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2019-06-13T15:40:35

Rated 4 out of 5

Good but not great

Good desktop...overall perfect for normal use. If you could, spend a little more to get the solid state or fusion drive.

SUE N.

2019-04-12T08:41:59

Rated 5 out of 5

Great quality, impressive features, and perfect for what I use it for.

I would definitely recommend this product to others. I liked that it linked up my iPad and iPhone right away without really prompting it. All the information transferred to my Mac including contacts, usernames and passwords for all my cites. I also love the size of the monitor and the quality of the pictures. The only thing I disliked is that in Apps it didn’t have an app for Facebook and some of my other applications that I use.

Jessica H.

2012-12-16T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

great product

Never used a mac previously, 30 years on PCs. Very pleased and impressed with all features. Took some getting used to, but after a few days I really like using the Mac much better. Its very user friendly and I love its compatability with my iphone.

Hatldy

2012-12-16T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

First iMac

Still getting used to the differences on the iMac keyboard versus a PC's. Every day I learn something new. Amazed at just how fast it is compared to my old Dell.

Mace

2012-12-13T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

beautiful screen

great product for you money.

SEAN C.

2012-12-02T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Imac is the best computer

Imac is the best personal computer i've ever used. I am from Russia and i recommend this product.

Konstantin

2012-08-19T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

ARRIVED REALLY FAST

Arrived really fast. Salesman !32 Lewisa was really helpful. Price was good and i would order from Arorama again. Henry

Henry

2012-07-15T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Finally got a Mac!

Loving the new iMac.

Chris L.

2012-04-24T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Photoshop Editing machine that delivers!

We purchased this for my wife's photography business as an editing workstation. We were worried about this not having enough power to handle her heavy usage compared to a mac pro tower. This imac does not dissapoint. I upgraded to an SSD drive and added 16GB of ram to included 4GB and the machine runs quite a bit faster. Out of the box though, we were tentative about performing the upgrades just because we didn't know if we needed them. The machine was so speedy to boot, load programs and do all of her editing tasks that we may not have even upgraded it if we hadn't already ordered the parts. That being said, I am glad we did perform the upgrades, the machine is even more capable of working for her now. The overall product has the excellent user experience of a mac, you start it up and just works, no issues, everything runs fast and without a hickup. The display is absolutely massive, and the workspace provided by the amount of resolution is perfect for her. Honestly, there is so much room on the screen that you can loose the mouse from time to time. With this, you are basically buying a really nice mac workstation, and they throw in the best consumer monitor money can buy for free. I know that a mac pro can be upgraded with more storage and processors, but for most moderate duty photographers who aren't doing video, this is pretty much the sweet spot.

PATRICK A.

2011-12-11T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very nice as I expected

I understand that Apple wants to save $, but not to provide OS installation discs is not cool at all. From my experience, all computers will crash sometime for various reasons, and the best and cleanest way to take care of it is to re-formate and reinstall the OS and apps.

cedarland

2011-10-23T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good product, not perfect

if you need a great, fast computer, this is not the ONLY ONE. You can also have a PC for a cheaper price. If you really need a great IPS Panel (great display), big, bright, good colors for photo and video editing you might wanna buy an apple. It may be cheaper overall than buying a good pc and a great display same size like this one (27") with the same quality. The display is not perfect (light stronger on the bottom or edges but the colors are great. Also all in one using for beginning one wire - the power cord.

MX

2011-08-11T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great All-In-One Machine

The iMac is a great entry-level machine for both photo editing and regular computer use. It handles RAW files in Aperture and Photoshop with ease, and the screen looks great. Calibration is a must with any monitor, but the iMac screen looks pretty nice out of the box.

Chief J.

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Apple iMac Specifications

  • Display

    21.5" (diagonal) Retina 4K display
    4096-by-2304 resolution with support for one billion colors
    500 nits brightness
    Wide color (P3)

  • Processor

    3.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i3
    Configurable to 3.2GHz 6-core Intel Core i7 (Turbo Boost up to 4.6GHz)

  • Memory

    8GB of 2400MHz DDR4 memory
    Configurable to 16GB or 32GB

  • Storage Drive

    1TB (5400-rpm) hard drive
    Configurable to 1TB Fusion Drive or 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB SSD

  • Graphics

    Radeon Pro 555X with 2GB of GDDR5 memory

  • Video Support and Camera

    FaceTime HD camera:
    Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors (21.5-inch) or 1 billion colors (21.5-inch 4K) and:
    One 5120-by-2880 (5K) external display at 60Hz with support for 1 billion colors, or
    Two 3840-by-2160 (4K UHD) external displays at 60Hz with support for 1 billion colors, or
    Two 4096-by-2304 (4K) external displays at 60Hz with support for millions of colors

  • Video Support and Camera (Cont.)

    Thunderbolt 3 digital video output:
    Native DisplayPort output over USB-C
    Thunderbolt 2, HDMI, DVI and VGA output supported using adapters (sold separately)

  • Audio

    Stereo speakers
    Microphone
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    Support for Apple iPhone headset with microphone

  • Connections and Expansion

    3.5 mm headphone jack
    SDXC card slot
    Four USB 3 ports (compatible with USB 2)
    10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
    Kensington lock slot
    Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports with support for:
    DisplayPort
    Thunderbolt (up to 40Gb/s)
    USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s)
    Thunderbolt 2, HDMI, DVI and VGA supported using adapters (sold separately)

  • Input

    Magic Keyboard
    Magic Mouse 2

  • Wireless

    Wi-Fi
    802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking
    IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
    Bluetooth
    Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology

  • Operating System

    macOS

  • Accessibility

    VoiceOver
    Zoom
    Increase Contrast
    Reduce Motion
    Siri and Dictation
    Switch Control
    Closed Captions
    Text to Speech

  • Line voltage

    100-240V AC

  • Frequency

    50Hz to 60Hz, single phase

  • Operating temperature

    50 to 95 deg. F (10 to 35 deg. C)

  • Relative humidity

    5% to 95% noncondensing

  • Operating altitude

    Tested up to 10,000 feet

  • Dimensions (HxWxD)

    17.7 x 20.8 x 6.9" (44.96 x 52.83 x 17.53cm)

  • Weight

    12.3 lbs (5.58kg)

About Apple 21.5" iMac with Retina 4K Display, Intel Quad-Core i3 3.6GHz, 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD, Radeon Pro 555X 2GB GDDR5, Early 2019, Catalina OS

FEATURED REVIEWS

Photoshop Editing machine that delivers!

By PATRICK A.

We purchased this for my wife's photography business as an editing workstation. We were worried about this not having enough power to handle her heavy usage compared to a mac pro tower. This imac does not dissapoint. I upgraded to an SSD drive and added 16GB of ram to included 4GB and the machine runs quite a bit faster. Out of the box though, we were tentative about performing the upgrades just because we didn't know if we needed them. The machine was so speedy to boot, load programs and do ...

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Good product, not perfect

By MX

if you need a great, fast computer, this is not the ONLY ONE. You can also have a PC for a cheaper price. If you really need a great IPS Panel (great display), big, bright, good colors for photo and video editing you might wanna buy an apple. It may be cheaper overall than buying a good pc and a great display same size like this one (27") with the same quality. The display is not perfect (light stronger on the bottom or edges but the colors are great. Also all in one using for beginning one ...

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Apple iMac (21.5” Retina 4K Display & 27” Retina 5K Display)

Raw power and extraordinary graphics combine in Apple’s latest iMac Retina desktop displays. Available in two sizes, each display boasts a robust processor, greater graphics performance, and plenty of storagenot to mention a clean and sleek design. The 21.5-inch display supports 4K or ultra-high-definition resolution and comes with either an 8th-generation quad-core or 6-core processor and up to 3TB Fusion Drive, 2TB SSD, and 64GB of RAM. The 27-inch monitor boasts a stunning 5120-by-2880 resolution and lets you choose between a 9th-generation six-core or 8-core processor and up to 3TB Fusion Drive, 2TB SSD, and 64GB of RAM. Both the 21.5” and 27” displays feature the new Radeon Pro 500X series graphics that make images leap out of the screen in full color and real-time rendering. Storage is blazing-fast, so whether you’re launching apps or importing photos, it’s faster and more efficient than ever. It also runs on the latest macOS Mojave, which flawlessly powers a suite of creativity and productivity tools. With its all-in-one configuration, the new iMac series has everything a professional designer, gamer, or business owner could need in a desktop.

The vision behind iMac has never wavered: Transform the desktop experience by fitting powerful, easy-to-use technology into an elegant, all-in-one design. The new iMac takes that idea to the next level - giving you even more amazing tools to do just about anything. iMac is packed with the latest processors, faster memory and phenomenal graphics. All coming to life on the brightest, most vibrant Retina display ever on a Mac. It's the total package - powered up.

So bright and colorful, you can't look away
Available in stunning 4K, the Retina display shines beautifully on iMac. With one billion colors and 500 nits of brightness, graphics leap off the screen. Text is razor-sharp. Binge-worthy shows and blockbuster movies have never looked more amazing. Graphics and games dazzle in exquisite detail. It's simply the best Mac Retina display yet.

Amazingly true-to-life color
The world is full of spectacular colors and iMac brings more of them to your screen. The Retina display uses P3 color that shifts away from standard white LEDs to advanced red-green phosphor LEDs. That means all three colors - red, green and blue - are more equally represented and show off real-world color with more balance and precision, bringing all your photos and content to life more vividly.

Speed. From blazing to breakneck
Faster than ever, iMac is now equipped with eighth-generation Intel Core processors and the latest in high-performance graphics. Storage zips along too, with the snappy and spacious Fusion Drive available in both models. Or you can configure iMac with up to a 2TB SSD. So no matter what you're into, you can do anything you love on iMac. All at maximum velocity.

4 Cores. Process that
With ultrapowerful quad-core processor, iMac is a total tour de force. The 21.5-inch model reaches 3.6GHz. Which means you get more muscle when you're using processor-intensive applications like Logic Pro X or Adobe Photoshop. Everything feels flat-out fast.

Graphics that render you speechless
iMac features robust new Radeon Pro 500X series graphics that make everything you see even more extraordinary. The 21.5-inch iMac with Retina 4K display ignites with 2GB. Deliver visual effects and 3D graphics that exhibit raw power in its most polished form.

Storage that's lightning fast. And whip smart
Storage is about space. But it's also about speed. A Fusion Drive gives you the best of both worlds. The apps and files you use the most are automatically stored on fast flash storage, while everything else moves to a high-capacity hard drive. From booting up to launching apps to importing photos, it's faster and more efficient to do it all with Fusion Drive. It comes standard on the 21.5-inch model.

Iconic design. Advanced engineering

Talk about modern art
iMac has always been the ultimate in form and function: An elegant, quiet, all-in-one computer that puts everything - display, processor, graphics, storage, memory and more - inside one simple, stylish enclosure. And thanks to its superslim profile, it fits in anywhere yet stands out everywhere.

Packed with ports. And possibilities
Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports come standard on all iMac models, each delivering up to 40Gb/s data transfer for external drives and cameras and ample bandwidth for video and display connectivity. Four USB 3 ports give you plenty of options for connecting peripherals, including your printer, iPhone, thumb drive and more. And with ultrafast three-stream Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology, you're instantly connected to all your favorite content.

Turn your workspace into a showcase
Thunderbolt 3 lets you add one 5K display to the amazing one already on your iMac. Or you can connect two 4K displays and put over 32 million pixels into play.

Magic Keyboard
Magic Keyboard comes standard with your iMac. It's wireless and rechargeable (so you won't be replacing batteries), with an ultracompact, edge-to-edge design that wastes no surface space. It has a stable scissor mechanism, optimized key travel and a low profile that provide control and comfort. And it pairs immediately with your iMac right out of the box.

Magic Mouse 2
Magic Mouse 2 comes standard with your iMac. The design of Magic Mouse 2 lets it glide smoothly across your desk. And since it supports Multi-Touch, you can use simple gestures on its surface to do things such as swipe between web pages and scroll through documents.

What's in the box:

  • Apple 21.5" iMac with Retina 4K Display
  • Magic Keyboard
  • Magic Mouse 2 (Silver)
  • Power Cable
  • Lightning to USB Cable
  • Original Box