MBP or iMac?

[mrcowdude20]

The MacBook Pro, Intel i5, 4 GB RAM, 15 inch, 750 GB HD, or iMac i5, 4 GB RAM, 1 TB, 21.5? For DSLR photography and for Word and PowerPoint and Excel?

 

[Frozzie]

iMac + iPad >>> MacBook Pro

 

[talmy]

Since you already have a MacBook for portability, just add the iMac for the better display and ergonomics.

 

[elpmas]

I just got a 27" iMac...and I want to play with it more than I do with my MBP. lol...The screen on the iMac will definitely help with photography/editing. But with the 15" HR MBP and an external display, you'll get the best of both worlds.

 

[malman89]

I just got a 27" iMac...and I want to play with it more than I do with my MBP. lol...The screen on the iMac will definitely help with photography/editing. But with the 15" HR MBP and an external display, you'll get the best of both worlds.

For a grand more.

iMac. Same/better performance, cheaper pricing.

Edit: Noticed talmy's post. Seriously, you have a pretty recent and should be still in near perfect (if you treat it right) condition laptop and a new iPad. Portability down. Would be fiscally irresponsible to buy a MBP.

 

[LeandrodaFL]

You certainly dont need a mbp

You need a huge screen for photography


iMac....

 

[jennyp]

Not long back I bought the top-of-the-line 15 inch MBP to replace my old mid-2009 13-inch MBP, but I found the native resolution was just terrible to look at.

It then dawned on me that I could have bought a 27-inch 3.4 GHz Intel Core i7 2GB VRAM 2TB HD iMac for less! I duly took the MBP back to the store and to my surprise and delight they agreed to a swap.

I am sooo glad I did! The iMac is just fantastic. I was even able to fit the RAM that I'd bought ready for the 15-inch MBP. And I still have the old MBP for portable use.

 

[trip1ex]

Tastes great. Less filling.

 

[mrcowdude20]

okay people the iMac wins, but the 21.5 inch or the 27 inch? remember, i have a hp 2010i (20 inch).

 

[talmy]

If you have the room, get the 27". Although it would be hard to choose between the 21.5" + a second monitor versus the 27" alone. (I've got the 27" + a 20" and used to have the 20" iMac next to a 20". I've been dual monitor home and work for over 5 years now).