The reviews for Apple's latest creation, the new iMac for 2012, have been coming in, and the consensus is giving the new iMac the proverbial "thumbs-up."
Edward C. Baig of USA Today reviewed that Apple's latest all-in-one desktop "is indeed a sight for the eyes. It has a display so thin that you can't fathom how the company squeezed so much computing power behind it."
Baig gave the thin new design of the iMac rave reviews, as well as calling its built-in stereo "excellent."
"A desktop computer may not be the most practical choice you can make. But the new iMac is hard to pass by," he added.
Top Ten Reviews notes that the design of the new iMac, while excellent for multimedia, does not offer a large selection of features and is lacking in storage space. However, what this computing device does offer "puts several PCs to shame."
"The Apple iMac is an all-in-one computer with a gorgeous display. This multimedia computer offers either a 21.5-inch or 27-inch display screen with full HD resolution. It also features LED backlighting, which enhances the images and design and provides ideal viewing for all your media," the web site reviewed. "The Apple iMac is fairly compact when you consider the hardware is all behind the screen."
Rich Brown of CNET stated that the new device has made Apple "the standard-bearer" for traditional desktop computing.
"The new 27-inch iMac is an easy recommendation. For those who need or simply want a fast computer with a large, gloriously crisp display, the iMac - even our jumped-up, $2,599 review model - delivers," Brown reviewed. "The back is tapered such that you can stand 60 to 75 degrees off-center and the iMac still only looks as thin as its 5mm edge. Even when you take notice of the round back portion, the curve comes across as graceful."
While noting that the lack of HDMI is as "frustrating" and that Apple's decision not to include a tough screen could bother some consumers, the new iMac earned high marks with Brown on its design, strong features and overall polish.
JP Mangalindan of Fortune wrote that the new iMac "is a powerful all-in-one that should meet the needs of all but the most demanding of users."
"The iMac got more attention this go-round than the Mac mini, but it's still just an iterative upgrade, and is missing a few things I'd really like to have - a more adjustable stand, an HDMI port, and alas, that optical drive," reviewed David Pierce of The Verge. "But even last year's model was the best-looking all-in-one on the market, and this year's version might be the most powerful, so why mess with a good thing?
Like with many of its products, Apple's newest line for the iMac has its supporters and detractors among consumers.
"The iMac is absolutely gorgeous. It's picture perfect, as long as you can live within the confines of Apple's ecosystem. I can't, which is why I'm really encouraged with what Microsoft is trying to do with the Surface and Windows 8. Somebody needs to catch up with Apple from a design standpoint," wrote user Pojosamaneo on The Verge.
"I'm sorry, but the Dell XPS one 27 touchscreen all-in-one makes the new iMac look like boutique fodder," wrote Verge user Roffles.
"Is the new iMac a lot more expensive? Yes. Would [I] buy...a Dell? Erm, no," replied user invisblek1d.
Revis Goodworth wrote to Fortune that he is not pleased that Apple has dropped the DVD player from the new iMac. "Amazing how Apple people think that they define what is useful. I have a spare floppy drive handy when it is needed. And, yes, it comes in handy. But I use and play DVD's."
"Best ever, except it is missing a DVD drive," commented Fortune user Glaird.
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