Apple iMac 21.5-inch (Mid 2010)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 514 reviews of Apple iMac 21.5-inch (Mid 2010). The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Desktops for all reviews. People really like the reliability and design. The price and usability are also mentioned favorably, but views are divided on the size.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Desktops the Apple iMac 21.5-inch (Mid 2010) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 user reviews of Apple iMac 21.5-inch (Mid 2010) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Desktops on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the usability, but many are less positive about the reliability and size.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Amazon.com review summary for Apple iMac 21.5-inch (Mid 2010)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 165 user reviews of Apple iMac 21.5-inch (Mid 2010) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Desktops on Amazon.com.

90% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Expert review by : Hugo Jobling (trustedreviews.com)

Apple iMac 21.5in (2010)

Another year, another relatively minor update. Is the iMac still the best all-in one money can buy?

Good range of connectivity options ; Superior operating system ; Elegant design

Downward-facing speakers ; Ergonomics could be better ; Hard to access inputs

The iMac isn’t a cheap system, but you certainly get what you pay for. The updates the latest refresh has added aren’t groundbreaking and the continued lack of Blu-ray is something of an annoyance but we can forgive the latter and on most other fronts...

Sep, 2010

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Expert review by : Andrew Harrison (techadvisor.co.uk)

Apple iMac 21.5in (Mid 2010) review

In this year's refresh, the quintessential all-in-one PC is once again available in two models. Last month we reviewed the larger iMac with 27in display, and in its configured-to-order guise had performance to see off most of the Windows-only...

For close-up daily work, we found the size and resolution of this 21.5in full-HD screen to be a comfortable fit. Designers and those looking for large-screen entertainment are better served by the 27in iMac. Formidable attention to detail in design and...

Oct, 2010

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Expert review by : Stephen Dean (reghardware.co.uk)

Apple iMac 21.5in 2010

Review While rather overshadowed by the mighty iPhone and iPad in recent months, Apple?s iMac desktop machines are still selling well and the company has just refreshed the entire product line ahead of the Christmas spending spree.

The weakness in the iMac range really lies in the models that aren?t available ? I still miss the discontinued 24in model, while the lack of a more affordable machine in the ?700-?800 range seems to suggest that Apple is simply turning its nose up at...

Aug, 2010

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Expert review by : Cliff Joseph (talktalk.co.uk)

Apple iMac (2010 model)

A performance boost, and a price hike, for Appleâs sleek desktop Mac The Apple iPhone and iPad have grabbed all the headlines in recent months but Appleâs Mac computers have quietly been ...

Aug, 2010

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Expert review by : Roman Loyola (macworld.co.uk)

Apple 21.5-inch and 27-inch iMacs (Mid 2010)

Faster processors in latest iMacs provide small boost over predecessors.

Improved Intel processors, abity to upgrade spec during purchase including option for solid-state drives on 27-inch iMacs, top end Quad-Core iMac outpaces similar Mac Pro, stylish, slimline design

Limited upgrade ability comapred to high end Mac Pro, same display as previous models and no non-glossy screen option, reasons to upgrade aren’t very compelling, new Magic Trackpad costs an additional £59

There’s little doubt that 2010 is the year of the iPad and iPhone for Apple, with the company largely focusing on the new kids on the block. But the Mac isn’t entirely out of the picture. While the Mac business is a more mature product line than...

Aug, 2010

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Expert review by : Rich Brown (cnet.com)

Apple iMac (summer 2010) review: Apple iMac (summer 2010)

Apple iMac (summer 2010)

Largest display among all-in-one desktops; best-in-class productivity and gaming performance; DisplayPort provides home entertainment flexibility; SDXC card slot supports cards up to 2TB in size.

Connecting external video devices requires an extra, expensive adapter because it lacks an HDMI port; no Blu-ray drive; runs hot.

Apple's new $1,999 iMac comes with a faster CPU and a new graphics card, helping this 27-inch all-in-one desktop stay as competitive in performance as it already was in screen size. Despite the still-frustrating absence of an HDMI port, we have no...

Aug, 2010

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Expert review by : Anand Lal Shimpi (anandtech.com)

Apple Mac Pro (Mid 2010) Review - AnandTech :: Your Source for Hardware Analysis and News

It's the fastest Mac you can buy and it's a desktop. These days, the Mac Pro is basically the un-Mac. But it's fast and nothing beats the flexibility of a desktop. If you need a lot of cores, it's actually Apple's most price competitive system on the...

Oct, 2010

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Expert review by : Rich Brown (cnet.com.au)

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Apple iMac (summer 2010)

Largest display among all-in-one desktops; best-in-class productivity and gaming performance; DisplayPort provides home entertainment flexibility; SDXC card slot supports cards up to 2TB in size.

Connecting external video devices requires an extra, expensive adapter because it lacks an HDMI port; no Blu-ray drive; runs hot.

Aug, 2010

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