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 editors liked
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: 2015-10-14, Author: Joel , review by: au.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...
Published: 2014-06-25, Author: James , review by: macworld.com.au
Lower price; integrated IPS LED screen; eye-catching design
Non-upgradable RAM; slow, limited-capacity 5400RPM drive; only iMac without four processing cores, $1349
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 mode...
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Published: 2014-06-25, Author: Dan , review by: cnet.com.au
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....
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Published: 2014-06-24, Author: Dan , review by: cnet.com.au
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....
Published: 2014-06-23, Author: James , review by: macworld.com.au
Abstract: We also tested a configured-to-order system with all of the same specifications as the $1349 iMac, except instead of the stock 500GB hard drive, this custom system ships with a 1TB Fusion Drive. Fusion Drive promises the value and capacity of standard har...
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Published: 2014-08-05, Author: Andrew , review by: macworld.co.uk
New low price, Same great design and build
£899 model with HDD feels and performs slowly, True price of comfortable usability is £1099
The new 21.5-inch budget Apple iMac is every bit as good in its quality of design and standard of build as the more expensive quad-core iMac range. To reach the lower price, economies are made primarily in the processor and storage configurations. And whi...
Design and finish, Excellent screen, Great audio output, Good temperature management, Quiet, Low energy consumption
Poor graphics card, Connection ports badly positioned, No great changes, Price of storage options
This new entry-level iMac doesn't disappoint, offering all the strengths of the other models in the range, and despite a less-powerful processor, the performance is decent. However, it also has the same weaknesses, such as the absence of a TV tuner, a poo...
Amazing looks, Reasonable price, Nice operating system and extras
Wimpy processor, Slow hard drive
Apple iMac 21.5in (1.4GHz) verdict Open Gallery In terms of design this is a winner, with every curve and surface oozing a technofetishistic salaciousness. The screen and speakers are magnificent for media, and we love the accessories. Some of t...
Abstract: In June Apple announced a new version of its super slim iMac that is lower specced than the ones already on the market, but similarly offered at a lower price to allow those on a smaller budget a chance to jump on board team Mac. The 21.5-inch has the sa...
