$1000, macbook or imac?

[dwd3885]

so with leopard finally coming out, i'm looking to buy a mac. now, i really love to be portable, though i don't really use my current laptop that much around the house (it kinda just stays stuck on my desktop most of the time) so i do'nt know how much i'd actually use the portability of the laptop.

I don't really do a lot, so I think the macbook or imac would be great for me. mbp too expensive for me at the moment. But my sister has the white macbook, so I don't really want the same one. Isn't Apple rumored to be releasing new macbooks any moment now?

So can someone compare what I can get for about $1000 in Mac world. iMac or macbook? mac mini is out of equation

 

[basesloaded190]

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/91354002/wo/1L2YpFwid4CT3Crzs3D20YxGiJ1/2.?p=0
thats your basic setup for a macbook. thats brand new and its entry level in every way. thats a great laptop for the basic computer needs. don't get me wrong. if you want something a little more than that you might consider looking for a refurbished macbook if thats something you would consider because there you might get more bang for your buck at the price you want to pay.

 

[dwd3885]

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/91354002/wo/1L2YpFwid4CT3Crzs3D20YxGiJ1/2.?p=0
thats your basic setup for a macbook. thats brand new and its entry level in every way. thats a great laptop for the basic computer needs. don't get me wrong. if you want something a little more than that you might consider looking for a refurbished macbook if thats something you would consider because there you might get more bang for your buck at the price you want to pay.

yea, definitely need a bigger hard drive, not be the whitebook. refurbished mbp's can get cheaper than $1499? idk thanks!

 

[mets1125]

Isn't Apple rumored to be releasing new macbooks any moment now?

Thats what the rumor is...most ppl say November (just in time for the holiday rush)

 

[basesloaded190]

Thats what the rumor is...most ppl say November (just in time for the holiday rush)

yes that is the rumor but i really don't think that they will be available in the 1000$ price range you are looking for...if they are im selling my macbook right now and getting a new one!

 

[MacinDoc]

MacBook = more portable, more easily upgradeable HD.
iMac = faster, much bigger HD, discrete graphics card, higher RAM capacity, much more monitor real estate.

Otherwise there's little difference.

 

[twoodcc]

go for the iMac if you don't really need the laptop

 

[ucfgrad93]

The key question to answer is how often will you use the portability of the laptop. If you like to roam around the house or around town then the laptop will be the better choice.