Testseek.com have collected 145 expert reviews of the Apple iMac 27 inch Retina 5K - Late 2014 MF886 and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple iMac 27 inch Retina 5K - Late 2014 MF886.
October 2014
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145 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
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706 Reviews
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The editors liked
Amazing screen
Solid performance
Solid price point
Everything on your screen just looks incredibly sharp and natural
Especially text and elements of the operating system. Content creators will love being able to see more of their work at native resolution
And will benefit from the additional real-estate
Incredible Retina display
Fast Haswell system architecture
Integration with other Apple products via iCloud and Continuity
The new 27-inch Apple iMac adds a stunning 5K display for not much more than last year's high-end model. The design
While not updated
Remains the gold standard for all-in-one desktops
Stunning 5K display
Robust software suite
Solid productivity performance
Elegant design
Brilliant 27-inch 5K display brings Retina to the iMac. High-end performance for video and photo editing. Fusion Drive comes standard.
Astonishing 5
120x2
880 display
Zippy performance
Except for gaming
Nifty Fusion Drive
Superlative software
Fairly priced
Retina 5K display is incredibly bright
Detailed and accurate
Ability to cut 4K video with screen real estate to spare
Priced in line with standalone ultra highres monitors
Incredible display
Outstanding value for money
Fast system architecture throughout
Beautiful design
Spectacular display
Slim
Attractive body
A terabyte of solid-state storage is a remarkable thing
Seriously
The screen is fantastic
Absolutely the best PC display
Desktop or otherwise
You can buy. Very reasonable price tag for a 5K machine. Solid performance. Whisperthin unibody design
That glorious 5K display. Quiet and mostly unobtrusive. Largely wellspecced.
Best-in-class 5K screen offers bright colors
Wide viewing angles
Fast performance
Attractive design
Robust audio
The editors didn't like
Can't use as external monitor
Only RAM is upgradeable
Very little 4K content
For viewing video content at normal distances
There isn't a huge difference between the Retina 5K and the previous iMac. The base model doesn't have the power to accommodate heavy production tasks
So prepare to pay more. Annoying that only the RAM is us
Other computers can't use the iMac as a monitor
Except for the new screen and a different GPU
The components are essentially unchanged from last year's version. The high starting price only gets you a mid-level Core i5 processor
Pricey
Mixed gaming performance
Loses the monitor functionality of other iMacs. Upgrades limited to adding RAM. Lacks height adjustment. Rear-mounted ports aren't convenient
No video input
Unlike other iMacs
Can't be used as a monitor
No front-mounted USB ports
Oh
Forget it
Just look at that screen
Base configuration needs more RAM
Apple RAM upgrades are expensive
But you can upgrade the RAM yourself
Builtin speakers a good
But not spectacular
You'll pay for the power you need
Doesn't work as a secondary display
Wish the stand had adjustable height. Rear ports are difficult to reach
Plugging in peripherals takes some trial and error. Broadwell processors will likely bring faster processing in an update next year
Published: 2014-10-20, Author: Charles , review by: zdnet.com
Abstract: In recent years we've heard plenty about the rise of mobile computing using smartphones, phablets, tablets and hybrid tablet/laptops, with accompanying noises about how the desktop PC is 'dead'. The workhorse desktop may have had its day, but it seems tha...
Abstract: To suggest that this particular iMac is all about the display isn't overstating anything. A quick glance at the spec sheet reveals that the components inside are largely the same as the non-5K model Apple released last year. One key difference is the AMD ...
Such a beautiful jaw-droppingly brilliant screen; Excellent colour and brightness, with so much of each to offer; Monitor goes beyond the 4K UHD resolution, and is technically 5K, meaning video editors can see the full 4K picture when they're editing; Sol
Apple's SD card slot placement is still questionable on the back; Expensive;
If the Mac Pro is out of reach and you just don't have enough to splurge on the amazeballs Darth Vader-esque machine that sits in Apple's top-end, the iMac with Retina is an ideal second place, upgrading the already excellent iMac with a monitor that real...
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Published: 2014-11-10, Author: Luke , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Incredible screen, OS X Yosemite is a great upgrade, Well priced
Yosemite has a habit of dropping frames, Not good enough to be a pro video editing machine, Still no UHD content readily available
Listen. Few people really need this resolution, you want it. And that's ok. You're allowed to. If you're one of those people who has a need over a want, assess that you want to spend the extra $500 to get your hands on it. Think of it this way: you can g...
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Published: 2014-11-05, Author: Christopher , review by: macworld.com.au
Gorgeous display; plenty of ports; solid performance
Fan comes (and stays) on when very heavily tasked, $2999
Apple iMac with Retina 5K displayApple, www.apple.com/au/ProsGorgeous display; plenty of ports; solid performanceConsFan comes (and stays) on when very heavily tasked$2999ReviewsAmong the many new and improved technologies promoted by Apple, one of the mo...
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Published: 2014-11-03, Author: Michael , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Incredible screen, OS X Yosemite is a great upgrade, Well priced
Yosemite has a habit of dropping frames, Not good enough to be a pro video editing machine, Still no UHD content readily available
The iMac Retina 5K is indeed a stellar display with gobs and gobs of resolution. But the best uses for all that resolution involve working with visual content, not viewing it. It's a computer with a display for editors, designers and photographers. If yo...
