Help with purchase

[Hjchjc]

Which machine would I benefit for longevity:

1. Macbook Pro 2018
i9. 32gb ram. 1tb. Vega 16 with 4gb when it comes out

2. iMac Pro
3.0ghz 10 core. 64gb and 1tb

I am planning to purchase both imac pro and macbook pro but not at same time. Kinda leaning towards imac pro because of macbook pro redesign rumor. Thanks

 

[maflynn]

In order to provide sound advice, we'll need to know what you'll be using the computer for.

Do you need 32GB, why do you need a vega (other then some hopes of longevity)?
Do you have any mobility needs, i.e., traveling or commuting and needing a computer?

macbook pro redesign rumor.

I don't believe we'll see any redesign in 2018, when will you plan on buying this?

 

[Hjchjc]

In order to provide sound advice, we'll need to know what you'll be using the computer for.

Do you need 32GB, why do you need a vega (other then some hopes of longevity)?
Do you have any mobility needs, i.e., traveling or commuting and needing a computer?


I don't believe we'll see any redesign in 2018, when will you plan on buying this?

I will be using it for photoshop, illustrator, and video editing. Also another factor is for future proofing.

I just overheard that macbook pro is rumored to have redesign sometime in 2019 or 4k display/thinner bazel.

 

[maflynn]

I will be using it for photoshop, illustrator, and video editing. Also another factor is for future proofing.

I can't speak for video editing, but it doesn't sound like you need 32GB of ram. All too often people opt for that, but the apps/computers are moving in a direction where 32GB is going to be a need. It might be needed for video editing, I'm ignorant of the needs and requirements of that.

I just overheard that macbook pro is rumored to have redesign sometime in 2019 or 4k display/thinner bazel.

I thought you were expecting a refresh in 2018, yeah, there's rumors floating around about a possible 2019 redesign.

If you don't need the machine now, the best advise is to hold off and buy it when it is a need.

I also wouldn't buy the iMac Pro, why not wait for that to get a refresh, but that's me.

 

[Ma2k5]

Which machine would I benefit for longevity:

1. Macbook Pro 2018
i9. 32gb ram. 1tb. Vega 16 with 4gb when it comes out

2. iMac Pro
3.0ghz 10 core. 64gb and 1tb

I am planning to purchase both imac pro and macbook pro but not at same time. Kinda leaning towards imac pro because of macbook pro redesign rumor. Thanks

I wouldn't get the i9, keep it i7 if going option 1.

I also wouldn't count on a redesign until 2020 at the earliest, might even be later.