What should I buy?

Serban · Jan 29, 2013, 12:02 PM

I have two option, forget about portability and the storage, those are not an issue for me.

1 Macbook pro retina 13" standard-1699$
or
2 iMac 21.5" 2.9 ghz i5, 1Tfusion drive, Geforce 650M-1750$

RedCroissant · Jan 29, 2013, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Serban

I have two option, forget about portability and the storage, those are not an issue for me.

1 Macbook pro retina 13" standard-1699$
or
2 iMac 21.5" 2.9 ghz i5, 1Tfusion drive, Geforce 650M-1750$

iMac. I have an iBook G4 and the 12" screen gets tiring after a while just like the 13" rMBP screen would. It's always a joy coming back to my 20" iMa screen.

designs216 · Jan 29, 2013, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Serban

I have two option, forget about portability and the storage, those are not an issue for me.

1 Macbook pro retina 13" standard-1699$
or
2 iMac 21.5" 2.9 ghz i5, 1Tfusion drive, Geforce 650M-1750$

What will you use it for?

talmy · Jan 29, 2013, 12:27 PM

If portability is not an issue, always go with a desktop system. Better ergonomics and performance/cost.

xShane · Jan 29, 2013, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Serban

I have two option, forget about portability and the storage, those are not an issue for me.

1 Macbook pro retina 13" standard-1699$
or
2 iMac 21.5" 2.9 ghz i5, 1Tfusion drive, Geforce 650M-1750$

iMac for sure. The 13" rMBP doesn't have a dedicated GPU (graphics) as the iMac does. This will make a huge difference in any video rendering or applications (such as video games or video editing). The screen is obviously way bigger, too (more screen real estate).

Serban · Jan 30, 2013, 01:39 PM

i think beside day by day use, probably ill do something games too, but not top system req games.

designs216 · Jan 30, 2013, 02:08 PM

Yeah go for the iMac. I'm very curious to get feedback about that fusion drive technology and how users like the thinner profile.

Serban · Jan 30, 2013, 04:11 PM

Can i use the iMac screen for a macbook air?

Jan 29, 2013, 12:02 PM	#1
Serban macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2013	What should I buy? I have two option, forget about portability and the storage, those are not an issue for me. 1 Macbook pro retina 13" standard-1699$ or 2 iMac 21.5" 2.9 ghz i5, 1Tfusion drive, Geforce 650M-1750$
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talmy macrumors 68030 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Oregon	If portability is not an issue, always go with a desktop system. Better ergonomics and performance/cost. __________________ 27" i7 iMac, 15" MacBook Pro, Mac mini with SL Server, 4 other Macs and an Apple TV.
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Jan 30, 2013, 01:39 PM	#6
Serban Thread Starter macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2013	i think beside day by day use, probably ill do something games too, but not top system req games.
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designs216 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: On the way to M-83	Yeah go for the iMac. I'm very curious to get feedback about that fusion drive technology and how users like the thinner profile.
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Jan 30, 2013, 04:11 PM	#8
Serban Thread Starter macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2013	Can i use the iMac screen for a macbook air?
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