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Does the new iMac have retina display?

I'm getting the new iMac when it comes out in December, and I'm going to install Office 2011 for it. However, reviews say it looks blurry on retina display. Should I get iWork's instead?

iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.2)

Posted on Oct 27, 2012 5:00 PM

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Posted on Oct 27, 2012 5:04 PM

The new iMacs do not have a retina display.

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Oct 27, 2012 10:46 PM in response to RRFS

I believe this is the first iMac model I am going to pass on and I've owned every model since they were introduced; i'm not in the market for a while since I just got one earlier this year, but there are too many things I'm not enthralled with. I actually checked out the new Mini since this fusion drive is an available option and the 5400 rpm slow drive was always what prevented me from wanting one. Combine with an external burner and a decent non-glare display (quite a few choices available) and it sounds like a good option to consider.

Oct 28, 2012 1:40 AM in response to Tauron

Going back to the question about office or iWork's, unless you have some compulsive requiment or a huge number of office document I don't really see the advantage over iWork's


As a personal and VERY light business user I find iWork's fulfills all my needs, pages and numbers are pretty good, but I never use keynote. There are other cheap option too such as open office.


On the new iMac front, it's worth remembering that the new 21" has NO user RAM upgrade, what you buy is what your stuck with. the 27" has user upgradedable RAM though.

Oct 28, 2012 7:58 AM in response to seventy one

Actually if the plugs and cables were placed between the iMac and its stand on the inside surface with the plugs facing down the cables would be much less obvious than the ones sticking out of the back of the unit now, and save the depth (thickness) they require for a less obvious space. 😉 If contructed properly the "Foot" would only be 3/4" thick and house the HD making replacement a snap. From 10' away I doubt you would even notice a difference.

Oct 28, 2012 8:20 AM in response to RRFS

If contructed properly the "Foot" would only be 3/4" thick and house the HD making replacement a snap. From 10' away I doubt you would even notice a difference.


You seem to be describing a Mini with an attached monitor????? 😝


But, you guys are missing the point: we are not supposed to be mucking around with anything, hence the new "not user upgradeable" design, hiding heretofore visible (and needed) system files, and iOS integration. We are supposed to be swayed by the ultra coolness and not worry about anything else.

Does the new iMac have retina display?

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