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[Tesselator]

This is not meant at all to be snotty or elitist, but I always took the point of view that if you have to ask Mac Pro or iMac, you should go iMac.

What about n00bs earnestly seeking information?

I was under the impression that was most of "them".

Computers classifications (DT, WS, NB, etc) aren't like skis or anything where one needs a "practice set" to learn on. Computers are tools. So, you need to get the hammer that fits the job. With all the models of PCs and Macs out there how else will they know if it packs a big enough wallop for their job(s) other than to ask those who have already tried it first hand?

 

[nanofrog]

What about n00bs earnestly seeking information?

I was under the impression that was most of "them".

Computers classifications (DT, WS, NB, etc) aren't like skis or anything where one needs a "practice set" to learn on. Computers are tools. So, you need to get the hammer that fits the job. With all the models of PCs and Macs out there how else will they know if it packs a big enough wallop for their job(s) other than to ask those who have already tried it first hand?

Researching on one's own helps, but there can be questions that are too specific to find in general reviews. Searching on MR helps, but it may not be covered, and have to be asked.

 

[thermodynamic]

I'm only one week into my Apple experience and I was curious why people buy Mac Pro's compared to iMac? Why buy one over the other? What is the main use for Mac Pro's being reason people buy Mac Pro's rather than iMac's?

1. Expandability. You can upgrade the video, add more hard drives, et cetera. iMacs are nowhere near as upgradable...

2. Processing speed. (correct me on this, folks) use notebook-based technology to keep heat and form factor lower. The Pros use workstation/server-grade components.

3. Internal hard drives. External hard drives, USB or even firewire, are not as fast as SATA drives and iMacs only support USB and firewire. Of course, eSATA rectifies this for the newest iMac line... though being limited to one eSATA drive...

4. RAM. Using notebook components, upgrading a iMac to 8GB costs only $800. A Mac Pro doesn't cost anywhere near that...

 

[Umbongo]

What about n00bs earnestly seeking information?

I was under the impression that was most of "them".

Computers classifications (DT, WS, NB, etc) aren't like skis or anything where one needs a "practice set" to learn on. Computers are tools. So, you need to get the hammer that fits the job. With all the models of PCs and Macs out there how else will they know if it packs a big enough wallop for their job(s) other than to ask those who have already tried it first hand?

I think it is all too easy for those with hardware knowledge that has developed over a period of time to forget that to some it is completely another language. That's why I often take the time to answer posts that have been asked before in the hopes to educate others.

 

[Tesselator]

Researching on one's own helps, but there can be questions that are too specific to find in general reviews. Searching on MR helps, but it may not be covered, and have to be asked.

Yeah, hehe, silly me for thinking the reason people ask questions is because they want to learn the answer. The other way round requires troll-logic.

I think it is all too easy for...

Yup! Good on ya too!