Testseek.com have collected 59 expert reviews of the Apple iMac 21.5 inch - Mid 2014 MF883 and the average rating is 73%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple iMac 21.5 inch - Mid 2014 MF883.
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The iMac is still an attractive
Capable all-in-one computer
It will perform just fine for most tasks
Unless you're editing video or doing heavy 3D work
Still includes all the good stuff from the more expensive iMacs
Including Thunderbolt
USB 3.0
An
Lower price
Integrated IPS LED screen
Eyecatching design
Svelte
Space-saving aluminum design
Handsome IPS display
Terrific software bundle
Attractiv
Slim desig
Vivid 1080p displa
Included iWork and iLife suite
Comfortable keyboard and mouse
The new entry level 21.5-inch Apple iMac is now only $100 more than the (already discounted) 13-inch Macbook Air. The display
Design
And build quality remain top-notch
And it includes high-end features such as Thunderbolt
802.11ac Wi-Fi
And Apple's e
Least expensive iMac
Same display and chassis as higher-end Mac desktop models
Two Thunderbolt ports and four USB 3.0 ports
Thin construction and design
A cheaper iMac. 8GB RAM retained.
The editors didn't like
Spinning hard drives. Spring for the Fusion Drive upgrade
Haswell's fine
But Broadwell is right around the corner
Nonupgradable RAM
Slow
Limitedcapacity 5400RPM drive
Only iMac without four processing cores
Severe cost-cutting to come in just $200 below older model
Relatively weak graphic
Inconvenient port placement
This lower-cost model has a small hard drive and laptop-like CPU and graphics performance compared to the more-expensive iMac configurations. It lacks even basic user upgradability
Configuration options limited to storage
System effectively sealed
RAM is not upgradeable
Target display mode only supports Thunderbolt
Much slower than the next model up. Pretty poor value for money
Published: 2015-10-13, Author: Joel , review by: pcmag.com
Least expensive iMac, Same display and chassis as higher-end Mac desktop models, Two Thunderbolt ports and four USB 3.0 ports, Thin construction and design,
Configuration options limited to storage, System effectively sealed, RAM is not upgradeable, Target display mode only supports Thunderbolt
Apple's entry-level 21.5-inch Mac is a solid, basic OS X-equipped all-in-one. It's priced like a midrange desktop, however, and the competition is tough at that level...
Much slower than the next model up. Pretty poor value for money
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Published: 2014-07-05, Author: Andrew , review by: arstechnica.com
The iMac is still an attractive, capable all-in-one computer, It will perform just fine for most tasks, unless you're editing video or doing heavy 3D work, Still includes all the good stuff from the more expensive iMacs, including Thunderbolt, USB 3.0, an
Spinning hard drives. Spring for the Fusion Drive upgrade, Haswell's fine, but Broadwell is right around the corner
Published: 2014-07-01, Author: Simon , review by: techworld.com
The 21.5-inch iMac is a beautiful all-in-one desktop Mac, starting at a reasonable £899. For that price you get a Mac that is fine for everyday tasks but a little slow for more labour-intensive jobs like editing photos and videos, but it's still capable o...
Severe cost-cutting to come in just $200 below older model
Apple's most affordable iMac yet offers an immaculate user experience, but feels a little underpowered for $1,099. It faces stiff competition from Windows all-in-ones and especially the $1,299 iMac. Read More…...
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Published: 2014-06-27, Author: Michael , review by: tomsguide.com
Attractiv, slim desig, Vivid 1080p displa, Included iWork and iLife suite, Comfortable keyboard and mouse
Relatively weak graphic, Inconvenient port placement
The 2014 iMac 21.5-inch makes Apple's sexy all-in-one more affordable than ever while still providing solid overall performance. Slim, elegant and now cheaper than ever: The latest version of Apple's 21.5-inch iMac is aimed at the entry-level ...
Published: 2014-06-24, Author: James , review by: macworld.com
Lower price, integrated IPS LED screen, eyecatching design
Nonupgradable RAM, slow, limitedcapacity 5400RPM drive, only iMac without four processing cores
The price of buying an iMac just went down. The big question: Is a 15 percent lower price worth 50 percent lower performance? For people who buy Macs for their ease of use, stylish design, and seamless integration with iOS devices, this less expensive mo...
Published: 2014-06-24, Author: Dan , review by: cnet.com
The new entry level 21.5-inch Apple iMac is now only $100 more than the (already discounted) 13-inch Macbook Air. The display, design, and build quality remain top-notch, and it includes high-end features such as Thunderbolt, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, and Apple's e
This lower-cost model has a small hard drive and laptop-like CPU and graphics performance compared to the more-expensive iMac configurations. It lacks even basic user upgradability
While it includes some performance and graphics concessions on the lowest priced model, the 21.5-inch iMac brings Apple's iconic design and top-notch bundled accessories and software to a wider audience....
Abstract: Why would you want a desktop with the power of a laptop? And not even a very powerful laptop? The Air's specs are worse than the MacBook Pro's because the Air emphasizes mobility. Why spend a thousand bucks on an immobile iMac when the Air is the same pri...
Even without the Thunderbolt interface, the new processors alone make it a great upgrade over the previous version.The wireless keyboard and mouse remove the remaining clutter and you now have just one required cable (for power). The higher end 27"inch mo...
