Apple 27-inch iMac Core i5/2.66GHz specs

Pros

• Amazingly fast Core i7 option
• New SD card slot
• Improved speaker system
• Great image quality from display at any angle
• Impressive speed

Cons

• Apple Remote not included
• Glare and reflections from screen may frustrate some users
• FireWire 400 peripherals require an adapter

At A Glance

With the 2.66GHz Core i5 iMac (not to mention the build-to-order 2.8GHz Core i7 model), Apple has blurs the line between consumer and professional systems. The 2.66GHz Core i5 iMac offers faster performance at most tasks than the 2.66GHz Quad-Core Mac Pro. The Core i5 iMac also has more memory and more storage space than that Mac Pro, while costing $500 less. Unless you absolutely require additional PCI cards, multiple internal hard drives, or a lot of RAM, the Core i5 iMac makes a strong case for the being the go-to system for most Mac professionals.

Manufacturer’s Description

The new iMac 27-inch display with edge-to-edge glass covers nearly the entire front of the enclosure. When all you see is the display, nothing gets between you and what's on-screen. Movies, TV shows, websites, photos - everything looks stunning on the new 16:9 widescreen iMac display.

The Specs

Performance