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1. #BEST PRICE IMAC 21.5 1080P#
2. #BEST PRICE IMAC 21.5 UPGRADE#
3. #BEST PRICE IMAC 21.5 FULL#
4. #BEST PRICE IMAC 21.5 WINDOWS#

#BEST PRICE IMAC 21.5 UPGRADE#

In our tests, this upgrade resulted in essentially identical performance, but those tests aren't especially indicative of drive access speed. We also tested a version of the base model with a 1TB Fusion Drive, which is what Apple calls a hybrid hard drive with a 128GB SSD.

For everyday tasks, from social media to email to office work, or for watching HD video, it should be more than enough.

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In that sense, we saw decent application performance from the base iMac, faster than both the current MacBook Air and similarly sized Windows all-in-one systems, such as the Lenovo Flex 20. The best way to think of this new model is as a 13-inch MacBook Air, but with a 8GB RAM upgrade, and hopefully some more thermal headroom for the CPU to operate at higher clock speeds more frequently.

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The previous low-end iMac, the now-middle configuration, differs in that it has a faster quad-core Core i5, Intel's better Iris Pro graphics, and a full 1TB hard drive.

In this case, you get a dual-core Intel Core i5, very similar to what you'd find in a current MacBook Air, along with 8GB of RAM, a 500GB non-SSD hard drive, and Intel's very basic HD 5000 graphics. Sarah Tew/CNETWhile this new, less-expensive 21.5-inch iMac looks the same as models that start at high as $1,499 (£1,199 or AU$1,849), and that can be configured up to almost twice that, it has a slower processor, lower-level graphics card, and less internal storage than other current-gen iMacs. As with most Apple computers, this is essentially a sealed system, with no user-accessible components - unlike the 27-inch iMac, which at least has an access port for the RAM slots. If you're not connecting any external USB, Thunderbolt, or Mini-DisplayPort devices, and using Wi-Fi instead of a wired Ethernet connection, this is essentially a one-cable setup, with a single white power cord in the lower middle of the back panel. This is an all-in-one desktop in a much more traditional mold, and Apple has made no move towards evolving into touchscreens for any of its OS X products, and the operating system itself, unlike Windows 8, isn't designed for that. The trend in Windows all-in-one systems to at least add a touchscreen, if not a battery and folding kickstand to provide some away from the outlet portability, even if it's just for carrying the screen from room to room. Sarah Tew/CNETThat comparison, while not one-to-one, highlights a few other things you'll be missing out on if you choose the iMac as your primary PC. If you're seeking something similarly thin in a Windows all-in-one, you might look to the 18-inch Dell XPS 18, which also has the advantage of being a battery-powered tabletop tablet when removed from its stand. For a more detailed breakdown of the iMac's design and construction, read our review of the late-2013 27-inch model here. The rear panel bows out in the center, so it's not as paper-thin as one might think at first glance, but this $1,099 (£899 or AU$1,349) version is still the same design and materials as iMacs that cost much more. The current iMac design, first unveiled by Apple in October 2012, still looks more cutting edge than any other all-in-one, with its slim edges and gentle curves. $749 (same model unavailable outside the US)

If not, the extra money for the next model up would pay off as a long-term investment.Īpple iMac (21.5-inch Fusion drive, 2014) If that level of performance works for you, great.

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If you're looking for a mid-size all-in-one, and want or need access to OS X and the operating system tools, functionality, and organization it promises, this new, lower price may be worth the performance trade-offs, especially as you get the same slim-edge design, rugged build quality, bright, colorful 1080p display, and Apple's excellent wireless keyboard and mouse (or trackpad), as those buying more expensive configurations.įor surfing, video streaming, and basic school or office work, it feels like a slightly faster version of the 13-inch MacBook Air. That's a $250 upgrade (£200 or AU$300) worth considering, but we'd be tempted to just get the middle model instead with its quad-core processor, better graphics, and stock 1TB HDD. We also tested an upgraded configuration with a fusion drive from Apple - essentially a hybrid hard drive that combines 1TB of spinning platter storage with a 128GB SSD.