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New MacBook Pro or iMac + iPad

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Appelsap

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Feb 28, 2008
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Hi all,

I am still a student, but I'm planning on finishing college in about 2 months from now.

Currently have:
- MacBook Pro (early 2008). This one is about 2 years old when i want to sell it.
- External 26'' Samsung monitor.
- Magic Mouse + bluetooth keyboard

What i want:

Choice 1:
- New MacBook Pro (and sometimes connect it to the external screen)

Choice 2:
- iMac 27''
- iPad

What do i want to do with it:
Well, since im not going to college anymore I use the setup most of the time at home. I mainly use my current equipment to watch movies, email, read my rss feed, playing World of Warcraft, messing around with VMware. And a bit messing with webdevelopment.

Anyone has some advice for me?
Thanks
 
The fact that you have a Macbook Pro already and considering switching to a desktops suggests that you don't really need a laptop and use your computer in one location? If that's the case get the iMac and then get an iPad for the small amount of time that you need portability.
 
miles01110 said:
I'd get the Macbook Pro. That way you only feel the need to replace one device when you feel it's outdated.
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I agree. As you already have a nice monitor and mouse + KB, MBP would be a better choice. iPad is nice but it can't replace a real laptop. Of course if you don't need much portability and are fine with limited device like iPad, then iMac might be a better choice
 
Well, First i wanted an iMac because they look amazing! But now i lean more towards an MacBook Pro. I can use it anywhere i want in my room :) Watch a movie on the couch or in bed.
 
The iMac and iPad sounds pretty good to me. But I would certainly wait
and see what these new MBP's look like first (as they are expected anytime).
 
Why Not A Mac Mini?

If you already have a functional keyboard, mouse, and display, then it seems like you could grab a mac mini and an iPad, and then have money left over to take your mother out to a nice meal.
 
I am in the same exact boat

I am at a point where I am worried that I wont be able to upgrade every 2-3 years like I currently do, so i feel like I am in the same boat. Marriage, kids, etc. Whatever I buy this week needs to definitely last me 3 years, and to me, the imac i7 and ipad would give me more longevity than a laptop with an i7 processor......is my thinking flawed?
 
i am a bit disappointed with the current MBP updates. I dont think it's a big upgrade from my current (early 2008) MBP.
 
Appelsap said:
i am a bit disappointed with the current MBP updates. I dont think it's a big upgrade from my current (early 2008) MBP.
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What is it you were hoping for them to do besides up the processor, put better graphics, drop the price and increase the battery life (significantly from your early 2008 MBP)?
 
iMac + iPad

iMac is a bit expensive compared to the competition, but even with the new update the price of the MBP's is way too much. HP/Dell sell laptops with much better specs for a lot less
 
duky said:
What is it you were hoping for them to do besides up the processor, put better graphics, drop the price and increase the battery life (significantly from your early 2008 MBP)?
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Well, its all a bit better but the GPU is still low on memory and i already got 4gb of ram. Harddrive is a minor size upgrade. Dont think its worth € 1.749,00.

Guess i will just wait a few weeks/months till next iMac update and then buy one 27'' and go for an additional iPad.

I can use my external 26'' monitor for my xbox, iTv etc. Can i also use it to make my iMac screen even bigger? :p
 
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