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27-inch iMac/3.06GHz

Macworld Rating

4.0 out of 5 Mice, Nov 5, 2009

Pros

  • Impressive image quality from display and any angle
  • New SD card slot
  • Improved speaker system
  • Mini DisplayPort has video-in support

Cons

  • Apple Remote not included
  • No significant performance increase over previous top-of-the-line model
  • Glare and reflections from screen may frustrate some users
  • FireWire 400 peripherals require an adapter

1699

Macworld's 27-inch iMac/3.06GHz Coverage

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