24" iMac or 15" MBP 128MB

[jstad]

I can either buy a 24" iMac or the base model 15" MBP (with only 128MB video memory). What do you recommend? I have a 12" tablet notebook currently (up until I am authorized to sell it in may 08). So if I bought the MBP it would be used primarily as a desktop machine (with my Dell 2007WFP). So what do you think? Both are quite expensive and I just sold both my macbook and mac mini (if that matters lol).

I have two (maybe 3) main options to summarize:

20" Alum. iMac using the external display (2007WFP 1680x1050)

24" Alum. iMac (selling the external display)

15" Macbook Pro (8600GTM 128MB model) using external display

Opinions? Alternatives?

 

[roland.g]

24"

 

[tersono]

If you really need the portability then the MBP makes sense. If, as you say, it's going to be used as a desktop machine then the iMac is a far better choice

 

[jstad]

If you really need the portability then the MBP makes sense. If, as you say, it's going to be used as a desktop machine then the iMac is a far better choice

The thing is, since I have the tablet. Would it make sense to have two laptops? Until I am authorized from my work to sell the tablet I am S.O.L. on selling it.

 

[paddykev]

The iMac still uses laptop processors doesn't it? the only mac desktop that offers 'desktop' processors is the mac pro so technically it's a desktop computer with laptop components but it's still a screamer...
I'd still go for the iMac though, they look beautiful and so did my mbp but i dropped it and now its been dented and needs a new bottom case part which costs $200 which is like £120... to expensive

 

[marclapierre13]

I was in the same boat. I purchased the 2.2GHZ 15.4" mbp though in the long run. In a little while Im planning on getting an external monitor though.