MBP with Thunderbolt vs new iMac

[mstgkillr]

I am considering a new computer... What should I go with and why? How do the specs compare to each other? Which has the better GPU and is it a large difference?

1. 2012 Classic MacBook Pro (md104ll) with and a 27'' Apple Thunderbolt Display.

2. 2012 27" iMac.

 

[maflynn]

The higher end iMacs have a faster GPU.

Basically if you need portability get the MBP, if you don't and you can afford the higher end iMacs, go for one of those.

 

[GermanyChris]

cMBP and display, the iMac seems a whole lotta pointless now.

 

[NewishMacGuy]

cMBP and display, the iMac seems a whole lotta pointless now.

Wholeheartedly agree. Just set up the ATD this weekend and it rocks. Combine an ATD / cMBP with NAS & NAP and the iMac just seems so Naughties. Both the wife and I get the same functionality as when we each had a desktop & laptop, with much less hassle, much less equipment, and much more flexibility.

 

[tann]

It depends what you want to do honestly... If you need something that's portable then a MBP is going to be best for your needs, however if you need a lot of power then iMac.

Provide us with more information and prices? What do you need it for for example?

 

[MCAsan]

If portablity is not needed...then a new 27" iMac with hottest CPU/GPU and SSD would be great. Use that with thunderbolt drives for large fast storage.

If on the other hand portability is a key requirement, it is hard to beat a rMBP hooked to an ATD when you are home. The dilemma for ATD is to wait on the next generation (hopefully this spring) or get the current version. If you go refurbed current generation, you can get it from Apple for $829 with full warranty.