Height of 27" iMac including stand

Hopefully a simple question here... I'm thinking of getting a new 27" iMac in the near future, now that Apple has just released the upgraded models. One thing I'm not quite sure of though... I was under the impression that the total height from the bottom of the stand to the top of the screen is about 20.4" tall, but when I looked at the Tech Specs page the graphic http://images.apple.com/imac/images/specsdimensions_b20100727.jpg leads me to believe that this might just be the height of the main body of the machine, not counting a few more inches for the stand. Is the graphic just a bit misleading, or do I need to factor in some extra height?
Also, is there any guidance on how much clearance I need to allow for adequate cooling?
I have somewhat limited space above my desk surface, otherwise I wouldn't be concerned... as I tend to keep desktops for quite awhile I thought I'd treat myself to a 27" model but only if it fits somewhat comfortably in the space. Thanks!

Welcome to Apple Discussions.
The measurements Apple uses are from the base to the top of the computer. As far as I know Apple doesn't publish specifications about how much clearance the computer needs. However common sense tells me that it should not be boxed in however if you must ensure the space has at least 2-4" around each of the 4 sides for adequate ventilation.
Macs are known to run a little warm so it might be wise to rethink where you want to place it if you don't have adequate ventilation. Using external fans usually isn't a good idea as they tend to blow dust into the computer .
Regards,
Roger

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