Testseek.com have collected 145 expert reviews of the Apple iMac 27 inch Retina 5K - Late 2014 MF886 and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple iMac 27 inch Retina 5K - Late 2014 MF886.
October 2014
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145 Reviews
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704 Reviews
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The editors liked
Everything on your screen just looks incredibly sharp and natural
Especially text and elements of the operating system. Content creators will love being able to see more of their work at native resolution
And will benefit from the additional real-estate
The editors didn't like
For viewing video content at normal distances
There isn't a huge difference between the Retina 5K and the previous iMac. The base model doesn't have the power to accommodate heavy production tasks
So prepare to pay more. Annoying that only the RAM is us
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Published: 2014-10-20, Author: Charles , review by: zdnet.com
Abstract: In recent years we've heard plenty about the rise of mobile computing using smartphones, phablets, tablets and hybrid tablet/laptops, with accompanying noises about how the desktop PC is 'dead'. The workhorse desktop may have had its day, but it seems tha...
Published: 2014-10-20, Author: Brian , review by: pcmag.com
Brilliant 27-inch 5K display brings Retina to the iMac. High-end performance for video and photo editing. Fusion Drive comes standard.
Loses the monitor functionality of other iMacs. Upgrades limited to adding RAM. Lacks height adjustment. Rear-mounted ports aren't convenient
Apple's beautifully designed 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K Display will surely dazzle anyone who works in 4K video or high-resolution photography. The unmatched display paired with solid high-end performance at a surprisingly affordable price makes it our ...
Such a beautiful jaw-droppingly brilliant screen; Excellent colour and brightness, with so much of each to offer; Monitor goes beyond the 4K UHD resolution, and is technically 5K, meaning video editors can see the full 4K picture when they're editing; Sol
Apple's SD card slot placement is still questionable on the back; Expensive;
If the Mac Pro is out of reach and you just don't have enough to splurge on the amazeballs Darth Vader-esque machine that sits in Apple's top-end, the iMac with Retina is an ideal second place, upgrading the already excellent iMac with a monitor that real...
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Abstract: Apple's success in the mobile space is well documented, but the company has been kicking goals in the ailing PC market as well. Despite the contraction of the PC industry, Mac sales have gained global market share for 32 of the last 33 quarters.Mac sales ...
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Published: 2014-11-10, Author: Luke , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Incredible screen, OS X Yosemite is a great upgrade, Well priced
Yosemite has a habit of dropping frames, Not good enough to be a pro video editing machine, Still no UHD content readily available
Listen. Few people really need this resolution, you want it. And that's ok. You're allowed to. If you're one of those people who has a need over a want, assess that you want to spend the extra $500 to get your hands on it. Think of it this way: you can g...
Published: 2014-11-05, Author: Christopher , review by: macworld.com.au
Gorgeous display; plenty of ports; solid performance
Fan comes (and stays) on when very heavily tasked, $2999
Apple iMac with Retina 5K displayApple, www.apple.com/au/ProsGorgeous display; plenty of ports; solid performanceConsFan comes (and stays) on when very heavily tasked$2999ReviewsAmong the many new and improved technologies promoted by Apple, one of the mo...
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Published: 2014-11-03, Author: Michael , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Incredible screen, OS X Yosemite is a great upgrade, Well priced
Yosemite has a habit of dropping frames, Not good enough to be a pro video editing machine, Still no UHD content readily available
The iMac Retina 5K is indeed a stellar display with gobs and gobs of resolution. But the best uses for all that resolution involve working with visual content, not viewing it. It's a computer with a display for editors, designers and photographers. If yo...
