Imac 27 inches with Retina 5K display. Why and when to do upgrade

Just a couple of years ago, the "apple" company surprised the computer market in that he submitted to the public to the public its first device with the Retina-screen. To date, several generations of MacBookPro have time to change, which were equipped with the displays of the highest possible permit, well, and to Monoblocks, the company was reached only last year.

The IMAC series has always attracted users with its appearance and filling: a wide screen, stylish and attractive design, excellent performance - all this makes an excellent tool to work from the Device. Almost all companies of the company are universal products, therefore the range of technology will allow you to realize your potential to any specialist and an amateur.

No wonder there was such an idea that the best video Mounted on Mas, intelligent photographers use mas, designers and other people with rich and non-standard imagination use Apple gadgets. What do not say, and it is fashionable, expensive and beautiful, and at the same time it is possible to rank at a narrow circle of admirers of exclusive technique. Although, judging by independent statistics, not so narrow: even despite the decrease in the total volume of sales personal computers, It is a "apple" company demonstrates if not confident, then clearly positive sales growth.

Positioning model

In the course of the presentations of Apple IMAC 27 "Retina 5k, the company paid an increased attention to those who consider the priority representative to his audience. Photo processing and complex video editing will become much more pleasant, and at the same time productive when using the new device from Apple.

IMAC 27 "Retina 5K quite quickly reached Russian markets. Now you do not need to wait for a long week or even months to try out an interesting novelty in business. Let us try to figure out what exactly the company is offered in the face of such a high-tech device, because the screen with such a big resolution is very difficult. We will estimate the advantages of a new model above the predecessors and wonder specifications IMAC 27 "Retina 5K. Reviews about the device are very positive, so you can appreciate the work of the device in general terms, and specific merits or disadvantages will be listed below.

So, the hero of today's review is the new IMAC monoblock from Apple. Let's try to designate all the strengths and weaknesses of the model, taking into account the opinions of specialists and reviews of simple users.

Specifications

For performance in the monoblock, the 4-nuclear processor from Intel's Core i5 series of 3.5 GHz is responsible with the possibility of overclocking to 3.9 GHz. On board there is a RAM in the amount of 8 GB of type DDR3, with a frequency of 1600 MHz (the basic equipment is equipped with two 4 GB placters). Winchester - 1 TB type Fusion Drive (main volume under HDD, the rest of the accelerated SSD space). AMD Graphic Video Scorer R9 M290X with 2 GB of fast memory type GDDR5.

The screen is 27 '', with a resolution of 5120x2880 points, an IPS matrix with a glossy coating. Communication is provided with wireless protocols "Wi-Fi" 802.11ac and Bluetooth fourth version. Connection interfaces - 4 x yusb 3.0, RJ-45 Internet port, two Thunderbolt 2 connectors, 3.5 mm microphone, SD slot and mini-port. The dimensions are 516 by 650 mm with a weight of 10 kg.

Design

The general view of the monoblock itself remained unchanged since 2012. Someone can and condemn such a company approach, but, on the other hand, why change what makes the eye and to this day: the torn lines, beautiful forms and elegant outlines create an image if not the most attractive monoblock, then one of the most stylish For sure.

imac 27 With the Retina 5K display, you will probably enjoy the aesthetes that are not used to clogging your desktop with a bunch of wires, connections and just love high-quality equipment. The company notes that the new monoblock is the most subtle today, and the thickness of the device is only 5 mm (sidewalls).

Assembly

It holds on the surface of the monoblock due to the durable aluminum leg, which is easily adjustable through the corner of the review, but change the height, alas, will not work. The display is framed by a glossy frame in the black execution of a rather impressive size, under which you can see the company's company logo.

The housing itself is made entirely of aluminum, and the appearance of Apple IMAC Retina 5K inspires confidence, it is simply pleasant to look at it, and it doesn't matter from which side. The weight of the monoblock remained the same and, if desired, it is possible to take it in the nearby travel around the house or the office - he is not very heavy.

Screen

Monoblock, as in the case of previous generations, can be executed with diagonals in 21 and 27, but in order to feel the full full and depth of a new model, it is better to use the flagship version in the face of IMAC 27 "Retina 5K. User reviews about quality This screen is quite a positive character, so we will consider it.

Retina is a rare representative of a similar class device, and if it was previously a good resolution was considered to be 2560 per 1440 pixels, then it increased four times with a new screen and is 5120 per 2880 pixels. Accordingly, the pixel density also increased and now, instead of 106 PPI, has become 218 ppi.

Look at the new iMac with the Retina 5K display, it is impossible for a long time, simply admiring the intensive paints and the submitted image. The badges remained the same, not at all decreased in size, just a picture became more clear due to a very high display of the display.

By the way, it is worth noting that the company conducted independent research and proved: new screen Consumes energy by 30% less than the devices of previous generations. There were no complaints on the side of the particles of any complaints from the user, so this pleasant fact of reducing power consumption can be attributed to the virtues of the advantages of IMAC Retina 5K.

The monoblock review showed that the company once proves a very scrupulous attitude to the quality of the image of its monitors. Since the IPS matrix in liquid crystal technologies is no longer dispersed above the limit, and the factory settings are considered to be a standard benchmark, the company decided to improve the only parameter that agrees - permissions. Instead of the usual Quad HD scan of the monoblock received a total 5k resolution at 5120x2880 points with an appropriate increase in pixel density. Such parameters are comparable to smartphone screens, while before us without a small 27-inch apparatus.

An innovation for Apple IMAC 27 "Retina 5K is especially noticeable while working with the main table, since its capacity has greatly increased, which immediately affected the performance of such graphic and video applications as Final Cut. File processing from ultra-HD in 2160p has become much more convenient, as all 100% frame are displayed, plus there is enough space for the location of the tools and other useful applications.

Imac 27 "screen" Retina 5K has a very enviable brightness stock - about 450 kD / m 2, which is quite enough to work in the brightest and sunny day. In the usual room, the brightness of the screen can be safely set to an indicator of 50% (if not lower), and the contrast, even with such settings, does not fall to the minimum level - about 1200 K 1 (some ceiling for IPS matrix).

Thanks to the excellently balanced anti-reflective, the image is supplied in all depth and has a very convincing view. The viewing angles at IMAC Retina 5k deserve all sorts of praise, they are wide as possible and or video together with friends will be only joy.

Scope of application

Factory settings can offer the owner of a flawless color balance and calibration with excellent accuracy, so something to adjust or correct simply do not need - sat down and work. It approached almost close to the SRGB standard, which is a very big plus for a simple consumer, but some professionals sometimes complain that the display cannot cover Adobe RGB and DCI P3, and together in them and the REC standard, but it is already So specific requests that in a wide piggy bank of the minuses to write them difficult.

The total brightness characteristics of IMAC 27 "Retina 5K can be considered a reference for an IPS matrix, and the color rendition is also at all the peak of the monitor capabilities. So it is possible to say with full confidence that the new monoblock screen is a great starting point for working with video and photographic materials. And if professional figures can still be doubtful in working with Ultra HD, the simple owners of the device must be delighted with a natural and truly beautiful image on a 27-inch monoblock with twin clarity.

Performance

Apple IMAC 27 "Retina 5K in the basic configuration is equipped with a four-core processor from the" Intel "series Core i5 with a clock frequency of 3.5 GHz and the ability to overclock the" Turbo Booth "mode to 3.9 GHz. There are 8 GB random access memory On board a variety of DDR3 with a frequency of 1600 MHz, and if there is a need or just desire, you can increase it to 32 GB.

Winchester Fusion Drive is provided for storage and working with data in the monoblock. Hard disk has two partitions - one ordinary HDD, and the other is high-speed SSD. Basic equipment provides hard drive per TB, but you can choose a more expensive option, with 3 TB of memory (0.512 / 1 TB under SSD).

As a graphic video screen, the company equipped IMAC Retina 5K by the decision from AMD represented by Radona R9 290mx with one gigabyte of memory. Variable versions can be equipped with a similar series M295X, but already with four GB and high-speed GDDR5 memory.

It is important to remember possessors and future owners of IMAC Retina 5K that the upgrade is almost excluded on its own. The only thing that "allowed" to increase the company in the monoblock is the RAM, everything else will remain for the same and the improvement is not subject to.

The device in practice easily copes with any tasks in such a demanding program as processing a very solid amount of data without any brakes and friezes. The same indicators are different and working with the most powerful Lightroom photo editor, where the processing of libraries with the RAW format passes immaculately.

The new iMac Retina 5K is very, very fast monoblock. When comparing with the closest competitors, it turned out that when mounting the same roller in a resolution supporting 4K, the speed of the Apple device is higher than the rest - minute and 14 seconds against almost 10-minute processing with similar devices.

Those who work with video formats that support permission in 4k will probably enjoy that the image can be fully and completely displayed. In principle, the same applies to both photographers that can freely and comfortably edit their pictures made in high resolution. Professionals working with powerful graphic packagesAs a rule, another monitor is connected to open the window to the entire screen, and in the case of the new monoblock, such actions will be superfluous - everything is perfectly visible on one device.

Interfaces

Behind the monoblock are four ports of the YUSB 3.0 type, two Thunderbolt 2.0, a connector for wired internet type RJ-45, a slot for a regular CD card, and also has a connector for external headphones and an additional microphone with a size of 3.5 mm.

Users in their reviews sometimes complain about the uncomfortable location of the ports, because of which it is constantly working with peripherals, it is necessary to buy a separate cartrider for such purposes, which will always be at hand, and there will be no problems with memory cards or flasks.

The video call is answered by a good FaceTime HD camera, working with sound with two microphones. Access to wireless protocols provides the "Wi-Fi" module at 802.11As and the Bluetooth fourth version.

Summarizing

The new monoblock, as well as its predecessors, is available in several modifications, and the option with the "ordinary" screen was also saved, so if there is no need to purchase a display of such quality, you can give a very decent amount.

The company offers a ready-made and fully configured solution, so to start work you need to simply connect the cable, and the system is ready for use. The only spoon of concert (and for some, on the contrary, stability and successful constancy), which concerns almost all the products of the "apple" company is the impossibility of upgrades. All that is available for improvement is RAM, and no more.

The device surprises with its resolution and quality of the picture, and the density of pixels per inch can compete with any mobile gadgets. Practical benefits from the new screen will certainly protect professional professionals - photoelers and video surveyors, and simple users will feel saturated with pictures in any modern games.

As for the surcharge for such high resolution, it can be called quite reasonable, especially if you compare competing models of eminent brands. Only one monitor will cost the owner of about 2 thousand euros, and this is excluding the rest of the components without which it is useless.

The average cost of IMAC Retina 5K (the price of February 2016) fluctuates within 100-180 thousand rubles and depends on the modification. The inexpensive model with a 21-inch screen and medium video card (GTX775M) costs about 90,000, and the PRO model with all the "comments" reaches the mark of 200,000.

Buy or not?

Is it worth paying such big money for a new screen? If you have the funds you can spend on a purchase, there are no minuses of such a solution, and then the quality you will receive will please you for a very long time. And although some video or photo processing professionals prefer specially customized options for their needs, a universal decision in the person of the new monoblock will certainly be seen and in demand by experts. In any case, after purchasing the IMAC, you will receive an excellent computer with excellent screen and powerful stuffing.

Pluses of the monoblock:

• stylish and original design;
• materials only high Quality from the famous brand;
• productivity "with a stock" for several years;
• the highest screen resolution to date.

Cons devices:

• there is no possibility of connecting as the second screen;
• high price for the average buyer of computer equipment.

My father, being an excellent radio electronist driver, gathered for me the first computer Sinclair ZX Spectrum 48 Kb. I am sure that it is not necessary to tell about it in detail, since the "Spectrum" is familiar not only to the older generation, but, I hope, and youth: a simple operating system, downloading programs and games from the cassettes (how to forget the unusual download sound), color image, control when help kempston joystick and so on.

Later there were already game television consoles Deendy and Sega, which were very fascinated, but they did not interrupted cravings to the world of "big" computers.

About about 12 years old I, like most of my peers at the time (90s), began to get involved computer equipmentThe benefit was a lot of literature, television gear and various sales salons. However, financially computers were not so available as in our time, so they remained a dream for many. As for me. But one day in Syut (station young techniciansI visited) heard the conversation of two boys, one of whom was boasting that he had a computer at home, but he seemed to him not understandable and too complex to use, so he offered his friend to exchange him to the dendy console. Such a barter was not interested in a guy, so I bow to the conversation with a counter offer: at that time I had the most implanted ZX Spectrum 128 KB with two drives and the Yamaha musical processor, huge number Disks with games and applications. That is, I offered to exchange "Spectrum" to an unknown PC for me. Reasoned like this: Even if the boy has the weakest computer, in any case it will be a PC with DOS or even Windows! Surprisingly, the guy agreed, and we agreed to meet for exchange.

Opening the case of the "cherished" computer at his house, I was somewhat disappointed, finding inside motherboard With the Intel 80286 processor. Frankly, I keserized myself with hopes to see at least the "386th", but, in the end, the "286th" would still be better than the outdated "Spectrum".

The funny thing is that PC was without a monitor, and to connect it to TV seemed almost unreal, unlike the same Spectrum. However, the father was still able to find a way out of the situation at first: he fed some kind of fee and eventually connected "286th" to the TV "Electronics". Plus consisted in the fact that the image appeared, but minus - what it was only in DOS, and in Windows the picture was only at the top of the screen :)

Later, gradually gaining experience, I collected PC from the components. By the way, the day of the announcement of the legendary 3DFX Voodoo Graphics video card was held, which appeared in 1995, which I also used in my computer running on Windows. Mostly on this operating system, I "sat" almost to the present day.

Actually, such a long preface turned out not only because of the emotions and nostalgia surpassed during the writing, but also for you to understand - I am from that generation, which is serious and thoroughly coming to any technical devices, especially if it concerns their purchase.

The essence of the case

About 7 years 7 - 8 I practically do not replace anything in the PC, because at that time I gathered a good "iron", and if it were not for the game (which I do not play), you could use it so far. However, at some point I thought that I didn't need powerful components, I got a little on the noise of coolers, the huge body takes place, many wires at the table - tritely ugly (a year ago, gently gathered them together, but still a lot of cables). Therefore, I decided to look at the monoblocks on Windows. It turned out that in our market there are not many beautiful, productive solutions, moreover, I really wanted something new. Therefore, the choice fell on the Apple IMAC (familiar and colleagues were persuaded): Cute, fast (according to friends) and without tons of wires.

I will frankly say that I am present (I think, like many reasonable people), a psychological barrier before a certain amount, for example, is not ready to spend more than 500 rubles for communication services, no more than 40,000 rubles for a smartphone - no more 80 000 rubles and so on.

Given the Barrier, IMAC was ready to spend about 80,000 rubles. For this amount, I was offered Apple IMAC 21.5 '' FullHD with weak "hardware". Such a situation did not suit me, since "Mac" in such a situation did not differ from my PC, and the screen was less.

I had to overcome myself and set a psychological barrier in the amount of about 130,000 rubles. It was for me that I agreed to sell "Friendly Store" Bigeek Apple Imac 27''5k with Fusion Drive. In general, I arrived at Biggik, called Apple, clarified that the "car" certified, and went home.

Bugs, oddities and other things

Unpacked the box, installed on the table, turned on. The first thing I noticed is the easy light on the screen on the right at the top when it is filling in black. I grabbed the heart and soon to look for, no, not Corvalol, but an explanation - on the network. It turned out that the phenomenon is usual and not to raise panic. As they say, "spoons were found, and the precipitate remained" ...

By connecting the keyboard and the mouse, I began to study the system.

The second moment embarrassed me is Magic Mouse. For me, she was extremely uncomfortable for me, because it was used to working with a large mouse, which has at least two adequate mechanical buttons. Under adequacy, I understand the following: if you press on the left, then this is the left click, right - right click. In the Magic Mouse, the right click must be made at all at the top that is inconvenient. Probably a matter of habit. Without various software accelerators, the speed of moving the arrows along the 27-inch monitor turned out to be a flour: I had to choke the mouse on the table from side to the side. As a result, I put Mousezoom, and everything became more or less in place. However, in any case, it is not used to ergonomics of MM design.

I tried to replace MM with other mice. Houses were three options. All of them worked as hit, the most "killed" scrolls: then he is slow, then he is very fast, then misses many pages, it does not respond to smooth scrolls. In short, stayed on Magic Mouse, temporarily.

While setting up the system, checked the performance of applications, when playing a video (any - YouTube, the film) noticed a strange feature. It is quite difficult to describe it with words, but the essence is approximately as follows: in the video, with relatively sharp movements of contrasting objects, the edges moved incompletely, slightly torn, roughly as the best response time. It was compared with that: there was a monitor (24 '' '"FullHD) connected to the PC. On it, the same videos looked much smaller, and the picture itself was perceived a more pleasant eye.

Before calling Apple, I decided to see the IMAC of my configuration in one of the salons from the RE-Store (I will forgive me employees, but most of them are practically not disassembled not only in the "hardware" Apple, but also in the system). To my surprise, it turned out that there screens behave similarly from the point of view of a strange thing found by me. Moreover, clarified from the staff, they see the same as me. Yes, see. I wanted to make sure that I would not go crazy :)

Somehowing with the situation, I found another unpleasant moment for me personally - scaling. The fact is that on 27 inches 5k the image looks great, but the entire interface is small. In the settings it is easy to select a larger format. However, the entire interface becomes slightly muddy and blunt. Question: Why then 5k, if the picture looks bad? Since I again did not want to stay in fools, asked the store consultant about whether he sees unaware fonts and icons. The answer was again affirmative.

A high-quality matrix is \u200b\u200bgood: excellent brightness, juicy colors, natural white color and high contrast. If you do not work with the text with the text, then Imac 27''5k is a cool "car". My profession is related to writing texts, so I'm sitting at the computer. In this regard, a small font, thin hair beacons and interface elements in a chape with a high contrast played a dick joke: 30-40 minutes, the eyes quickly get tired of peering in a small image. Yes, you can try something to come up with a font, with the brightness of the backlight, with other things, but in general, I did not go anything good!

Next, I decided to check the speed of the application to edit the iMovie video and Final Cut. The first program of some kind of testing and especially did not slow down, but in the second Timeline "Kryakhtel" with unpleasant brakes of the moving clip. As a result, I am more tormented than the movie edited. I know such things as Optimization and Proxy, but they are used slowly.

Here, most likely, Fusion Drive is to blame, that is, it was necessary to take the IMAC with SSD, but it is no longer 130,000 and not even 150,000 rubles. Such pace could be reached by 200,000 rubles. For such money it is easily purchased by a space PC.

To speak about the oddities of the OS I will not become, because from the very beginning I was ready to put up with the lack of many convenient applications. Even pirate programs - and then try to establish if they are usually not supported by the new version of the system.

What is just saving data on hDDIf he worked with Windows :) In the text editor, there were constantly brakes: when writing the text, the letters did not have time for the speed of my set. Periodically, the turn on the whole screen was accompanied by lags.

If someone tells you the stories about the best OSX, then do not believe in these fairy tales. Of course, if you use Mac only for social networks and the Internet, then no problems will most likely and will not. Fair and for Windows.

As a conclusion

Here I will bring the brief results of why I bought a cool Apple computer and remained dissatisfied with them and even somewhat disappointed:

1. Not the most convenient, in my opinion, management of the mouse. But this is generally happening in the system. "Understand and forgive" difficult ...
2. Strange video behavior on the screen - no smoothness.
3. Slaughter scaling. It seems to me that Apple must be ashamed to make 5k screen and apply a poor-quality scale.
4. The small interface is associated with high contrast and sharp white beats the eyes, it is difficult to work with text for a long time.
5. Brakes in Final Cut and other small bugs.

Tips to distribute is an ungrateful matter, however, before buying Apple IMac, think is pretty, "Is there a game of the candle", try to get a gadget somewhere and to use at least a few days. However, Evgenia Wildyaev took about 4 months to addictive to the OS ...

Roma - Hayter! :)

• 3.2Ghz.
  
• 3.2Ghz.
  3.2GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost Up to 3.6Ghz)
  
• 3.3Ghz.
  3.3GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost Up to 3.9Ghz)
  Configurable to 4.0GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7 (Turbo Boost Up to 4.2Ghz)

Memory.

• 8GB (TWO 4GB) of 1867MHz DDR3 Memory; FOUR SO-DIMM SLOTS, USER ACCESSIBLE
  Configurable to 16GB O 32GB

Storage 1.

• 3.2Ghz.
  1TB (7200-RPM) Hard Drive
  Configurable Up to 3TB Fusion Drive O 256GB OR 512GB of Flash Storage (SSD)
• 3.2Ghz.
  1TB Fusion Drive.
  Configurable Up to 3TB Fusion Drive OR
• 3.3Ghz.
  2TB Fusion Drive.
  

Graphics.

• 3.2Ghz.
  AMD Radeon. R9 M380 Graphics Processor WITH 2GB of GDDR5 Memory
• 3.2Ghz.
  AMD RADEON R9 M390 GRAPHICS PROSESSOR WITH 2GB OF GDDR5 MEMORY
• 3.3Ghz.
  AMD RADEON R9 M395 Graphics Processor WITH 2GB of GDDR5 Memory
  Configurable to AMD RADEON R9 M395X WITH 4GB OF GDDR5 MEMORY

Video Support and Camera

• Facetime HD Camera.
• Simultaneously Supports Full Native Resolution On The Built-in Display and Up to Two 4096-BY-2160 EXTERNAL DISPLAYS ONE 5120-BY-2880 Dual-Cable External Display
• Support for Extended Desktop and Video Mirroring Modes

Audio.

• Stereo Speakers.
• Dual Microphones.
• 3.5 mm Headphone Jack
  • HEADPHONE / OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (Minijack)
  • Support for Apple iPhone. Headset with Microphone.

Connections and expancyion

• 3.5 mm Headphone Jack
• SDXC Card Slot.
• FOUR USB 3 PORTS (compatible with USB 2)
• Two Thunderbolt 2 Ports
  • Mini DisplayPort Output.
  • Support for HDMI, DVI, VGA, and Dual-Link DVI (Adapters Sold Separately)
• 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 Connector)
• Kensington Lock Slot.

Input

• Magic Keyboard.
  The Redesigned Magic Keyboard Comes Standard with your iMac. IT's Wireless and RecHargeable (So You Won't Be Replacing Batteries), with An Ultracompact, Edge-to-Edge Design That Wastes No Surface Space. IT HAS AN IMPROVED SCISSOR Mechanism, Optimized Key Travel, and a Lower Profile That Increase Control and Comfort. And it pairs immediately with your iMac Right Out of the Box.
• Magic Mouse 2.
  The New Design of Magic Mouse 2 Lets IT Glide More Smoothly Across Your Desk. And Since IT Supports Multi-Touch, You Can Use Simple Gestures on Its Surface to Do Things Such As Swipe Between Web Pages and Scroll Through Documents. SO If You Prefer to Use A Wireless Mouse But Want Some of The Benefits of Multi-Touch, Magic Mouse 2 is a Great Choice.
• Magic Trackpad 2.
  If You Prefer using a Trackpad, Magic Trackpad 2 Gives You The Full Range of Multi-Touch Gestures and Introduces Force Touch To the Desktop. Sensors Underneath The Trackpad Surface Detect Subtle Differences in The Amount of Pressure You Apply, Bringing more Functionality to Your FingerTips and Enabling A Deeper Connection to Your Content. This New Design, Along With a Lower Profile, Makes It Even More Comfortable To Use.

Wireless.

• Wi-Fi
  802.11ac Wi-Fi Wireless Networking
  IEEE 802.11a / B / G / N Compatible
• Bluetooth
  Bluetooth 4.0 Wireless TECHNOLOGY

Size and Weight

• 27-inch iMac
  Height: 20.3 Inches (51.6 cm)
  
  Stand Depth: 8 Inches (20.3 cm)
  Weight: 21 pounds (9.54 kg) 2
• 27-Inch iMac with Built-in Vesa Adapter
  Height: 17.6 Inches (44.7 cm)
  Width: 25.6 Inches (65.0 cm)
  Depth (Including Built-in Vesa Adapter): 3.1 Inches (7.9 cm)

Electrical and Operating Requirements

• Line Voltage: 100-240V AC
• Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz, Single Phase
• Operating Temperature: 50 ° to 95 ° F (10 ° to 35 ° C)
• Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% NonCondensing
• Operating Altitude: Tested Up to 10,000 Feet

Limited Warranty and Service

Your iMac Comes With 90 Days of Free Telephone Support and A One-Year Limited Warranty. Purchase The Applecare Protection Plan to Extend Your Service And Support to Three Years from Your Computer's Purchase Date. ONLY The Applecare Protection Plan Provides You With Direct Telephone Support from Apple Technical Experts and The Assurance That Repairs Will Be Handled by Apple-Authorized Technicians Using Genuine Apple Parts. For more information, Visit Apple Support or Call 1-800-823-2775.

In The Box

• iMac with Retina 5K Display
• Magic Keyboard.
• Magic Mouse 2.
• Power Cord.
• Lightning to USB Cable

Operating System.

macos Sierra.
Macos Is The Operating System That Powers Everything You Do On A Mac. Macos Sierra Introduces Siri To Mac 3 - Along with New Ways to Enjoy Your Photos, Shop More Semlessly Between Devices.
Learn More.

Accessibility

Accessibility Features Help People with Disability Get the most out of their new iMac. WITH BUILT-IN Support for Vision., Hearing, Physical and Motor Skills, and Learning and Literacy, You Can Create and Do Amazing Things.
Learn More.

Features Include:

• VoiceOver
• Increase Contrast.
• Reduce Motion
• Siri and Dictation
• Switch Control
• Closed Captions.
• Text to Speech.

Built-in Apps 4

• Photos.
• iMovie.
• GarageBand.
• Pages
• Numbers.
• Keynote.
• Safari.
• Messages.
• FaceTime.
• Calendar
• Notes.
• App Store.
• iTunes.
• iBooks.
• Contacts.
• Reminders.

Configure to order

Configure Your iMac with these options. Looking for An iMac You Can Mount On A Wall or An Adjustable ARM? Choose An iMac with a Built-in Vesa Mount Adapter.

• 3.2Ghz.
  • Magic Trackpad 2.
  • 16GB OR 32GB MEMORY UPGRADE
  • 1TB, 2TB, OR 3TB FUSION DRIVE
  • 256GB OR 512GB of Flash Storage (SSD)
• 3.2Ghz.
  • Magic Trackpad 2.
  • 16GB OR 32GB MEMORY UPGRADE
  • 2TB OR 3TB Fusion Drive
  • 256GB, 512GB, OR 1TB OF FLASH STORAGE (SSD)
• 3.3Ghz.
  • Magic Trackpad 2.
  • 4.0Ghz Quad-Core Intel Core I7 Upgrade
  • 16GB OR 32GB MEMORY UPGRADE
  • AMD RADEON R9 M395X UPGRADE
  • 3TB Fusion Drive.
  • 256GB, 512GB, OR 1TB OF FLASH STORAGE (SSD)

iMac and the Environment

Apple Takes a Complete Product Life Cycle Approach to Determining Our Environmental Impact. Learn More.

iMAC is designed with the following the following with the following the following by the environmental impact:

• ARSENIC-FREE DISPLAY GLASS
• BFR-Free.
• PVC-Free 5
• Beryllium-free
• Mercury-Free LED-Backlit Display
• Recyclable aluminum enclosure
• Speaker Enclosures Made With 35 Percent Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic
• MEETS ENERGY STAR VERSION 6.1 REQUIREMENTS
• Rated EPEAT Gold 6

Apple and The Environment
Learn more about Apple's Dedication to Reducing the Environmental Impact of Our Products and Process. OR READ OUR PRODUCT ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTS FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON EVRIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE OF EVERY APPLE PRODUCT.

Recycling
Apple Takes a Holistic View of Materials Management and Waste Minimization. Learn more about How to Recycle Your Mac.

Acoustic Performance.

Declared Noise Emission Values \u200b\u200bIn Accordance With ECMA-109

	Sound Power Level L. W.A, M (B)	Sound Pressure Level Operator Position L. p.A, M (DB)
Idle	2.25 (K V.= 0.25)	15.5
Wireless Web.	2.25 (K V.= 0.25)	15.5
Hard Drive Seek.	2.25 (K V.= 0.25)	15.5

1. L. W.A, M IS THE MEAN A-WEIGHTED SOUND POWER LEVEL, ROUNED TO THE NEAREST 0.05 B.
2. L. p.A, M IS THE MEAN A-WEIGHTED SOUND PRESSURE LEVEL MEASURED AT THE OPERATOR POSITION (Rounded to the Nearest 0.5 DB).
3. 1 B (BEL) \u003d 10 DB (Decibel)
4. K V. IS The Statistical Adder for Computing Upper-Limit of A-Weighted Sound Power Level.
5. The Quantity, L. W.A, C (FORMERLY CALLED L. W.AD) May Be Computed From The Sum Of L. W.A, m and K V..
6. The Wireless Web Test Browses 25 Popular Websites.
7. Configuration Tested: 3.3GHz Quad-Core Intel Core I5 \u200b\u200bProcessor, 8GB Memory, 2TB Fusion Drive, AMD RADEON R9 M395 Graphics.

1. 1GB \u003d 1 Billion Bytes and 1tb \u003d 1 Trillion Bytes; Actual Formatted Capacity Less.
2. Weight Varies by Configuration and Manufacturing Process.
3. Siri May Not Be Available in All Languages \u200b\u200bor in All Area, And Features May Vary by Area.
4. iMovie, GarageBand, Pages, Numbers, And Keynote Are Available On The Mac App Store. Downloading Apps Requires An Apple ID and A Device That Is Compatible with the OS Version Required for Each App.
5. PVC-Free AC Power Cord Available In All Regions Except India and South Korea.
6. iMAC Achieved A Gold Rating From Epeat in the U.S. and canada.

Benefits

High resolution (5k)
Excellent display
Very high productivity
Top-level housing and design
In general, fair price

disadvantages

High level of energy consumption
Sufficiently noisy under load

Apple iMac Retina 5K 27 Test Results 27 "(MF886RU / A) LATE 2014

• Price-quality ratio
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• Price / Quality ratio: 71
• Productivity (30%): 87.4
• Equipment (25%): 85.9
• Display (25%): 95.2
• Energy Efficiency (10%): 35.8
• Noise (10%): 84.6

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Photo: Apple Imac Retina 5K 27 ": Incredibly High Resolution under MacOS

imac with a resolution of 5K from Apple, as in the case of other iMac computers, you can purchase in various configurations.

The device with MF886RU / A marking, which belongs to initial level and sold today at a price of 140,000 rubles.

Currently, the monoblock with a resolution of 5k is cheaper you will not find, and indeed, in addition to Apple, the monoblocks with such a resolution no one makes (there are 5k monitors with a price from 100,000 rubles). At the same time, the components here - the highest level, at least for the computer format "all in one".

As the computational heart of this monoblock, the Intel Core i5-4690 processor with four cores, which works on a clock frequency of 3.5 GHz. AMD RADEON R9 M290X video card is responsible for working with graphics.

The list of main components complement the 8 GB of RAM and Fusion Drive 1 TB. Excellent characteristics also have a 5k-display, the brightness of which is 419 kD / m 2, and the contrast of the chess field - 165: 1. The image point density is very high - 218 ppi.

Full resolution 5K (5120 × 2880 pixels) The system reproduces only under the MacOS operating system. During testing, we have installed Windows 8.1, so it's not possible to achieve such permission and test the device in the appropriate modes.

Apple Imac Retina 5K 27 ": High Performance

Apple Imac Retina 5K 27 ": the finest housing

High-performance components provide exceptionally wonderful results of benchmarks running during our test tests. This "5K iMAC" noticeably exceeds many competitors in the "All in One" format.

In particular, in Benchmark 3DMark 11, which is a measure of gaming performance, the result was shown in 7573 points. As a comparison: the second in the speed of the monoblock, also iMac in a 27-inch format, scored only 3002 points.

The system capabilities are really impressive: even when we launch the METRO 2033 demanding game in a native display resolution of 5120 × 2880 pixels, IMAC managed to issue 17 frames per second.

Unfortunately, when installing on this computer, Windows is lost all the advantages of the hybrid storage device Fusion Drive, because For Windows cache uses the space of the usual hard disk. That is why in the PCMark 7 benchmark, for which the speed of the SSD drive can have a significant impact, the results were shown not very high.

Apple Imac Retina 5K 27 ": especially interesting to work with multimedia

However, if you take into account the components used, such an energy consumption is not very surprising. Under full load, we measured 193.8 W, most of which takes on the Radeon video card.

In the usual operation, power consumption is at 61.8 W, when the display is turned off - 39.6 W. At the same time, if you compare the power consumed and performance, the ratio will speak explicitly in favor of the device. To the one who chooses the IMAC for the gemina, it is necessary to think tightly, since the Radeon video card here is even a Hi-End class, but from the area of \u200b\u200bmobile solutions.

Apple iMac Retina 5K 27 ": Volume under load

Another lack of high-quality graphical resolution lies in the working noise level. The more powerful video card is used in the system, the more powerful cooling it requires not to overheat. Since the finest IMAC case does not allow to place a silent water cooling system, the use of a fan and radiator is required.

Under the load, the noise level from the cooler reaches 1.9 sleep. By meeting with noise from video cards for desktop computers, this is not the highest level, but in our ranking of the monoblocks such a result is the worst. However, as we have already noted, in comparison with ordinary desktop PCs, this monoblock will be practically not heard.

Apple Imac Retina 5K 27 ": Alternative

The display with a resolution of 5k is, of course, an exciting thing, but still in most part it is needed by specialists working with graphics. In particular, designers or video edits will appreciate the highest density of pixels. The one who is looking for an IMAC for normal use will go correctly by choosing a version, but with a resolution of 2560x1440 pixels.

With the price of 100,000 rubles, this model is significantly cheaper, but it is not inferior to 5k-iMac or one parameter, except for the resolution of the display. Even on the contrary: a device with ME088D / A marking in our ranking of Monoblocks ranks first. Since it is much lower than energy consumption and working noise, the victory according to the test results is quite well-deserved.

TEST RESULTS
Performance (30%)
Equipment (25%)
Display (25%)
Energy Efficiency (10%)
Noise (10%)
OUTPUT iMAC with support for 5K permission during test tests received new record performance estimates and stirred up with a magnificent, extremely clear display. The reverse side of the serious computing power is high levels of electricity consumption and noise under full load - that is why the device did not fall on the top of our rating.	83.5% Total result

Features and test results Apple iMac Retina 5K 27 "(MF886RU / A) LATE 2014

Price-quality ratio	71
CPU	Intel Core i5-4690.
Video card	AMD RADEON R9 M290X
Volume of RAM	8 GB
Maximum amount of RAM	32 GB
Type of RAM	DDR3-1600.
Number of RAM connectors	4 slots
HDD	1.000 GB
SSD.	-
Optical drive	-
Operating system	Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite
Display: Diagonal	27 inches
Display: Resolution	5.120 x 2.880 pixels
Display: Density Points	218 PPI
Display: Touchscreen	-
Display: Anti-reflective coating	-
Display: Maximum brightness	419 CD / m²
Display: Chess Contrast	165:1
Display: Horizontal viewing angle (50: 1)	176 degrees
Display: Vertical viewing angle (50: 1)	176 degrees
Noise: in simple	0.2 Son.
Noise: when playing Full HD video	0.3 Son.
1.9 Son.
Power consumption: in the off state	0.1 W.
Power consumption: in standby mode (S3)	2.2 W.
Power consumption: in a simple when the display is turned off	39.6 W.
Power consumption: in a simple (desktop)	61.8 W.
Power consumption: in full load mode	193.8 W.
Built-in TV tuner (DVB-T)	-
Remote control	-
Equipment: WLAN.	802.11b / g / n / ac
Equipment: LAN	1 GB / s
Equipment: Bluetooth	Version 4.0.
Equipment: NFC.	-
Equipment: USB ports (total)	4 Connector
Equipment: USB 3.0 ports	4 Connector
Equipment: Thunderbolt.	2 connector
Equipment: ESATA.	-
Equipment: Card reader	SD.
Video output: HDMI	Optional
Video output: DVI	Optional
Video output: VGA.	Optional
Video output: Display Port	-
Video input: HDMI	-
Video input: DVI.	-
Audio output: Analog	Yes
Audio input: for microphone	-
Audio input: Line-in	-
Audio input: Optical	-
Webcam	Yes
Gabarits.	65 x 52 x 20 cm
Weight	9.2 kg
Test: PCMark 7	3.852 ball.
Test: PCMark 7 - Productivity	2.553 ball.
Test: PCMark 7 - Creativity	5.747 Ball.
Test: PCMark 7 - Entertainment	4.435 ball.
Test: PCMark 7 - Computation	7.915 ball.
Test: PCMark 7 - System Storage	1.963 ball.
Test: 3DMark 11	7.573 ball.
Test: 3DMark 11 - Grafik	7.850 ball.
Test: 3DMark 11 - Physik	6.741 ball.
Test: 3DMark 11 - Combi	7.018 ball.
Test: Cinebench R11.5 - Open GL	101 fps
Test: Cinebench R11.5 - Multi-CPU	6.2 ball.
Test: Cinebench R11.5 - Single-CPU	1.7 ball.
Test: Metro 2033 (Nativ)	17.0 FPS.

Monoblock King: Uncompromising and Innovative

The main surprise and to some extent, not new iPad, but the IMAC monoblock with the Retina 5K display, were not even a syrprise. In principle, rumors that Apple plans to equip its monoblock Retina-display have long been. Moreover, even when the previous model IMAC came out, it was clear that the next step should be a radical screen update. But one thing is rumors, another is a reality that was in something better than all assumptions, albeit with certain reservations.

So, Apple has not updated the entire IMAC lineup (we will remind that it includes models with screens 21.5 inches and 27 inches, and both options are available in various configurations that differ in performance), but only a 27-inch computer. Moreover, the model of the last generation (both diagonals) remained in the line and are still available for purchase. But the flagship computer is now new: 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K display (for brevity Next, we will call it imac 5k).

The second important point. Monitors with a resolution of 4K now are once or two and turned around. But Apple stepped even further. The resolution of the new iMac is 5120 × 2880. This means that you can play on the computer video 4K, the picture will be displayed in the original size, but there will still be some space from above and on the side. It is clear that for a video editing it is very convenient. Yes, and other scripts for using a PC, which involve working with visual content will greatly benefit from it.

For fairness, we note that in September Dell Monitor UltraSharp 27 Ultra HD 5K. It has exactly the same resolution and diagonal as IMAC 5K (about which there was not yet known in September), but it has not yet been reached on sale (at least we did not find it available in any Western or Russian store ), And the most important thing is that it was declared at $ 2500. And exactly the same price can already buy IMAC 5K, which is not just a monitor, but a full-fledged computer, and even incomparably more elegant outwardly. Perhaps, by the way, Dell's monitor sales start delay (it was scheduled for the fourth quarter of this year) is connected just with the exit computer Apple: After all, it is obvious that dell monitor Now it is impossible to sell at the stated price. So Apple is again ahead of the planet all.

But how successful it turned out iMac 5k? And whether it justifies its price - still quite large (especially if you consider the recent sharp rise in price of Apple products in Russia)? We studied the novelty in detail!

Equipment

The IMAC 5K packaging corresponds to the form and dimensions of the packaging of last year's 27-inch model. This is an asymmetric box with a narrower top and wider bottom, as a result of which the box as a whole looks like a pyramido-like. Not the most convenient solution from the point of view of storing the packaging of a computer (which, for example, may be needed when moving), but this form adds stability, so the box with a computer inside can be safely put on the floor and not be afraid that it is a leakage.

Inside the computer is securely fixed in foam forms. Separately, we note that all IMAC items are carefully sealed with films that securely protect the housing and scratch screen and other small damage. At the same time, the films are sprinkled quite easily, and after them there is no trace on the device itself. We have seen the same thing from past iMac models: Apple has enough constant standards here.

In addition to the iMac in the box, there is a network cable, Bluetooth Keyboard Apple Wireless Keyboard, wireless mouse Apple Magic Mouse, a brief manual of the user and a leaf with stickers. We wrote about the Wireless Keyboard in the 2010 IMAC review, and the Magic Mouse was devoted to a separate article.

Thus, the IMAC 5K equipment is no different from the configuration of other relevant models of the IMAC line, including the most accessible ones.

Design

As you know, Apple rarely updates the design of your computers: it remains unchanged several years. Here IMac 5k has a design that has first appeared in the 2012 models. This, of course, was not a surprise for us, but was interested in another: did anything affect the dimensions (the thickness and other parameters that are difficult to estimate the promotional photos) a new display?

The answer to this question was not so difficult and difficult: we had in stock for comparison 27-inch IMAC of the previous generation, so we just put them near and ... did not find any differences! In the disabled display, the displays look absolutely the same: it is impossible to determine where 5k, and where is the usual one. The hull did not thicker on any millimeter.

This is, of course, a huge technological achievement. Recall that when after iPad 2 (with a resolution of 1024 × 768), iPad came out with the Retina display (2048 × 1536), then it was noticeably thicker. And this is quite explained. So the fact that Apple engineers were able to preserve the previous dimensions are very cool to IMAC 5K. For comparison, here is a photograph of the Dell UltraSharp 27 Ultra HD 5K.

And here it is still necessary to consider that in IMAC engineers were able to place all components of a powerful computer, including the cooling system, etc.! So the winner of this comparison is obvious. But back to the design of IMAC. Like last year's model, all ports here are located behind, and their set is identical: four USB 3.0, two thunderbolt, Ethernet connector, SD / SDXC memory card slot and headphone socket 3.5 mm.

We will not describe the design and our impressions from it in detail, because, repeat, it has not changed compared to last year's model. We only note that so far no one could release a more stylish and elegant monoblock, the appearance of which would make such an impression as iMac.

Having become acquainted with the appearance of the computer and making sure that she did not suffer due to a radical increase in the resolution of the display, we go to the most interesting one to get acquainted with the screen.

Screen

First emotion when you turn on Imac 5K - "Wow!". After it immediately follows the thought: "Finally!". The Retina permission came to smartphones, then in the tablets, the laptops appeared in the tablets, and now there was a connection of monoblocks. A year ago, we join that IMAC is good, but only lacking Retina-permission. After MacBook Retina. Replaced on IMAC was a little uncomfortable. Of course, if the screen is located at a distance of an elongated hand, the lack of pixel density is not very striking. But that buzz from the picture, which we feel when working on MacBook Pro Retina, is still no. And so - happened.

We conducted a detailed screen examination using measuring instruments. Since our hardware and software package is designed to work with the Windows OS, then the IMAC installed a 64-bit version of Windows 8, and most tests were performed only under it.

The screen is covered with a glass plate with a mirror-smooth surface, and, judging by the reflection of objects in it, has a very efficient anti-glare filter. As a result, very high image clarity is saved, of course, there is no "crystalline" effect (local brightness variation) and the reflection on the screen does not interfere with the work. True, the noticeability of contamination on the screen surface increases somewhat, as they change the reflecting properties of the outer surface. There is no airbap between the layers of the screen. It also seemed to us that the surface of the screen had weak oleophobic (fat-repellent) properties, as it seems to be traces from fingers removed slightly easier, but appear at a lesser speed than in the case of conventional glass.

This screen uses an IPS type matrix. Micrographs demonstrate a typical structure of subpixels for IPS:

Note that at least at the time of testing the tests, the maximum resolution that managed to set under Windows was 3840 per 2160 pixels, while the image was scaled to the full screen. That is, under this OS, it was impossible to get an image one to one by pixels. On the contrary, under the "native" OS x Yosemite, the conclusion was carried out in a true resolution of 5120 per 2880 pixels. In confirmation, we give a photograph of the fragment of the world, where the vertical and horizontal black and white strips are displayed in the lower part of the black and white stripes thickness:

It can be seen that one pixel image exactly corresponds to one pixel (from the subpixel triads) of the screen.

Color coverage is slightly different from SRGB:

However, the deviations of the coordinates of the primary colors from the SRGB vertices are not very large, so visually colors on this monitor have natural saturation.

Under the X Yosemite OS, coverage will fit to the borders of the SRGB:

Below is a spectrum for a white field (white line) imposed on the spectra of red, green and blue fields (line of the corresponding colors):

Such a spectrum with a relatively narrow peak of blue and wide hubs of green and red colors is characteristic of monitors that use a white LED backlight with a blue emitter and a yellow phosphor.

Under the X Yosemite OS on the spectra, the result of the correction of coverage in the form of a small cross-mixing component is visible:

The graphs below show the color temperature on different sections of the gray scale and deviation from the spectrum of absolutely black bodies (parameter ΔE) under the two OS:

The closest to the black range can be not taken into account, since it is not so important in it, but the color characteristic measurement error is high. For household use, the color rendition is good and in the option "out of the box" since ΔE is substantially less than 10, the color temperature is very close to the standard 6500 K, while both parameters are unsolonged from the shade to the shade. A slightly enlarged variation under the X Yosemite OS can be explained by the presence of a graphic correction of color reproduction.

To determine the uniformity of black and white fields, as well as the contrast, we measured the brightness of 25 points of the screen located in 1/6 increments from the width and the height of the screen (the screen boundaries are not included). The contrast was calculated as the ratio of the brightness of the fields in the measured points.

Uniformity is excellent, and black, and as a result, contrast is slightly lower. Contrast is slightly higher typical for IPS matrix, although not the highest, of the matrix that occurred among monitors on this type. The following presents an idea of \u200b\u200bthe distribution of the brightness of the black field across the area of \u200b\u200bthe screen:

Only in the upper left corner on the edge of the screen there are a pair of areas with a noticeable increase in the level of black.

White field brightness in the center of the screen and power consumed from the network:

* OS Windows, no running applicationsUnder the X Yosemite OS in similar conditions, consumption was a couple of watts below.

In standby mode and in the off state, the computer consumes 0.07 W with periodic splashes to two with a small watt.

With a decrease in the brightness, only the brightness of the backlight changes, i.e., without prejudice to the quality of the image (the contrast and the number of distinguishable gradations), the screen brightness can be changed in very wide limits, which allows you to work with comfort and watch movies both in brightly lit and in Dark room. At any level of brightness, the illumination modulation does not within up to 100 kHz, which means the complete absence of flicker.

Works automatic brightness adjustment over the illumination sensor. It is located on the left of the chamber's eye on the front panel. In automatic mode, when changing external light conditions, the screen brightness is rising, and decreases. Under Windows, everything is simple - you can only include this feature. At the same time, in complete darkness, the auturance function reduces the brightness of up to 48 cd / m² (normally), in conditions lit by artificial offices (approximately 400 lux), it sets 280 kD / m² (it can be slightly blackened, but will come down), in a very bright environment (corresponds With a clear day outdoor lighting, but without direct sunlight - 20,000 LCs or a little more) increases to a maximum, that is, up to 430 cd / m² (as it should be). In general, this feature works adequately. Under the X Yosemite OS, the computer can also be trained to set the level of brightness by moving the brightness slider by hand to the required level when automatic brightness adjustment is enabled. For example, we have fully installed the brightness on a comfortable level for us in about 50 kD / m², and in the future, in the following three conditions, we obtained 44, 280-340 and 360-380 kD / m². Perhaps "teaching" with two or three levels of external illumination, other results can be obtained.

Judging by the dependences of brightness on time when the shades switching, no "overclocking" matrix is \u200b\u200bexplicitly given. Turning on and off when the black-white-black transition was 9.9 ms and 7.3 ms, respectively, the average total time for transitions between some halftons is 24.5 ms. From our point of view, this speed of the matrix is \u200b\u200bquite enough for games in dynamic games.

We determined the complete delay in the output from switching the video clip pages before starting the image output to the screen. At the same time, an unknown fixed value of the delay from the request to switch the video buffer page to start the ADC with an external photo sensor installed in the center of the monitor screen, as well as a certain variable delay due to the fact that Windows is not a real-time system with normalized delays . That is, quite a real full delay of a little bit more. As a result, the image output delay was about 34 ms. The value is not the smallest, but when working is still not tangible.

To find out how the screen brightness changes with the rejection of the perpendicular to the screen, we conducted a series of measuring the brightness of black, white and shades of gray in the center of the screen in a wide range of angles, deviating the sensor axis in the vertical, horizontal and diagonal (from the angle in the angle) directions.

In the vertical plane	In a horizontal plane
Diagonally	Brightness of the black field as a percentage of the maximum brightness of the white field
Contrast

Reducing brightness by 50% of the maximum value:

Note a smooth reduction in brightness when the rejection of the perpendicular to the screen in the horizontal direction, the graphs do not intersect in the entire range of the measured angles. The brightness of the deviation in the vertical direction drops a little faster. With a deviation in the diagonal direction, the behavior of the brightness of shades has an intermediate character between vertical and horizontal directions. The brightness of the black field with a diagonal deviation increases to a minimum. In fact, the screen is deprived of such a shortage as a diagonal flavoring of a black field inherent in one degree or another to all screens on IPS matrices. This is achieved through the use of a special leveling layer. Contrast in the range of angles ± 82 ° for all directions exceeds 10: 1.

For the quantitative characteristics of the change in color reproduction, we conducted colorimetric measurements for white, gray (127, 127, 127), red, green and blue, as well as light red, light green and light blue fields in full screen using an installation similar to that What was used in the previous test. The measurements were carried out in the range of angles from 0 ° (the sensor is directed perpendicular to the screen) to 80 ° in increments of 5 °. The resulting intensity values \u200b\u200bwere recalculated in ΔE relative to the measurement of each field when the sensor is perpendicular to the screen relative to the screen. The results are presented below:

As a reference point, you can choose a deviation of 45 °, which can be relevant in case, for example, if the image on the screen views two people at the same time. Criterion for preserving the correct color can be considered ΔE less than 3.

From the graphs it follows that with a deviation at the level of 45 degrees ΔE less or at least not much higher than 3 for all tested shades. Good color stability is one of the main advantages of IPS type matrices.

Total we have a unique screen screen. Visually very clear, with a mirror-smooth surface, but not glad. On the IPS matrix with stable flowers, but without diagonal flames of black. Also, the advantages should be attributed to a very wide range of brightness, adequately operating automatic adjustment of brightness (under the "native" OS, it may be necessary to "train"), the lack of flickering of the backlight and, of course, is very high resolution, unfortunately inaccessible (for now?) mode one to one by pixels under Windows. There are some oddities with a gamma curve in the bright area, but they are solved by calibration and profiling, without which, however, in the event of professional work with color and so do not do. In general, the screen quality is very, very high.

At the end of the screen conversation, we note a curious fact: use IMAC 5K with other Mac computers as an external display is not possible. There is a separate unambiguous phrase about it:

Please note that the IMAC computer (with the Retina 5K display, 27 inches, the end of 2014) does not support external display mode.

Why is that? Riddle. Maybe Apple believes that it makes no sense to connect more weak computers to imac 5k. But how is Mac Pro, for example? And why not let the laptop models and iMac 5K Mac Mini.which will come out in a few years and, therefore, will be even more powerful?

Operating system and

iMAC 5K comes with a pre-installed OS X 10.10 Yosemite operating system.

Yosemite - the newest version OS X, its main features - a new "flat" appearance of icons, inheriting iOS 7 style, the appearance of ICloud Drive, Superior Search Spotlight, Extended Notifications panel and the most deep mutual integration with iOS.

A complete list of innovations, of course, is much more - you can familiarize yourself with it. But we will tell you the impressions of the use of the opportunities that we most like the soul and became part of everyday work with Mac.

So, the search for SPOTLIGHT is now displayed not in the upper right corner, but right in the middle of the screen. Moreover, we can immediately see the contents of the found documents, folders, letters, etc. For example, you need to copy the address that is written in the TXT file. Previously, the file had to be opened and from there copy information. Now you can copy the desired line straight from Spotlight.

Expanded notification panel, opened on the right, is now equipped with the "Today" panel. It displays various widgets (you can add or delete them, although the default is small). So, it turned out to be incredibly convenient to carry out a calculator there (now it is not necessary to go for a calculator every time or keep the calculator icon in Dock).

It is also useful to display the weather, the possibility directly from the "Today" panel Write the message iMessage or publish status on Facebook. On the other side, it is not clear how, for example, making a calendar for a month (at least numbers only), the display of events is not only for the nearest working day, but according to the nearest planned events, etc. That is, there is not enough functionality or it is implemented Not the most intuitive way (basic possibilities we do not take).

Very important point - the appearance of ICloud Drive. Now the iCloud is used not only to synchronize the content of certain applications, but gets the functionality of a full-fledged cloud storagesimilar to Dropbox. As in the case of Dropbox, you get a separate folder that is displayed in the Finder, and any files and folders can be copied to it. After that, they will be synchronized with the server and automatically turn out to be on a MAC friend connected to the same ICLOUD account.

At the same time, unlike Dropbox, not 2 GB are provided for free, and 5 GB. But this figure is dying, because it includes not only the files recorded by you in the appropriate folder, but all the ICLOUD materials, that is, the mail, backups iOS devices, etc. Another problem is that for iOS devices there is no such an application that, as the Dropbox application, allowed to see the content of the ICloud Drive folder in one place. And last: one of the reasons for the superpopularity of Dropbox is the availability of it in the form of a native application absolutely on all platforms, including the most exotic (BlackBerry 10, Jolla, etc.). For this reason, Dropbox is ideal and, alas, while irreplaceable for users often turn from the device to the device and not ready to associate itself with one ecosystem. But, nevertheless, ICLOUD DRIVE is a step in the right direction. And if Apple will develop it, focusing on the same Dropbox, then for MAC users it can be a very useful working tool.

However, now Apple has taken a course not so much on strengthening the relationship with third-party devices (Namely in this direction I wanted to improve the ICloud Drive), how much to expand and deepen the interaction between iOS devices and Mac. In OS X 10.10, two new terms appeared for this: Continuity and Handoff.

So, now you can receive phone calls entering the iPhone, directly from your Mac or iPad, watch and send SMS using Mac (not just emissage messages, as before), finally, continue to work on the Mac started on the iPhone, and On the contrary.

Receiving calls using a computer is, of course, "wow". The first time is difficult to believe it. But even harder - to get used to use it. The main minus is obvious: all around your conversation is heard, and your interlocutor is what is happening around. Well, if you are talking at home, you can not move to another room ... I caught myself thinking that although I use Mac and at work, and at home, never answered calls through the computer (not counting test calls). However, I do not exclude that someone this possibility can be very useful - for example, how to replace the speakerphone on the smartphone. In addition, it is convenient that you immediately see who calls you or writes SMS - do not need to reach your smartphone.

About SMS - this is just more useful in real life, because sometimes it happens that either in SMS want to write a relatively long text (congratulations on some holiday, say), and then it is more convenient to dial it on the computer, or, on the contrary, The SMS has contained some information that is more convenient to transfer using a computer (for example, a phone of some person - then you are directly on Mac create a new contact in the appropriate application and copy the phone from the message).

As for the continuation of work (this is the concept of Handoff - "Transfer"), then here is meant here. Suppose you have opened some web link to the iPhone or iPad, but then decided to continue working with the site on Mac. In Dock you will see the Safari icon on the left, as if separated from the rest and marked with a special icon.

By clicking on it, you will see the same page that was opened on the iPhone or iPad. Similarly, the mail is also working. If you started to dial a letter to Mail, and then moved to Mac, you can continue from the same place on which they stopped. Of course, all this works only in Apple applications (namely with Mail, Safari, maps, messages, reminders, calendar, contacts, notes, Keynote, Numbers and Pages), so if you prefer alternative mail client Or the browser, then Handoff will not be able to use.

In general, Yosemite 10.10 can be called the most significant and large-scale update of OS X in recent years that seriously influenced the user sensations and opportunities. But in many new features, unrealized potential is felt. Therefore, we hope that in the next major update, Apple will reveal this potential and develop the ideas laid down in Yosemite.

Returning to the IMAC, we note that the OS itself, and all the pre-installed applications (including office programs Pages, Numbers and Keynote, as well as the ILIFE package) are optimized for 5k resolution, that is, we will not note any "forest" and other problems. Here is the LaunchPad screenshot (the image is available in the original resolution).

Here you can evaluate and updated icons, and drawing parts. In terms of permission, it is the highest, but the objects themselves are less detailed and more specified precisely because of the refusal of the notorious skiorphism.

Also give the screenshot of Final Cut Pro X. This application is not included in the set preset applications And it is purchased separately, but, nevertheless, it is also optimized for the resolution of imac 5k.

Considering that the main use of IMAC 5K, in our opinion, is a video editing, the correctness of the display of Final Cut Pro x is particularly important here.

Configuration

Now consider the most details of the hardware configuration and iMAC performance 5K.

There is only one version of the basic configuration of this model. However, when ordering in the Apple's online store, you can improve the four parameters: processor, RAM, video card and storage.

Note that, in contrast to the usual 27-inch iMac, all IMAC 5K configuration options suggest the use of a flash drive (in a hybrid version, that is, Fusion Drive, or "in pure form").

We have visited the basic configuration of IMAC 5K. Create detailed specifications.

27-inch Apple Imac with Reetina 5K display
CPU		Intel Core i5-4690.
Chipset		Intel Z87.
RAM		8 GB DDR3-1600
Video subsystem		AMD RADEON R9 M290X (2 GB GDDR5)
Screen		27 inches (5120 × 2880)
Sound subsystem		Cirrus Logic CS4206.
Storage device		Fusion Drive (HDD ST1000DM003 (1 TB, 7200 rpm, SATA600) + Apple SSD SD0128F (128 GB))
Optical drive		not
Kartovoda		SDXC.
Network interfaces	Wired network	Broadcom NetXtreme BCM57766.
	Wireless network	Broadcom BCM4360 (802.11b / G / N / AC)
	Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.0.
Interfaces and ports	USB (3.0 / 2.0)	4/0
	Thunderbolt.	2
	Microphone input	not
	Entry to headphones	there is
IP telephony	Webcam	there is (FaceTime)
	Microphone	there is
Overall dimensions with stand		650 × 516 × 203 mm
Weight		9.54 kg

The basis of this monoblock is a 22-nanometer processor of the fourth-generation (Haswell code name) with a nominal clock frequency of 3.5 GHz, which in TURBO Boost mode can increase to 3.9 GHz. The processor has 4 kernels and does not support Hyper-Threading technology. The size of its cache L3 is 6 MB, and TDP is 84 watts.

Also in the equipping of a computer includes a graphic video card aMD processor RADEON R9 M290X with 2 GB of dedicated video memory GDDR5, 8 GB of RAM RAM3-1600, which works in two-channel mode (two memory modules 4 GB), and a hybrid drive Fusion Drive, which is a combination of HDD ST1000DM003 with a capacity of 1 TB and Apple SSD SD0128F 128 GB capacity

Communication capabilities of the monoblock iMac are determined by the presence of a two-band (2.4 and 5 GHz) module wireless communication Based on the Broadcom BCM4360 chip supporting 802.11a / B / G / N / AC standards. In addition to supporting Wi-Fi, IMAC implemented bluetooth module 4.0, as well as a gigabit wired interface based on the Broadcom NetXTreme BCM57766 controller.

We present the screenshots of the "System Report".

As we see, in terms of hardware configuration, we have a classic desktop computer. Actually, we draw attention to this because very many monoblocks are based on a laptop platform with all the arising minuses in terms of performance. Well, from the IMAC monoblock with the Retina 5K display, with such a configuration, you can expect a very decent level of performance.

Performance testing in OS X medium

Let's see how this configuration will manifest itself in tests. First, we test IMAC 5K in the native OS X environment, and then carry out a number of tests on our standard laptop technique designed to work under Windows. We emphasize that the actual use of IMAC 5K under Windows on this moment It is not very advisable because, as we found out when testing the display, Windows cannot even completely use the resolution of the display. Perhaps in the future the corresponding drivers for the video card will appear in the future, but so far to buy IMAC 5K with an eye to work in Windows - at least risky and strange. Therefore, Windows tests have, rather, theoretical value, allowing us to obtain the data that we cannot get in the OS X environment, and compare them with other configurations that we have on tests. But it is primitive after all the performance in OS X, and here we have a new mini method of testing in Final Cut Pro X.

Detailed description of the methodology and test files are available on the link. Here you give a table with the results. For clarity, we compared them with the results of some other Mac, namely: with the younger basic configuration of the 27-inch iMac last year, the average configuration of the newest Mac Mini and the maximum configuration of the 15-inch MacBook Pro Retina.

	imac with Retina 5K display, Intel Core i5-4690, 4 cores, 3.5 GHz (Turbo Boost up to 3.9 GHz)	iMAC 27 "(Late 2013), Intel Core i5-4570, 4 cores, 3.2 GHz (Turbo Boost up to 3.6 GHz)	Mac Mini (Late 2014), Intel Core i5-4278U, 2 cores, 2.6 GHz (Turbo Boost up to 3.1 GHz)	MacBook Pro Retina 15 "(MID 2014), Intel Core i7-4870HQ, 4 cores, 3.2 GHz (Turbo Boost up to 3.6 GHz)
Stabilization (Final Cut Pro X)	15:16	20:28	39:56	26:52
Black and White (Final Cut Pro X)	2:53	4:50	7:57	8:56
Export 720p (Compressor)	24:08	24:59	48:59	24:14
Export 4K (Compressor)	4:05	4:08	5:40	3:50

As we see, in the Final Cut Pro x tests (stabilization and application of the Black & White effect), the new IMAC has become an unconditional leader. In exports through compressor, its results are not so impressive: both more old Mac. The discrete graphics showed the results at about the same level.

However, by the amount of tests, it can be said that the IMAC 5K is the most optimal solution for working with the video material (not counting Mac Pro, which is almost certainly more productive, but we, alas, have not been tested for this technique).

From synthetic tests, we, of course, could not use GeekBench 3. The results are below.

If in one-core mode, the new IMAC is ahead of all, then in multi-core, as we see, it is bypassing the 15-inch MacBook Pro Retina. But this is quite logical, because there is Core-i7 (albeit with a lower frequency), and not Core-i5. However, as it has shown testing in Final Cut Pro X, a sense of high performance MacBook Pro Retina is not always, because the laptop quickly goes into the trottling, dropping the frequency and losing all the advantage. And just at the IMAC 5K, we never noticed such a problem: even after half an hour in Final Cut Pro x, it remained only a little warm.

However, we will still talk about the work of the computer under the load and efficiency of the cooling system, but as long as we see how the productivity of 3D graphics is in games. This will help us a multiplatform Benchmark GFXBENCH 3.0.

The most interesting result for us is in the upper line in the "on the screen" column. Manhattan is the newest 3D scene using OpenGL 4.1, and the result with its help shows whether the IMAC 5K will cope with such a scene if it is displayed in the native resolution for it. Answer: Yes, it will cope. This indicates the number of frames per second (34 FPS), which are demonstrated in the scene. The result on the verge (less than 30 would be uncomfortable), but still. Well, if the same scene will be displayed in the resolution of Full HD, here the performance of IMAC 5k is enough with an excess.

Alas, it is impossible to accurately measure how many frames are demonstrated per second real games From the Mac App Store on the IMAC 5K screen - there is simply no such tool. But we will appreciate it on the most modern Windows games, from which it will be possible to conclude and about the performance of any other games.

Work under load and in idle mode

To analyze the efficiency of the cooling system, memory and drive performance, we had to install on a monoblock operating system Windows 8 (such an analysis under OS X is simply impossible).

In idle mode, as must be, the frequency of the processor in the monoblock is 800 MHz (naturally, we are talking about a balanced power consumption scheme), that is, there is no complaints to Intel Speedstep technology. The temperature of the processor in this mode is approximately 50 ° C.

When the processor is loaded, the STRESS CPU (Utility AIDA64 Extreme Edition is a system stability test, which uses integer calculations, the processor frequency is 3.7 GHz. The temperature of the processor in this load mode increases to 75 ° C.

When the processor loads the STRESS FPU test, which uses the calculations with a floating point and is more heated by the processor, the maximum frequency of the processor is 3.5 GHz, and its kernels increases to 85 ° C.

Analysis of the work of the monoblock using the AIDA64 utility allows us to conclude that the cooling system is completely coping with its tasks. None when loading the processor does not overheat and does not observe trottling. It should be added that no matter how much the processor and the video card is loaded, to hear the cooling system work is practically not possible. This monoblock is very quiet.

Memory Subsystem and Data Subsystem Performance

According to the AIDA64 Cache & Memory Benchmark utility, the data recording speed is 23637 MB / s, and the read speed is 23,100 MB / s. For DDR3-1600 memory (peak bandwidth 12800 MB / s) In two-channel operation mode, these are quite typical indicators.

As already noted, one of the features of the IMAC monoblock is its Fusion Drive storage subsystem consisting of an HDD disk with a capacity of 1 TB and SSD drive with a capacity of 128 GB.

The Atto Disk Benchmark utility determines the maximum consistent reading rate at about 165 MB / s, and the sequential recording speed is at about 160 MB / s.

CrystalDiskMark utility gives approximately the same results.

Well, also give the test results of the HD Tune Pro utility:

Testing performance in real applications under Windows 8

In conclusion of our review, we also give the results of testing the monoblock of the IMAC with the Retina 5K display when using the operating windows systems 8. To assess the performance, we used our traditional methodology using Benchmarks IXBT Notebook Benchmark v.1.0 and IXBT Game Benchmark v.1.0.

Test results in Benchmark IXBT Notebook Benchmark v.1.0 are shown in the table. In addition, for clarity, we also added the test results of the testing of 21.5-inch monoblock IMAC (MID 2014) of the initial level.

Logical group tests	Reference system	iMAC 21,5 "(MID 2014)	iMac with Retina 5K display
Video converting, points	100	114,7	278,6
Mediacoder x64 0.8.25.5560, seconds	408,1	355,8	146,5
Creating a video content, scores	100	107,2	229,8
Adobe Premiere Pro CC, Seconds	1115,7	1024,5	427,9
Adobe After Effects CC, Seconds	1975,4	1847,3	910,7
PHOTODEX PROSHOW GOLD 5.0.3276, seconds	913,6	864,7	425,7
Processing digital photos, points	100	138,5	241,3
Adobe Photoshop CC, Seconds	1834,0	1324,5	760,2
Audio treatment, points	100	107,4	188,4
Adobe Audition CC, Seconds	880	819,2	467,1
Declamation of text, scores	100	90,0	144,1
ABBYY FineReader 11, seconds	115,3	128,1	80,0
Archiving and unzipping data, scores	100	99,7	158,0
WinRar 5.0 Archiving, Seconds	313,8	313,3	176,0
WinRAR 5.0 Unzip, Seconds	12,6	12,7	9,0
Application and Content download speed, scores	100	39,9	59,2
Application and Content Download Speed, Seconds	157,4	394,2	265,9
Integral performance result, scores	100	94,1	169,9

As you can see, in Windows-apps, the IMAC monoblock with the Retina 5K display is almost 70% a typical ultrabook (our reference system). Actually, this is understandable because Imac 5K has a desktop system configuration. In general, in terms of performance in non-chamber iMac applications with the Retina 5K display based on the Intel Core i5-4690 processor, it corresponds to an approximately top-end laptop configuration with a quad-core Intel Core i7-4700HQ processor.

Now consider the IMAC monoblock test results with the Retina 5K display in games. All gaming tests were launched at a resolution of 1920 × 1080.

Gaming Test	Maximum quality		Minimum quality
	The average fps	Minimum fps	The average fps	Minimum fps
ALIENS VS PREDATOR D3D11 BENCHMARK	51,0	-	164,9	-
Grid 2.	65,9	51,5	189,4	153,4
BIOSHOCK INFINITE.	51,6	15,9	190,8	30,1
World of Tanks.	65,3	28,0	100,5	39,0
Hitman: Absolution	28,9	24,0	67,3	54,0

Actually, the results are quite indicative and do not require comments. Conclusion In this case, you can only be made: even when settings on maximum quality You can play almost all games. In short, this monoblock can be used and as a game PC.

conclusions

We really wanted to find when testing iMac with Retina 5K display any serious hidden disadvantages - you need to see the stains in the sun! But upon completion of testing, we cannot but admit that before us - practically perfect computerThat is suitable for both the professionals of all the masters and gamers, and simply use the users who want to have the best - no matter how much it cost. Imac 5K is a desktop performance without any discounts on a stunning design of the body, an excellent cooling system, and the main thing is unique in terms of its qualities and characteristics of the display. Present Miracle Computer Construction!

Of course, some small nuances (not even disadvantages, namely, the peculiarities that limit the possibilities of non-standard use) we found. For example, the impossibility of using the IMAC under Windows with the use of full permission (although Windows on IMAC 5K still looks great) or inability works imac In the external display mode (it is not entirely clear why, after all, someone may want to use it in conjunction with Mac Pro). Traditionally mention the impossibility of upgrading Mac computers. It is also curious about a small loss in several performance tests by a 15-inch MacBook Pro Retina laptop, which is explained by using Intel Core i5 processor, and not Core i7. But all this can hardly become an obstacle when buying.

So, perhaps, the only one (but truly serious) deterrent factor is the price. In Russia, it was possible to buy about 115 thousand rubles in Russia to increase the prices of IMAC 5k, now the price tag increased up to 145 thousand rubles (in the US, the cost remained former: 2499 dollars). Is this model of such money? Answer this question is as difficult and at the same time simply, how to answer the question whether the Tesla Model S car is worthwhile. If the goal is to get from point A to point B, it is definitely not. If the maximum comfort is important, perfection in every detail and the feeling of involvement in innovation, then yes. Such things are buying wealthy enthusiasts, perfectionists and those people who are important self-opticalization (for example, in personal Accounts Top managers of large companies in which meetings are sometimes held with partners, interviews and the like, should be, of course, Imac 5K). At the same time, to say that it is clean water "Ponte", it would be completely unfair. And to argue that the price is overestimated and there is an overpayment for the image - too, it is also impossible. In the case of IMAC 5K, it suffices to recall the declared price tag to the Dell monitor, which clearly does not apply for the status of the image product.

And on this background, even the increase in the ruble price of IMAC is not much dramatically, since the target audience of this product understands that there is nothing more than smaller, nor even for big money (for the combination of qualities) can not be bought in principle, but price fluctuations within a few tens of thousands for these people and companies are not fundamental (such a computer is clearly not bid and not postponing several months from salaries).

At the end of the review, we can only make obvious: to award the IMAC with the Retina 5K display, our editorial Award Original Design, noting a unique combination of external beauty, engineering innovation and user qualities of this product.