Manage updates with the Download AppApple iMac (27-inch, 2.66Hz Intel Core i5, ATI Radeon HD 4850, Fall 2009)
Manufacturer: Apple Part number: MB953LL/A
- CNET Editor rating: Not yet rated
- Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 12 reviews
- More product information:
- Editors' blog post
- User reviews
- Specifications
- Accessories
- Manufacturer info
- Description:
- The 27-inch iMac boasts great resolution of 2560-by-1440. And more pixels mean images look crisp and true to life. A 1000:1 contrast ratio gives you more vibrant colors and blacker blacks. In a 16:9 aspect ratio - the same as an HDTV!
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CNET editors' blog post
Apple iMac (27-inch, 2.66Hz Intel Core i5, ATI Radeon HD 4850, Fall 2009) User reviews
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Simply great
by paulcgraves on January 13, 2010
Pros: Great screen - can really handle two full pages at the same time. Very fast. Handbrake runs very smoothly in 64 bit mode, riping up to 145 fps.
Cons: Blue-ray would have been nice, but I don't miss it yet. I would like to have a larger wireless keyboard option.
Summary: Best computer I have every owned or worked on. I even like the mouse after a few days of using it. Very fast. Very slick. Very nice.
Summary: Best computer I have every owned or worked on. I even like the mouse after a few days of using it. Very fast. Very slick. Very nice.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Best iMac Ever
by windowsvsmac on January 8, 2010
Pros: This is unbelievable.. everything is totally intense.
Cons: there aren't any I've encountered.
Summary: Best iMac ever.
Summary: Best iMac ever.
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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All-in-one that kicks A$$
by OttoZro on May 13, 2010
Pros: 27in LED screen, 2560x1440 Res, DDR3. OS X and iLife. Closed optimized hardware/software system. Retains Resell value. Boot Camp support for Windows 7 (which is also a good OS). BTW World of Warcraft plays better on a Mac
Cons: Video Card Cannot be Upgraded ever. No blu-ray support, no HDMI output, No E-Sata support.
Summary: Worth ever penny, Beautiful screen and maximized system. Everything you will need is included, but externally missing some connections that are nice to have, but are not Necessary. Blu-Ray...Would ...
Summary: Worth ever penny, Beautiful screen and maximized system. Everything you will need is included, but externally missing some connections that are nice to have, but are not Necessary. Blu-Ray...Would of been nice but again not Necessary. If your a Digiatal consumer then you will be totally happy with owning an iMac... iTunes store for Videos/Music/TV shows/books and now video Games thru Steam :D
Excellent Computer, haven't had any problems with it. I haven't had any reason to upgrade the memory of this computer...it runs so fast with just 4GB of Memory amazing.
Updated on Feb 22, 2011
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Great machine
by Mrmarshii on April 28, 2010
Pros: Very fast good for multitasking. resolution is beyond fantastic.
Cons: It gets really hot, like burning your hand hot. fans are extremely weak and mine flickers a lot.
Summary: I have the 27" quad core i7 8g RAM 4x2 2TB memory, and I got this from the apple store on 4/26/10.
Summary: I have the 27" quad core i7 8g RAM 4x2 2TB memory, and I got this from the apple store on 4/26/10.
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In a word - AWESOME!
by FunkyGuitarGirl on April 17, 2010
Pros: The monitor is huge and image is crisp. Processor is super fast. Mac OS X is intuitive and responsive. I use mostly for paper writing and research - having the extra screen real estate has been incredibly helpful.
Cons: What's not to like?!
Summary: I am a Mac fan and have been for years but this is the first time I have purchased a top of the line machine. It was well worth the ...
Summary: I am a Mac fan and have been for years but this is the first time I have purchased a top of the line machine. It was well worth the investment as I was able to score a refurbished machine at a substantial discount through the Apple Online Store.
Although I had initially intended to purchase a lower-level model, a visit to Best Buy to test drive the machine's quickly changed my mind. First of all, it is impossible to walk past this machine in a store and not want to touch it.. and once that happens, all thoughts of its little sister are washed from your head. In fact, I only used the 21.5" machine because that is the unit that had the wireless input devices. Once I touched the 27-inch, I was done.. and that was the base unit. Getting the Quad Core i5 up and running at home was incredible!
Speaking of those - the new touch mouse is a dream. feels great in the hand.. looks great. One complaint is that it is kinda "scratchy" on most standard surfaces. Looking for a solution to that minor issue. Doesn't seem like a traditional mouse pad will resolve it but it could be just that simple.
This machine makes my jaw drop at how responsive it is, how crisp the images are, even the built-in sound on this iMac is great (although I use external speakers w/ a sub woofer).
The 27-inch iMac Quad Core i5 is well worth the investment especially if you can find a refurbished unit. DO IT! You know you want to. -
Best IMac to date!!!!!
by bakron1 on February 27, 2010
Pros: Fantastic Display, Blazing Speed, SD Card reader built in, Super High End graphics
Cons: None so far
Summary: I upgraded to the I5 2.66 Quad Pro from my IMac 24 2.66 model and the first thing I noticed was the fantastic display that was razor sharp ...
Summary: I upgraded to the I5 2.66 Quad Pro from my IMac 24 2.66 model and the first thing I noticed was the fantastic display that was razor sharp and almost 3D. I do mainly desktop publishing and I can put two documents side by side for editing. I also do digital photography and my photos almost jump out of the screen.
If you are thinking about upgrading, just do it. I have had none of the display issues (yellowing effect) and this so far has been the best 2K I have spent this year. Apple has a winner here. -
So far a great machine!
by damacer on December 11, 2009
Pros: Amazing monitor! Mouse is superb. Added 4GB upgrade on my own for less than $100. Run XP in Virtualbox for all my "legacy" stuff with zero problems. No heat issues. Very pleased I decided to switch back to Mac after 20 years of PCs.
Cons: A couple extra USB ports and an extra Firewire port would be nice. Would also like to see a Blu-ray drive. Wish you could buy the i7 machine from the Apple store (read about too many screen breaks in shipping for my comfort zone).
Summary: Overall experience has been excellent. Really tough to find fault. The large monitor almost seemed too large when I first started using it but I'm way over that now. ...
Summary: Overall experience has been excellent. Really tough to find fault. The large monitor almost seemed too large when I first started using it but I'm way over that now. Bottom line: I can't wait to boot up my Mac each day.
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Quad Core Future
by talmy on December 10, 2009
Pros: i7 $200 BTO option gives Mac Pro performance and most future-proofing. Very quiet. Spectacular display. New Magic Mouse -- finally Apple does a mouse right. OS X is great OS. Minimal wire clutter. Aluminum back helps cooling.
Cons: SD but no CF slot. I didn't buy for entertainment so would prefer less extreme aspect ratio. They should bundle iWork, Bento, and 3 year AppleCare at these prices. Needs ESATA and more USB ports.
Summary: I reviewed under the Core 2 model, but this "slot" is closer to the i7 I bought. Since the i7 is only available Build To Order I suspect there won'...
Summary: I reviewed under the Core 2 model, but this "slot" is closer to the i7 I bought. Since the i7 is only available Build To Order I suspect there won't be a review here on CNET. This machine is built for the future. I've got virtually nothing that can keep it busy on all 4 cores (and 4 more virtual cores). It will probably be iLife '10 and new Pro Apps before it can really show its stuff. Meanwhile the display is fantastic in a room with good lighting and the mouse and keyboard work well. There have been reports of noisy hard drives, but mine is completely silent. The built-in speakers are good enough for my "mature" ears that I was able to ditch the externals. Try one out at the store. Bring some high res photos and/or video files and try out iPhoto and iMovie on this 27" display. You'll find it very hard to walk out of the store without buying.
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Great machine
by nomuyvivo on December 7, 2009
Pros: A major accomplishment in design....!
Cons: Runs very hot, sometimes if you touch the upper metal part from the screen you will feel the high temperature, it is not a warm thing, sometimes it is real heat that you can't touch beyond 5 seconds and that is with all 3 fans working.
Summary: Although I bought the i7 model with the ATI video card(for this review sake) I must say APPLE did it again with this machine. This is my 3rd Mac. ...
Summary: Although I bought the i7 model with the ATI video card(for this review sake) I must say APPLE did it again with this machine. This is my 3rd Mac. I have MacBookPRO(nov 2009) for traveling and iMAC 24(from 2007-the last white generation) which after 2 years and a half of continuos service I decided to sell. Now the NEW 27" is a major beauty and not only looks, she is powerful too. Pay attention to this, the new one is 27" all right but she doesn't look so big when you compare with the old 24". They trick the screen very well. Putting aside the temperature and the new keyboard, this is a great machine. Apple pretty much has erased the line between the iMACS and the MacPRO...Who knows, maybe in a few months these people will come with some MacPRO with some crazy ultra-powerful processor and .....?????
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Best MAC COMPUTER TO DATE
by bitchingabouteverything on December 7, 2009
Pros: I like this computer for streaming video, itunes, pandora, myspace, and everysite out there. it has the camera and the Airport installled in already. Also the huge screen makes it easy for me to watch Movies bought from itunes.
Cons: DVD player is kindof slow at startup and thats it
Summary: I own a Macbook Pro (Summer 09) a Mac Mini (its in my room) and the Imac 27''. The imac is actully the best computer i have and i is ...
Summary: I own a Macbook Pro (Summer 09) a Mac Mini (its in my room) and the Imac 27''. The imac is actully the best computer i have and i is going to be until the imac nxt gen comes out.
I used to own PC But now im a MAC rock on
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Apple
- Part number: MB953LL/A
- Description: The 27-inch iMac boasts great resolution of 2560-by-1440. And more pixels mean images look crisp and true to life. A 1000:1 contrast ratio gives you more vibrant colors and blacker blacks. In a 16:9 aspect ratio - the same as an HDTV!
General
- Desktop type All-in-one desktop system ,
Monitor included - Packaged Quantity 1
- Type Personal computer
- Product Form Factor All-in-one
- Built-in Devices Antenna,
Stereo speakers,
Infrared receiver Processor / Chipset
- Type Intel CORE I5 2.66 GHz
- Number of Cores Quad-Core
- 64-bit Computing Yes
- CPU Qty 1
- Max CPU Qty 1
- CPU Upgradability Upgradable
Cache Memory
- Installed Size L3 cache - 8 MB
- Cache Per Processor 8 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 4 GB,
16 GB (max) - Technology DDR3 SDRAM
- Memory Speed 1066 MHz
- Memory Specification Compliance PC3-8500
- Form Factor SO DIMM 204-pin
- Configuration Features 2 x 2 GB
Environmental Parameters
- Environmental standards EPA Energy Star ,
EPEAT Gold - Min Operating Temperature 50 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 5 - 95%
Hard Drive
- Type HDD
- Capacity 1 x 1 TB
- Interface Type Serial ATA-300 Serial ATA
- Spindle Speed 7200 rpm
Storage Controller
- Type 1 x Serial ATA - Integrated
- Controller Interface Type Serial ATA-300
Hard Drive (3rd)
- Type None
Optical Storage
- Type DVD±RW (±R DL)
- Read Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
- Write Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL)
- Rewrite Speed 16x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW)
Floppy Drive
- Type None
Optical Storage (2nd)
- Type None
Card Reader
- Type Card reader
- Supported Flash Memory Cards SD Memory Card
Storage Removable
- Type None
Monitor
- Monitor Type LCD
- Diagonal Size 27 in
- Max Resolution 2560 x 1440
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Horizontal Viewing Angle 178
- Vertical Viewing Angle 178
- Image Brightness 375 cd/m2
- Image Contrast Ratio 1000:1
Graphics Controller
- Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Radeon HD 4850
- Video Memory 512 MB GDDR3 SDRAM
- Video Interfaces DisplayPort
Camera
- Form Factor Integrated
Input Device
- Type Mouse,
Keyboard Audio Output
- Type Integrated
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right / left channel
Keyboard
- Connectivity Wireless
- Interface Bluetooth
Audio Input
- Type Microphone
Telecom
- Modem None
Mouse
- Connectivity Wireless
- Interface Bluetooth
Networking
- Type Integrated
- Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Data Link Protocol Bluetooth 2.1 EDR,
IEEE 802.11a,
Fast Ethernet,
Ethernet,
Gigabit Ethernet,
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11n,
IEEE 802.11g - Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11g,
Bluetooth 2.1,
IEEE 802.11n,
IEEE 802.11a,
IEEE 802.11b Printer
- Type None
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Cleaning cloth
- Cables Included Power cable ( 1 pcs.)
- Features 802.11n Wireless LAN,
Bluetooth 2.1,
Camera Expansion / Connectivity
- Slots Memory,
4 (total) / 2 (free) x Memory card reader SO DIMM 204-pin - Interfaces 1 x Mini DisplayPort,
1 x FireWire 800,
4 x USB 2.0,
1 x Audio - SPDIF output/headphones,
1 x Audio - SPDIF input/line-in,
1 x LAN (Gigabit Ethernet),
1 x IrDA Power
- Device Type Power supply
- Power AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Apple MacOS X 10.6
- Software Apple iCal,
Apple QuickTime,
Apple iTunes,
Apple Dashboard,
Apple Spotlight,
Apple XCode Developer Tools,
Apple Address Book,
Apple Safari,
Apple DVD Player,
Apple Time Machine,
Apple Quick Look,
Apple Spaces,
Photo Booth,
Front Row,
Apple Mac OS X Mail,
Apple iChat,
Apple iLife '09 Dimensions & Weight
- Width 25.6 in
- Depth 8.1 in
- Height 20.4 in
- Weight 30.4 lbs
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year,
Technical support - Phone consulting - 90 days Sustainability
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
- EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold
- Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2011) 4.6
- Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2012) 4.5
Accessories
- Transcend memory - 4 GB - SO DIMM 204-pin - DDR3 (34582662)37.50
- Klear Screen iKlear Apple Polish Kit - cleaning kit (34705268)17.29 - 20.85
- Corsair Mac Memory memory - 4 GB - SO DIMM 204-pin - DDR3 (34740973)24.99 - 37.99
- Corsair Mac Memory memory - 8 GB : 2 x 4 GB - SO DIMM 204-pin - DDR3 (34741108)44.99 - 62.37
- Kanex iAdapt V2 - video / audio adapter - DisplayPort / HDMI (34941909)19.99
- Logitech diNovo Mini Keyboard (32784878)115.68 - 168.67
- Intermec keyboard (35058896)478.19 - 517.50
- Kensington Notebook Keypad/Calculator with USB Hub - keypad (34991754)24.00
- Manhattan Numeric - keypad (34564735)10.32
- Unotron SpillSeal Meditech Magic Washable Antimicrobial Keyboard S6000KMT - keyboard (34666150)45.99
- Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 (31485240)33.99 - 63.32
- Logitech Illuminated Keyboard (33264750)60.89 - 117.89
- Razer Lycosa (32640959)69.99 - 94.66
- Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution - keyboard and mouse set (32822577)124.99 - 224.79
- Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Pro (33300017)229.99
Manufacturer info
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