Hello. I'm currently shopping for a computer for college after my Windows computer stopped working. I wanted my next computer to be a Mac as I've heard good things about them. However, I am having a tough time deciding between two options that end up to be around the same price based on the configurations I've chosen. I was thinking of either getting:
15" Retina MacBook Pro (w/ Nvidia graphics) or
21.5" iMac (w/ Nvidia graphics and 256gb SSD) + Base Model 11" MacBook Air
The most demanding software I would be using is Adobe CS6, Pro-E, and Autodesk Inventor in Bootcamp/Parallels. I have an external monitor I can use and I probably use my computer at a desk about 75% of the time. Given this information and based on your experience, which of these would be better overall? My other concern is that some of these computers may be due for an update soon: not sure if now is a good time to buy or if I should wait. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Steve
15" Retina MacBook Pro (w/ Nvidia graphics) or
21.5" iMac (w/ Nvidia graphics and 256gb SSD) + Base Model 11" MacBook Air
The most demanding software I would be using is Adobe CS6, Pro-E, and Autodesk Inventor in Bootcamp/Parallels. I have an external monitor I can use and I probably use my computer at a desk about 75% of the time. Given this information and based on your experience, which of these would be better overall? My other concern is that some of these computers may be due for an update soon: not sure if now is a good time to buy or if I should wait. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Steve
