MBP 15" with monitor or iMac 27"

[designthusiast]

MBP 15" Antiglare
Processor: 2.2GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7
Memory: 8GB memory
Hard Drive: 750GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm
Intel HD Graphics 3000
AMD Radeon HD 6750M with 1GB GDDR5
Built-in battery (7 hours)
With an external 27" monitor not sure which one yet

$2,449 (not including monitor)

OR

iMac 27" Antiglare

2.7GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5
8GB memory
1TB Serial ATA Drive + 256GB Solid State Drive
AMD Radeon HD 6770M with 512MB

$2450


I will be attending graduate school for design and will use the computer for a variety of projects ranging from print, web, video and photography. Also my idea is with getting the MBP and a monitor is so I replace having two computers. My only concern is the battery life and longevity of the MBP.

Feel free to give me your opinions and if you have had a set up with either of these and what was most effective. Thanks!

 

[S.Jobs]

MBP 15. portability, you want to be able bring it to class. also just be careful with it and it will last

 

[KyleGP]

I had pretty much the same decision to make if you see my other thread.

I chose the MBP and external monitor and I love it.

Go that path and you won't be disappointed.

 

[deadlystriker]

15" Macbook pro and an external monitor, preferably the older cinema displays which are matte. It's my set up (sig). Love it

 

[designthusiast]

Thanks! I will let you know what I end up with