IN FOCUS: iMac
Apple’s flagship desktop computer is a potent mix of beauty and power
Ever since the famous Bondi Blue iMac debuted way back in August 1998, Apple’s all-inone desktop computer has been setting standards in gorgeous design and
powerful performance. Apple’s spirit of innovation was as clear back then as it is today – the iMac was the first Macintosh to abandon the floppy disk in favour of USB ports, and its bright, colourful aesthetic set it apart as a playful pretender in a world of staid beige boxes.
With the Mac Pro conspicuous by its absence in recent Apple keynotes, the iMac is the desktop of choice if you’re in the market for a powerful, capable desktop computer.
And it’s not just a great computer on the inside – the iMac looks absolutely stunning too. With an amazingly thin frame and sleek, minimalist touches, it’s vintage Apple design that masks its raw power.
Apple last updated the iMac range in October 2015, so we’re hopeful of seeing some newer models making a splash in 2017. With better graphics cards and faster processors (likely from Intel’s Kaby Lake range) in the offing, this iMac update could represent a significant boost.
5K phenomenon
As with the original iMac, Apple is again pushing boundaries with its desktop beauty, blessing all of its 27-inch models with the one of the best displays on the market, with a massive 5K (5120x2880) resolution and a wider colour gamut than previous models. Add in a quad-core Intel Core i5 processor (configurable from 3.2GHz up to a formidable i7 running at 4.0GHz), 16GB of memory, a fast and capacious Fusion Drive, and a powerful AMD Radeon R9 graphics processor, and the large iMac is the desktop system to own. Be sure to check out our preferred configurations on the left to find the iMac best suited to your needs.
If you want something that’s kinder on the wallet, you won’t miss out on a beautiful display – the smaller 21.5-inch iMacs are available with a brilliant 4K display.