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Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone could help! I'm about to purchase a brand new iMac (the ones which came out late October 2009) and for ages I was certain on getting the 27" because it looked so beautiful and I could double it up as a TV in my room! The only trouble is, now that I've actually had time to calm down from my iMac mania and actually think about just HOW big that screen is, I'm starting to worry... is it TOO big?
Bear in mind that my room is not very big, and my desk certainly isn't big (as you can see in the picture below) so I wouldn't be sitting far away from the screen to do my everyday tasks (such as emailing, surfing the internet, writing essays etc.) The only time I would be sitting far away from the screen is to watch films/ tv shows which I do pretty regularly but I'd say I surf the net more.
Do you think the new 27" iMac is going to be too big for my desk? I'm starting to think the 21.5" would be more suitable as I'm not a movie editor or publisher who needs a lot of windows open at once. I do like to play games, but not heavy ones, I mostly play The Sims so I think 21.5" is big enough for that?!
Thanks very much!

You should go to an Apple Store if possible to see them in person.
Also, the 27-inch iMac has pretty high pixel density (small pixels), so the comfortable viewing distance may be about the same as with your current laptop. You have a much bigger screen, but things on the screen are not necessary going to look bigger. So you may not be sitting any further back. Of course, if you play a movie in full screen mode, it will be much bigger, and you'll have to back up.
The 21.5-inch iMac has slightly larger pixels. It may have the best combination of characteristics for your situation. And the screen is not as big, but is otherwise just as nice. But again, if you are near an Apple Store or other reseller, go take a look in person.

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