Apple iMac 21.5" - Spring 2011

Overview

The Apple iMac 21.5 inch / Spring 2011 Edition is outfitted with a 1080p LED-backlit display, a 2.5GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 processor, an AMD Radeon HJD 6750M discrete graphics chip, and a 500GB 7200RPM HDD. It features a built-in "FaceTime HD" camera, integrated speakers, a slot-loading DVD burner, an IR receiver, an SDXC card slot, four USB 2.0 ports, audio in/out jacks, one FireWire 800 port, Gigabit Ethernet, as well as 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.1. The 21.5-inch iterations receive a single Thunderbolt port

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TechSpot Metascore

Based on 16 expert reviews

Excellent:

8
Good:

8
Average:

0
Bad:

0

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Last revision on May 11, 2020

Reviewers Liked

Elegant design
Intel Core i5
Very good display
Good proprietary software set
Compact chassis
Quad-core power
3D performance

Reviewers Didn't Like

No Bluray Drive
Speaker could be clearer
Needs adapters for HDMI, USB 3.0, DVI, eSATA, and other advanced data connections
Hard drive can't be upgraded before purchase

Expert reviews and ratings

100

It's a bit expensive, but this 21.5-inch iMac is powerful and fantastic to use - it's brilliant, if you're happy with the restrictions of Apple's design and software choices...

By Expert Reviews on August 25, 2011

The new 21.5 inch iMac all-in-one desktop undergoes a major hardware upgrade while still retaining its old stylish look....

By PCWorld India on July 02, 2011

Design and Adjustability Just as the iPad 2 rules the tablet landscape and despite promising competitors like the Asus Eee Pad Transformer, the MacBook Air remains the undefeated thinness champion over rivals such as the Samsung Series 9 9000X3A. On...

By Smarthouse on June 06, 2011

Apple's iMac all-in-ones rarely disappoint. The 2011 version's main components (CPU, graphics card etc.) perform well and it has a good-quality screen, webcam and audio features. As with the previous model, all that's missing is a greater...

By DigitalVersus on May 26, 2011

Apple has gone the route of "if it ain't broke don't fix it", keeping the beautiful chassis of earlier iMac models in this latest refresh. The addition of Intel's 'Sandy Bridge' internals combines with Thunderbolt connectivity and...

By Trusted Reviews on May 25, 2011

Apple's new 2011 iMac range retains the form factor of the 2010 models, but enjoys a very significant component upgrade. Second-generation quad core Intel Core i5 processors are used throughout the 2011 iMac lineup - which includes two 21.5-inch...

By TechRadar on May 20, 2011

The newest iMac has a second-generation Intel Core processor and Thunderbolt. It's the fastest $1,200 all-in-one desktop PC, period. Buy it...

By PC Mag on May 18, 2011

The 21.5-inch iMac doesn't offer the same clear advantage over its competition as the 27-inch model. Still, the entry-level iMac offers enough speed, and the unique potential of its Thunderbolt...

By CNET Australia on May 16, 2011

100

Apple’s mid-2011 refresh of its iMac range is more than just an incremental update. All four models have moved over to Sandy Bridge processors, the second generation of Intel’s Core-i series. Quad core Intel Core i5s are used throughout,...

By T3 Magazine on May 11, 2011

Apple's $1,199 iMac doesn't offer the same home entertainment features as Windows-based all-in-ones, but its speed, looks, and the future utility of its Thunderbolt port make it a strong choice for performance-sensitive...

By cnet on May 11, 2011

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