Samsung RC512-S02 vs NEW SB iMac 21.5 inch

[MCIowaRulz]

Yes, I understand that there are differences between the two types of computers however, Is the 2360QM i7 in the Samsung be as good as the rumored processor in the iMac? I'd be looking at the 21.5 inch model. Specifically the $1200 model which is rumored to have the following

1199$ 21.5" iMac

Intel Core i3-2100 (3.1GHz)
AMD 6490M with 256MB GDDR5
750GB HD
2x2GB RAM; option for 4x2GB

The Samsung has the following
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung...hite/2235132.p?id=1218315006844&skuId=2235132


Intel® Core™ i7
Processor Speed
2.0GHz (with Turbo Boost up to 2.9GHz)
System Memory (RAM)
6GB
Computer Hard Drive Size
750GB
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GT525M
Video Memory
1GB GDDR3

I like the Mac OS X OS (and I NEED to have my Mac OS X G4 from 2001 replaced) but I also need a laptop as well and I want the most BANG for my buck.
I have $1,200 to spend. Advice is appreciated from the experts here.
Thanks

 

[emiljan]

If you like the Samsung machine here is the same laptop with less ram for $300 cheaper.

Link.

 

[MCIowaRulz]

The issue is I have Best Buy credit and I need to know what to get. Is the Samsung going to be more powerful then the iMac refresh on Tuesday. I know there are differences between laptop and desktop systems but am trying to decide which to go.

 

[MCIowaRulz]

I am used to the Mac OS (and my G4 is dieing). I'm leaning towards the iMac because I mostly have Mac software and it contains ALL of my music and photo's. However given the specs the Samsung looks tempting

 

[MCIowaRulz]

Are the processor's all "Desktop" or are they "Mobile"?
Since this Samsung processor is a 2630 QM (used in the base MacBookPro I believe) The base iMac should have at least that right?

 

[emiljan]

The iMac uses a desktop CPU while the Samsung uses a mobile CPU.

But the i7 2630qm beats the i3 2100 CPU in the iMac by a wide margin. In a passmark benchmark the is scores over 6,000 compared to the i3 which scores almost 4,000.

Here are the benchmark links:

Intel Core i7 2630QM

Intel Core i3 2100

And the graphics card in the Samsung is more powerful than the ATI 6490.

So in this case the Samsung is a more powerful machine.

 

[res1233]

The iMac uses a desktop CPU while the Samsung uses a mobile CPU.

But the i7 2630qm beats the i3 2100 CPU in the iMac by a wide margin. In a passmark benchmark the is scores over 6,000 compared to the i3 which scores almost 4,000.

Here are the benchmark links:

Intel Core i7 2630QM

Intel Core i3 2100

And the graphics card in the Samsung is more powerful than the ATI 6490.

So in this case the Samsung is a more powerful machine.

You can upgrade the 21.5'' to the i5 bud. Not such a huge difference. At the end of the day, the iMac's hardware is competitive, and also, notice he said the "SB iMac" whose GPU we don't really know about ATM. It's entirely possible Apple will chose a mobile i7 for the high-end 21.5'', but even if they keep the i5 as high-end, the main reason you get a mac is for Mac OS, and the majority of mac users who care about performance get a maxed out 27'' with SSDs, a maxed out boat anchor of a 17'' MBP, or a mac pro. The other offerings are not being sold to performance junkies most of the time...

 

[trip1ex]

Why don't you wait unit the new imac comes out and then decide?