iMac is not just a status computer. This is a candy bar, in which everything is adjusted to the smallest detail, starting with an elegant design and ending with the stability and speed of the entire system. For those who want to get a really cool hardware with advanced hardware and thoughtful software, we have prepared a complete review of the updated Apple All-in-One PCs.
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iMac Retina 5K, 27 ″ - big, powerful, with a smart screen
This mega-model is most liked by those who work with video, photo and graphic editors.
A huge 27-inch screen with a resolution of 5120x2880 parax perfectly conveys a billion colors. And you can see the pixels on it, except that you put your nose into the monitor. The filling is also not pumped up - for this model, Apple has prepared the best and most powerful hardware.
Pros:
- A very bright screen with an indicator of 430-500 nits produces a picture of exceptional clarity and saturation - even the small print from it is easy to read.
- Large selection of processors - from the Core i5-2400 for office work to the "multimedia" i5-7500 (7600) and super-productive i7-7700K.
- The amount of RAM in all configuration options is more than worthy - from 8 to 64 GB.
- The best Radeon graphics cards for operation and programming (only versions of Pro 560-580 series) or the latest Intel Iris + Graphics 640 - to choose from.
- Hybrid drive Fusion Drive, combining the speed of SSD and magnetic hardness capacity of 1-2 terabytes.
- Loud and bass built-in speakers.
- High-speed external ports - 4xUSB 3.0, two 3rd generation Thunderbolt and a gigabit Ethernet connector.
- Pre-installed OS - naturally, MacOS Sierra.
- Magic-peripherals included - branded wireless keyboard and mouse (Lightning-USB cable for charging them already in the box).
- Stable stand with a hinged fit monoblock for adjusting the angles of its inclination.
Minuses:
- The exorbitant price - from 80 to 270 thousand rubles.
- Noisy cooler.
- The display does not support touch.
iMac Retina 4K - compact version
This model comes in a more usual size of 21.5 ″, but also has a high resolution of 4096x2304 px and a color rendition of 1 million colors. The choice of processors is limited by the Core i5-i7 lines with a base frequency of 2.4 to 4.2 GHz, and each CPU can be overclocked by turbo-boost.
In general, it is the same multimedia as Retina 5K, only more compact and with more advanced upgrade options.
Pros:
- Luxurious and durable anodized aluminum housing.
- Fast 8GB DDR4 RAM (if desired, it can be expanded up to 16-32 gigs).
- Roomy 1 TB hard drive.
- Ability to choose a configuration with video cards Radeon PRO 555-560 or Iris Plus 640-series.
- Multi-layer anti-reflective coating allows you to work comfortably even with excessively bright light. At the same time, the screen itself is mirror-smooth, so that the depth of color on it is not lost.
- Two USB-C ports (Thunderbolt 3), a card reader and 4 standard USB 3.0 on the back of the all-in-one PC.
- Mouse and keyboard traditionally for Apple products are made wireless.
- The ability to connect one or two external screens.
Minuses:
- The cost depending on the filling varies from 80-170 thousand rubles.
- SSD is only in the older configuration, and even then - exclusively in the form of a 32 GB cache.
- A small margin of volume of the speakers, and with its increase the sound quality drops.
iMac 21.5 ″ (Z0TH000F5) - a stylish candy bar for work
The simplest model in the line is equipped with a Full HD screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 px and does not offer a choice of numerous filling options, as in previous cases.
However, the basic equipment is quite decent here and is able to satisfy the majority of users of candy bars. Inside, the i-Mac already has a 2.3 GHz CPU Core i5-7360U and an Intel GPU Iris Pro Graphics 6200.
Pros:
- Sufficient amount of internal memory for 512-1000 GB.
- 8 or 16 gigs of RAM to choose from (strap generation DDR4).
- The processor can be overclocked to 3.6 GHz.
- An integrated video card is enough for most modern games at medium detail settings.
- Built-in subwoofers with good output power up to 17 watts.
- All the same rich fleet of ports - four USB 3.0, a couple of Thunderbolt and SDXC card reader.
- The pre-installed macOS Sierra axis with Siri helper (here it is called up by a keyboard shortcut) and a single clipboard with the rest of i-gadgets
- Support for all popular Wi-Fi standards, including the most stable and fast 802.11ac.
- Wireless Magic-Mouse with multi-touch surface and classic Apple keyboard included.
Minuses:
- Even the youngest Apple model cannot be called cheap - its price ranges from 70 to 105 thousand rubles.
- There is no possibility of upgrade. The maximum that can be done - to reinstall the bar OP.
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