rMBP (15") or iMac (27")

GunZi · Dec 11, 2012, 11:55 AM

which one is best for a student? i mostly use the iPad in school, but my laptop at home. i want to switch to mac but i dont know which to get rMBP (15") or iMac (27"). for me the rMBP is more expensive because of taxes.

what are your thoughts? i'll be selling my old laptop for a decent price.

Chupa Chupa · Dec 11, 2012, 09:31 PM

What kind of school? Or where are you at in life? If you are transient like most students then a 27" anything will be a big boat anchor. It's for a person who will be in a place for a while. If that's you then I'd go with the rMBP. Great machine, easy to move.

rpramanik · Dec 11, 2012, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GunZi

which one is best for a student? i mostly use the iPad in school, but my laptop at home. i want to switch to mac but i dont know which to get rMBP (15") or iMac (27"). for me the rMBP is more expensive because of taxes.

what are your thoughts? i'll be selling my old laptop for a decent price.

Graphic design, or writing... Think screen space for your activities.

iMikeT · Dec 12, 2012, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by GunZi

which one is best for a student? i mostly use the iPad in school, but my laptop at home. i want to switch to mac but i dont know which to get rMBP (15") or iMac (27"). for me the rMBP is more expensive because of taxes.

Notebooks are not more expensive just because of taxes, they are simply more expensive, period.

Do you need power or a lot more power? Do you need to be mobile or will you work in a set location? How much screen real estate do you need, a lot or a hell of a lot more?

pukingpixels · Dec 12, 2012, 03:44 AM

Should be quite easy to answer by yourself.

Do you need the mobility - go for the rMBP. If not - go for the iMac.

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GunZi macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2012	rMBP (15") or iMac (27") which one is best for a student? i mostly use the iPad in school, but my laptop at home. i want to switch to mac but i dont know which to get rMBP (15") or iMac (27"). for me the rMBP is more expensive because of taxes. what are your thoughts? i'll be selling my old laptop for a decent price.
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Chupa Chupa macrumors 604 Join Date: Jul 2002	What kind of school? Or where are you at in life? If you are transient like most students then a 27" anything will be a big boat anchor. It's for a person who will be in a place for a while. If that's you then I'd go with the rMBP. Great machine, easy to move. __________________ Walled Garden ≠ Prison: "People who use Apple products considered their options, and chose Apple. If they regret their decision, they can dump it at any time." -- Harry McCracken, Technologizer.com
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Dec 12, 2012, 03:44 AM	#5
pukingpixels macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Sweden	Should be quite easy to answer by yourself. Do you need the mobility - go for the rMBP. If not - go for the iMac.
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