Save £550 on Apple’s 5K 27in iMac

If you’re in the market for a budget all-in-one desktop computer, Apple’s 27in iMac probably isn’t the best place to start, and the reason why is right there in the name: it’s Apple, and it’s 27 inches.

But it is a wonderful piece of hardware, combining sleek design with plenty of power and a big, impressive 5K screen. And now you can own the 2017 model for £550 less, as it’s ‘reduced to clear’ at John Lewis.

That means you’re getting the 27in iMac with an Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB RAM, a 1TB Fusion hard drive and a Radeon Pro 570 graphics for £1,199. John Lewis says this is a saving of £250, but that was on its sale price: two years back, this would have cost £1,749.

Okay, there’s a reason it’s reduced to clear: Apple has a 2019 version of the iMac, which is obviously significantly better. But, unsurprisingly, it’ll set you back at least £1,749, rising to £4,904 if you get all the bells and whistles.

And for most people, the 2017 model will prove a solid workhorse. “On its own, a 5K monitor will set you back around £680 for the Iiyama ProLite XB2779QQS,” Chris wrote in his review at the time. This puts the 5K iMac in a league of its own, offering a stunning display and a computer all in one stylish metal body.

“When you look at it like that, the 27-inch iMac with 5K Retina Display isn’t just amazing value, it’s a complete steal. Given the quality of the display, the speed of the internals, the build quality and the amazing wireless peripherals, there’s nothing out there that can touch this computer: it’s the ultimate all-in-one for professionals and for those that want the best, winning it a Best Buy award.”

It may not be top of the line any more, but at this price, it’s certainly worth considering.

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Alan Martin

Alan Martin is a freelance writer with more than a decade’s worth of experience, mainly in the technology space, with bylines at The Evening Standard, Tom's Guide, The i and many others. His main focus at Expert Reviews is ensuring that your next pick of phone or wearable is the right choice for you and represents the best possible value for money. In the past he’s covered a broad range of games, dental apparel and pet accessories and, on one memorable occasion, had to strip off to retrieve a rogue drone from a lake – such is his dedication to reviews.

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