Need Help Deciding (iMac or MacPro)

go with the imac. The mac pro is a slower machine all around.

(with the exception of the fusion drive)

 

I'd buy a 13" MBP for the time being and wait for the updated MacPro - or at least, updated iMacs in the fall.

And don't buy a Fusion Drive. It's ridiculous to spend all that money and not go SSD-only.
If all your data is on an external drive, just buy a smaller SSD instead. Just don't pair it with a HDD.

 

I second this, don't spend that much for a computer with a fusion drive. Get a SSD.

Also, don't upgrade the RAM when ordering it. You can easily upgrade it with 3rd party RAM once you have it and you will save money.

As for the Mac Pro, it's old and expensive. Either get the iMac or wait for the new Mac Pro Apple said they would deliver "after 2017". Hopefully it will be announced at WWDC in June.

 

Not at all Obviously Apple Care won't cover the 3rd party RAM itself but that's it. There's no need to open the iMac, there's a door in the back made for users to add RAM.

 

But only on the 27" iMac. NOT the iMac Pro and NOT the 21" iMac.

 

Agree with posts above.
iMac is "the better choice".

 

I like Data Memory Systems for RAM:
https://www.datamemorysystems.com/apple-memory/

But... don't order up more RAM until you are SURE that the basic (8gb) factory-installed RAM isn't enough. Try using the iMac for a few weeks with 8gb first. If you have problems, THEN it's time to think about ordering more.

 

Where do you live?
I love it when people ask this question and fail to disclose even the country they reside in.

 

The other relevant thing to think about is that if/when the Mac Pro comes out, you might be tempted by it. The iMac will have a good resale value. The cylindrical Mac Pro will not.

 

yep, true. i prefer i mac too