iMac and macbook overkill

[tim2006]

I currently have a iMac C2D. I have 2 options

1) add a MB C2D now
2) wait for an update led screen/santa rosa.

I use my mac for itunes, iphoto, imovie, surf the web.

update: I got the macbook but now do not use the imac. I generally do not take the macbook to work all pc's. I use it on the couch which I love and used to do with my powerbook. The question is should I return it due to the fact that I am not using my nice imac and $1,200 is alot to surf the web from the couch.

 

[netdog]

Santa Rosa is not going to make some sort of drastic difference. There is always something better coming. Just get the MB.

 

[devilot]

I feel like a MB now is a portable duplicate.

To me, that reads as you not needing or even really wanting a laptop in addition to your iMac. So why get one? Save your money for when Apple releases something you can giddily purchase.

 

[TBi]

Santa Rosa is not going to make some sort of drastic difference. There is always something better coming. Just get the MB.

Actually Santa Rosa IS going to make a drastic difference. Especially with respect to graphics. It will be a better platform all round.

In your situation though maybe your best bet would be to sell the iMac and get a MB (or MBP) with an external monitor. You can use the laptop in lid closed mode as a desktop, and then take it with you on your travels when needed.

 

[tim2006]

any new comments

 

[Adamo]

If $1200 is a lot to you, stick to the iMac and get a cheap Windows XP laptop (I have an NC4400 that I use, it's tiny, 4 - 5 hours battery life, really light and is only used to surf the net from the couch).