Hello, iMac users! So I have some questions for y'all, but let me start explaining my (long) history with iMac and MacBooks.
Purchased my first Apple computer in early 2010, an iMac 27-inch (probably the late '09 edition, with the tiny green pixel error). At the time I studied graphic design (not anymore). I also purchased a MacBook Pro in '10 'cause I needed to do work on the go... but my iMac was still my primary computer. I departed from graphic design in 2013, 'cause I lost passion for it and as most artists know, it's a though business and hard to live off, especially as an independant artist. My iMac became more of consumption device.. But I loooved the screen and macOS. I have since studied other things where I've became more dependent of my Macbook for class (not graphic related) and have upgraded twice, once due to battery issues and second time in '18 cause I wanted the 15-inch screen as I was craving more screen... Now I'm really missing having that huge iMac 27-inch screen... Especially at home! It was very liberating to have many apps like Word, Notes, Safari eat in full size and even a movie playing in the corner, while on a MacBook it feels suffocating and limited. I've also noticed that the Macbook has ruined my neck and posture, even despite having bought a stand for it, and as you laptop users know, you develop a headache from looking down towards the screen. I still wanna keep my Macbook on the side when needed, though.
So, what would you guys advice me? Buy an iMac 27-inch again? Or Apple's LG 27-inch screen as a monitor for my Mac? However, I don't want to use it as a second screen or a blown up mirrored version of what my Macbook displays on an 27-inch screen..
If you took your time to read everything I wrote, thank you! I know I'm rambling but it's always easier for people to give their 2 cents, when knowing a little bit about the user
Purchased my first Apple computer in early 2010, an iMac 27-inch (probably the late '09 edition, with the tiny green pixel error). At the time I studied graphic design (not anymore). I also purchased a MacBook Pro in '10 'cause I needed to do work on the go... but my iMac was still my primary computer. I departed from graphic design in 2013, 'cause I lost passion for it and as most artists know, it's a though business and hard to live off, especially as an independant artist. My iMac became more of consumption device.. But I loooved the screen and macOS. I have since studied other things where I've became more dependent of my Macbook for class (not graphic related) and have upgraded twice, once due to battery issues and second time in '18 cause I wanted the 15-inch screen as I was craving more screen... Now I'm really missing having that huge iMac 27-inch screen... Especially at home! It was very liberating to have many apps like Word, Notes, Safari eat in full size and even a movie playing in the corner, while on a MacBook it feels suffocating and limited. I've also noticed that the Macbook has ruined my neck and posture, even despite having bought a stand for it, and as you laptop users know, you develop a headache from looking down towards the screen. I still wanna keep my Macbook on the side when needed, though.
So, what would you guys advice me? Buy an iMac 27-inch again? Or Apple's LG 27-inch screen as a monitor for my Mac? However, I don't want to use it as a second screen or a blown up mirrored version of what my Macbook displays on an 27-inch screen..
If you took your time to read everything I wrote, thank you! I know I'm rambling but it's always easier for people to give their 2 cents, when knowing a little bit about the user
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