Looking at purchasing a MacBook Pro (Retina) or iMAC? - Need help! 1st time user

[ilovewindows]

Just as my title says, I'm looking to purchase an Apple laptop or desktop.

My choices right now lie with:

1. MacBook Pro - 15.4" - i7 - 16gb - Retina - SSD

2. iMAC - i7 - 16gb - ata - 27"

I mainly use adobe photoshop, indesign, and do a fair bit of web programming, web design and will be getting more into java and php in the following weeks.

I am mainly a desktop i7 - 12gb kind of guy running 64 bit type of guy.

What would be the viable choice here? -- I like the portability of the Mb Pro, but I want to know that it will work flawlessly for me with photoshop and indesign for the most part.

Thanks in advance.

 

[forty2j]

Wait till next Tuesday/Wednesday, then ask again.

The 2011 iMac still outperforms the 2012 MBP, so don't pay for portability if you don't need it.

 

[ilovewindows]

Is something being released next tues/wed?

Appreciate it of you posted a link?

 

[r0k]

Is something being released next tues/wed?

Appreciate it of you posted a link?

https://www.macrumors.com/2012/10/18/new-imac-and-mac-mini-models-to-retain-current-pricing-add-8-gb-ram-module-options/

I just picked up the late 2011 hires antiglare 15.4 in MBP. I'm delighted with it. If I were considering an iMac, I'd certainly wait until after next Tuesday to make my decision.

 

[iRCL]

Make sure you buy and install the RAM yourself, to save lots of cash, both of those machines have user serviceable RAM upgrades and you will save a ton of money by doing so

Edit - sorry - didn't see Retina - yep that one isn't upgrade-able.

Frankly I'd go with the iMac but see what you think after next tuesday. Good luck

 

[ilovewindows]

So looks like I can't get the imac until nov...or dec...price point for i5 base looks like its $1799....I'm assuming the i7 will be in the realm of the mbp 15" retina...