Macbook Pro (2.4) vs. iMac (2.6)

[BiggNewt]

Okay, so I am a total noob when it comes to Mac.

I am in the market for a new Mac and my budget is roughly $1500...

http://www.amazon.com/Apple-MB324LL...ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=pc&qid=1228526191&sr=1-3

and

http://www.amazon.com/Apple-MB133LL...ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=pc&qid=1228526294&sr=1-3

are the two that I have seem to have narrowed it down. Both have similar specs but the main difference is the GFX card.

I will be using the computer for some gaming (mainly Counter-Strike: Source), photo editing and some video editing. I plan on boosting both up to 4GB of ram.

Which would better suit my needs?

 

[descartes]

do you need portability or not? check the refurbs. you may be able to pick up a 24" imac for around your budget.

 

[BiggNewt]

Portability is not too big of a deal to me, as my desk is already in my main living area. But it's always a nice bonus. I have a laptop now (dell PC) and its battery time is now down to 20 minutes off charger.

And I will be purchasing the comp from Best Buy for the financing option of 18 months.

Thanks for the quick response though

 

[SnowLeopard2008]

The MBP if you need portability.

The iMac for a workhorse.

 

[BiggNewt]

What do you mean workhorse?

Would you think the MBP or iMac would be better at CS: Source?

And how are the screens compared to each other?

 

[BiggNewt]

Has anyone experienced problems with the 20" screen?