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Customer Reviews for Apple® 27" iMac® - 4GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive
Apple® 27" iMac® - 4GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive
Model: MC814LL/A
SKU: 2658101
UPC: 885909446421
This iMac features a FaceTime HD camera and 27" LED-backlit widescreen display for video chatting with friends and family. Wireless networking allows you to connect to the Internet without wires.
Average Customer Rating:
4.6
out of 5
(28 Reviews) 28
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Customer Reviews for Apple® 27" iMac® - 4GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive
Review 1 for Apple® 27" iMac® - 4GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive
Great all around computer
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Samsungfan101
from Lakewood, CO
on 05/18/2012
Value for Price
5.0
Features
5.0
Performance
5.0
Reliability
5.0
What's great about it: SIMPLE
What's not so great: CD/DVD rom placement
After years of using PC’s and being a Mac hater I started to change my thinking. One product started this trend and it is called the IPod. When it came time to upgrade my computers at home, both desktop and laptop I took a very hard look at Mac. This computer does just about everything a PC does and dollar for dollar costs about the same. Once I got this computer home and started to use it I realized that it is just the opposite of a PC. So it took no time at all to become comfortable with. The one thing I did notice almost straight out of the box is that it is more stable than a PC. Simply put it does not “crash”.
The display is very bright and clear. When watching videos there is very little buffering time. The Mac operating system updates regularly and seems to be tested prior to releasing updates so that you don’t have 5 fixes for 1 update.
I would recommend Mac products to anybody that wants simplicity instead of headaches. If you are a user that needs Window’s based programs you can load Windows onto this computer as well as the Mac OS. You will have to reboot the computer into either system though. However Mac’s App store also has a couple of “parallel” programs that allow Windows based programs to run with the Mac OS. The other big advantage to the Mac OS is the cost. Mac is set to release its newest OS sometime during the summer. The cost is around $30 per household.
The only thing that is a pain is the CD/DVD rom placement. It is on the side of a big monitor so it's a bit of a pain to access. That's all I can find wrong with it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 2 for Apple® 27" iMac® - 4GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive
works great
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
4.0
Features
5.0
Performance
5.0
Reliability
5.0
What's great about it: works great
What's not so great: price
Works great but is pricey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 3 for Apple® 27" iMac® - 4GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive
Great working iMac.
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
4.0
Features
5.0
Performance
5.0
Reliability
5.0
What's great about it: Speed, easy to use.
I haven't really had this computer long enough to post a review, however, so far so good.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 4 for Apple® 27" iMac® - 4GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive
woohoo
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Features
5.0
Performance
5.0
Reliability
5.0
What's great about it: super fast and crisp
What's not so great: n/a
This thing is awesome! I can't get over how fast this thing is. I upgraded from a 2009 iMac ; I didn't know what I was missing. The display is superb and super crisp, and everything just works so much faster and better. I am so glad I upgraded!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 5 for Apple® 27" iMac® - 4GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive
Very nice computer!
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Features
5.0
Performance
5.0
Reliability
5.0
What's great about it: Large screen, all in one unit
This is a wonderful computer. Coming from a PC environment, it is taking awhile to learn how to use it and it will take some time to learn how to fully use all of its features.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 6 for Apple® 27" iMac® - 4GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive
Great upgrade
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
4.0
Features
5.0
Performance
5.0
Reliability
5.0
What's great about it: Everything
What's not so great: The price
So far, only good news from my iMac. It takes a little getting use to, but it's alot better to work with than my old pc.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
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Review 7 for Apple® 27" iMac® - 4GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive
Review 8 for Apple® 27" iMac® - 4GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive
AMAZING iMAC
Customer Rating
5.0
What's great about it: EVERYTHING!
What's not so great: .....
I LOVE this computer. The speed is amazing and the picture quality of the screen is way better than I anticipated. I could talk all day about this computer but I will keep it short with..... this computer exceeded my expectations and sealed my fate of never buying another PC!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 9 for Apple® 27" iMac® - 4GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive
Best PC on the market
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Features
5.0
Performance
5.0
Reliability
5.0
What's great about it: all
What's not so great: none up to now
The iMac is on a league of it's one, unix operating system, fast pc,
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 10 for Apple® 27" iMac® - 4GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive
It takes some getting used to.
Customer Rating
5.0
What's great about it: Added memory. Because of that it's really fast.
What's not so great: Incompatibility with present software.
The big screen is the main obstacle. Once you get used to it, it's easy. However, there are compatibility problems with the software. Inevitably, I will have to upgrade my software, but by then, I will need to upgrade my computer.
You can't win.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 11 for Apple® 27" iMac® - 4GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive
Great computer & easy to use
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
4.0
Features
5.0
Performance
5.0
Reliability
5.0
What's great about it: Easy to set up & use
This computer is wonderful for a family. Its so easy to set up Parental Controls for my younger ones & limit what my older ones can do/see. I love the speed & how easy it is to transfer items from my old computer & set up things such as e-mail/calendars. The kids play on it all the time taking pictures & making videos. So far, its been worth every penny.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 12 for Apple® 27" iMac® - 4GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive
Beautiful Computer - well worth the upgrade
Customer Rating
5.0
When purchasing this computer, we actually were going to get the smaller computer. We decided to upgrade to the large one and ordered extra memory from a third party and it was super easy to install on our own. There is a learning curve going from a Dell to a Mac, but the colors are gorgeous and true and Lightroom 3.6 works so much faster and better on this computer. Still will slow down when doing too many blemish adjustments to images, but it doesn't "lock-up" like the Dell used to. Very happy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+5points
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Review 13 for Apple® 27" iMac® - 4GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive
Great computer and easy to use
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Features
5.0
Performance
5.0
Reliability
5.0
This was my first Mac, but certainly not my last. As a lifelong Windows user, I have found the Mac very intuitive to use.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+4points
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Review 14 for Apple® 27" iMac® - 4GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive
Best dag-gone PC I ever owned
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Features
5.0
Performance
5.0
Reliability
5.0
What's great about it: Simplicity
What's not so great: spellcheck
I was fed up with Windows and Microsoft products especially all the updates and other nonsense, security issues, multiple email problems. I had had enough. Yes the iMac27 was more money however when I considered the quality of the product (no plastic) and great componets the Microsoft comes up short. This is my first Apple product but I was so impressed i bought Apple iPhones for my service techs and an iPad for my wife over the last 6 months. One of my major concerns was we use some software that is only for Microsoft however with Parallels Desktop 7 that is no longer an issue at all. I can use my Mac or Windows from the same machine. BTW, buy the apple support it is well worth the money and they are by far the best computer support company I have ever talked to over the phone. Once you get use to the differences in Mac vs PC you will become quite comfortable. Another great thing about the iMac is multiple email accounts iMac makes this task simple and easy. I can go on & on about the pleasure in using Apple products.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+6points
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Review 15 for Apple® 27" iMac® - 4GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive
Perfect, so glad I made the switch from PC
Customer Rating
5.0
What's great about it: Ease of use, great for creativity
What's not so great: Nothing so far
Easy to use and set up. Everything I hoped it would be.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+11points
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Review 16 for Apple® 27" iMac® - 4GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive
Not a ding on Apple!!!!
Customer Rating
3.0
Value for Price
5.0
Features
5.0
Performance
5.0
Reliability
3.0
What's great about it: The computer
What's not so great: BestBuy customer service
This iMac rocks!!! Issue came up when I went to upgrade to 16 GB of RAM. The middle screw was stripped to the access panel where you install RAM. No biggie I say, I purchased the $300 warranty for just such an occasion. Drag the thing to BestBuy where they tell me there is no way it would be stripped by Apple and further, that it voided my warranty. Last time I buy something like this at BestBuy. I purchased a $20 dollar GrabIt tool and removed the screw on my own and installed the RAM. I am very pleased with the computer. Boots Lion and Parallels instance of Windows 7 in 15 seconds. It can handle whatever I throw at it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+9points
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Review 17 for Apple® 27" iMac® - 4GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive
Great iMac, Go Buy One!
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Features
5.0
Performance
5.0
Reliability
5.0
What's great about it: Everything! You will love it!
What's not so great: The price but holds value much better than PC.
All I can say is I use PC's and Macs, I deal with PC's; I love my new iMac!
This computer is super fast, has a sharp 27" display and is great for the home user or offers great power so its great for video editing, graphic arts pros. You can add up to a total of 16 GB of ram to make it a true all in one work horse. Features simply plug and play operation; If you are new to macs all I can say is they "just work" Just plug it in, remember you email passwords and you are up and running.
In the event something does happen Apple has top rated USA customer service.
One thing that I like is that Apple makes the computer and the software unlike a PC so if you have an issue one call will usually fix an issue or answer a questions you may have... again, with a USA call center and friendly educated people to take your call!!
Some reviews say an existing printer may not work with this iMac. That can be true. It is the responsibility of the printer manufacture to keep new software / driver updates available to keep up with the new computers and operating systems that are arriving on the market. Check the printers site to see if updated software is available or it it works with this Macs operating system.
I have found that iMacs hold value better than PC's. if you sell and trade up every few years you may end up with a good portion of the initial investment back that can go towards a new one!
Over all this new iMac is a very fast, solid, reliable work of art!
Best Buy has optional fast expedited shipping that is a great value and much less expensive than most places if you need it fast. I got mine delivered to my door in less than 48 hrs from the time I placed my order. I have found Best Buy is very conservative on shipping and processing time, estimated delivery date with the expedited shipping option. I always get my products extra fast and less expensive than most retailers if I choose the faster shipping option at checkout.
Just go buy one you will love it!
This computer is super fast, has a sharp 27" display and is great for the home user or offers great power so its great for video editing, graphic arts pros. You can add up to a total of 16 GB of ram to make it a true all in one work horse. Features simply plug and play operation; If you are new to macs all I can say is they "just work" Just plug it in, remember you email passwords and you are up and running.
In the event something does happen Apple has top rated USA customer service.
One thing that I like is that Apple makes the computer and the software unlike a PC so if you have an issue one call will usually fix an issue or answer a questions you may have... again, with a USA call center and friendly educated people to take your call!!
Some reviews say an existing printer may not work with this iMac. That can be true. It is the responsibility of the printer manufacture to keep new software / driver updates available to keep up with the new computers and operating systems that are arriving on the market. Check the printers site to see if updated software is available or it it works with this Macs operating system.
I have found that iMacs hold value better than PC's. if you sell and trade up every few years you may end up with a good portion of the initial investment back that can go towards a new one!
Over all this new iMac is a very fast, solid, reliable work of art!
Best Buy has optional fast expedited shipping that is a great value and much less expensive than most places if you need it fast. I got mine delivered to my door in less than 48 hrs from the time I placed my order. I have found Best Buy is very conservative on shipping and processing time, estimated delivery date with the expedited shipping option. I always get my products extra fast and less expensive than most retailers if I choose the faster shipping option at checkout.
Just go buy one you will love it!
I would recommend this to a friend!
+20points
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Review 18 for Apple® 27" iMac® - 4GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive
I wish I did not purchase this product .
Customer Rating
2.0
I was told my components would match up with my iMac.......WRONG
My Epson printer that I use for all my pics does not match up with the Mac, I'm totally sick I made this purchase. I can't use my scanner also.
My Epson printer that I use for all my pics does not match up with the Mac, I'm totally sick I made this purchase. I can't use my scanner also.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 19 for Apple® 27" iMac® - 4GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive
Excellent Purchase process
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Features
5.0
Performance
5.0
Reliability
5.0
I bought this item online and not only was it cheaper than buying from Apple directly, but the incentives, including 0% financing and the reward zone points made a no-brainer.
First time Mac user and while there is learning curve it's a flawless machine.
First time Mac user and while there is learning curve it's a flawless machine.
This product is... Good sound quality, Easy to set up and is lightning fast
I would recommend this to a friend!
+20points
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Review 20 for Apple® 27" iMac® - 4GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive
Recent switch
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: biketowork
on 08/31/2011
Value for Price
4.0
Features
3.0
Performance
5.0
Reliability
5.0
What's great about it: Easy to use
I grew up with PCs, learned programming with DOS at a young age, and called it quits with PCs at Windows 7 because of performance degration...no matter what tweaks were performed.
The iMac does exactly what it should do: boots up and runs. Upgrading to Lion was completely painless.
For now, as I am still learning my way around the Mac, I miss the features, programs, and customization of Windows machines. With that said, I have found little need to really motivate myself to learn too much because everything has been working well without tweaking. There are still a few programs that I grew up with and miss, but with the App Store it seems that it is only a matter of time before they (or something similar) are introduced for the Mac.
Overall, it is a pretty solid machine for everyday use.
This product is... Easy to set up and is lightning fast, A nice compact size
About me... Comfortable with technology
I would recommend this to a friend!
+33points
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