The Apple iMac is the standard bearer when it comes to the all in one desktop market. The new configuration of iMac comes with wider screen and a couple of new features. It offers a high-resolution 27-inch screen and, with some alterations, this desktop could replace your TV with crisp bright, high-definition video display for all to see.

The iMac looks almost the same as the older configurations at a glance but then a closer look would reveal the iconic protruding “Jay Leno chin” is slimmer. The new one has a black bezel around the screen. The new iMac arrives with a wireless mouse and keyboard. Only thing you need to have is a cord for power, as far as you have wireless networking.

The iMacs, both 21.5-inch and 27-inch and, now have 3.06-GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processors that can be upgraded to 3.33 GHz. The system (27-inch) also arrives with 4GB DDR3 memory with a provision for up to 16GB, a 1TB hard, ATI Radeon HD 4670 graphics and, the Apple Remote is an elective.

The 27-inch iMac can also be arranged with a quad-core Core i5 or Core i7 processor. The 27-inch screen is LED backlit. HD videos appear excellent on the iMac. The system is strong enough to play 1080p videos smoothly in iTunes, Quicktime, or on the Web like on YouTube. The screen can be viewed from a wide angle. The system does not have a Blu-ray option. The 1TB 7,200rpm SATA drive of the system is sufficient for most users.

The Mini Display Port of 27-inch iMac can be made use of to fix one of Apple’s 24-inch LED-backlit displays or VGA adapter or any other display with a DVI. The connector can operate as a port for video-in with an adapter. The iMac now comes with an SD card slot. All iMacs now arrives with a wireless keyboard and mouse. Now, the top of the mouse is a surface like two-finger trackpad.

The iMac has all the requisite green ratings. The iMac also offers current version of iLife ‘09 including iPhoto, iTunes, iDVD and iWeb. Neat programs like Photo Booth exist on the system as diversions. The performance of the system is pretty well. The system is also fast at 3D and day-to-day tasks. The iMac is also faster than its competitors, excepting the quad-core equipped ZX6810-01.