Apple iMac Video

Video description: We haven't given it the full review treatment yet, but our first impression of the $1,699 iMac left us wowed by its expansive, vibrant display. We're eager to test the new iMac chops in the lab, but off-the-cuff, the screen alone might be enough to sway anyone shopping for a midrange all-in-one.

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