ray drive

CNET UK judgement:

With a 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU, the 27-inch Apple iMac that we reviewed doesn't offer a dramatic increase in speed compared to previous models, but the LED-backlit display and specification tweaks are still very welcome. Unless your current iMac is on its last legs though, we'd be inclined to wait and see what the upcoming quad-core version of the 27-inch iMac offers

Full review:

It's said that a thing of beauty is a joy forever, but current Apple iMac owners have only had a couple of years to enjoy their desktop PC before being presented with a new object of desire. The latest iMacs are more evolutionary than revolutionary, but still offer a leap forward. The 21.5-inch iMac starts at around £950, while the 27-inch model, upon which this review is based, begins at about £1,350. Continue Reading...