iMac With Retina 5K Display Review || The Verge

David Pierce:

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Most people I know who buy iMacs tend to keep them for longer than your average computer. Given that, if you’re in the market for a new iMac today and you can afford this one, you should absolutely buy the iMac with Retina display. There’s no question whatsoever that Retina is the future of the iMac, that developers will continue to up-res and support these gorgeous new displays. The iMac with Retina display is the rare gadget that will actually get better over time, as there are more things to do more beautifully.

For virtually every purpose, this machine is excellent: it’s powerful and attractive and well-suited to almost any task. Most importantly, it’s a genuine pleasure to use. The screen is so big, so deep, so vivid, that I find myself eschewing phone or tablet more than ever in favor of sitting down in front of this remarkable 27-inch display.


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