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The iconic iMac desktop computer has been revamped once again. To become, the “fastest, most powerful iMac yet”. Visually, not much has changed. But it’s sleek, simplistic appearance didn’t need much changing anyway, and this desktop remains the best looking around.  It’s what’s inside that has changed.

The processors have been upgraded to Intel Duel-Core i3, i5 or i7, depending on which model you choose.  The top of the range model comes with the Intel Quad Core i7 processor. Put simply means, that everything is much quicker to do – managing photos, editing videos, playing games, or whatever you use your computer for. Also comes with 4GB memory as standard with an additional 3 slots to add more memory (up to 16GB). And with storage space of 2TB, there’s plenty of room for music, photos, films and TV shows.

From experience of Macs, they’re quite quick anyway, but these improvements will make the new iMac incredibly fast and powerful so you can run multiple programmes at the same time with ease.

This iMac also comes with the newer, smaller wireless keyboard, and the wireless magic mouse. Which is, as far as mice go, pretty revolutionary and really easy to use. It’s got no buttons or scroll ball, and moves quickly and seamlessly, as well as being ultra responsive and a huge improvement on the previous mouse. As there are no wires connecting the keyboard or mouse to the main computer, the design remains really simple and sleek.

The display is also incredibly bright and sharp, with LED backlighting, and the same aspect ratio (16:9) as a HD TV, 1000:1 contrast ratio giving brighter colours and deeper blacks. And with 178 degree viewing angle looks great from any seat in the house, even if you viewing the screen side on.

If you look behind the screen the built, you’ll see the built-in iSight camera. You’ll be able to use iChat to communicate in person (without actually being in the same room as someone else). And also use Photo Booth to create silly photo effects without need to install software or configure a camera.

Although the new  iMac is not hugely different from its predecessor. The improved processor makes it just that extra bit better. It’s not cheap, but this is a top of the range all-in-one, with both great design and high performance specification, so arguably worth the money.