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iOS Screen size... important when developing iPhone applictaions?

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chipandtoast

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Nov 14, 2009
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Will an iMac be better than a MacBook when developing iPhone applications because it has a bigger screen and is faster. Or will the extra screen space and processor speed not really matter while developing?
I ask because at the moment I cant afford a MacBook and a big 20+ inch monitor.
 
Eraserhead

Eraserhead

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Nov 3, 2005
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I develop on my MacBook fine. To be honest processor is basically irrelevant for development.
 
PhoneyDeveloper

PhoneyDeveloper

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Sep 2, 2008
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If you NEED a laptop then get one. If you don't need a laptop then get a 24" iMac. The 24" screen is great.
 
Eraserhead

Eraserhead

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Nov 3, 2005
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Look on their website. I got a professional quality Dell 22" for £200 earlier this year.
 
ArtOfWarfare

ArtOfWarfare

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Nov 26, 2007
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Not at all. Any recent mac model should have plenty of screen retail space and processor to develop for the iPhone.

Personally, I use a 24" iMac, but I'm sure a laptop would work fine if you were willing to use Spaces to go between the documentation and XCode.
 
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