the new mbp vs. the quad core imac

[wickersty]

Hi guys

I'm wondering if anyone has any opinions on the new macbook pros compared to the quad core imac thats available now. I'm mostly a software developer, so I'm sure the performance of the mbp is sufficient for that. But I'm also an avid amateur photographer, and occasional imovie/garageband user, and I'm wondering if the new mbp is powerful enough not to notice a difference between it and the quad core imac with those application types (especially aperture!)

Thnx

Jeff

 

[Hellhammer]

MBP should be enough but quad iMac is still a lot faster. It's portability versus performance

 

[Tomorrow]

Many photographers actually prefer the portability of an MBP. I don't think you're going to notice much difference performance-wise - shop based on whether you need a portable.

 

[PsyD4Me]

Both use laptop components, both get hot...I prefer the mbp due to portability and resale factor

 

[Hellhammer]

Both use laptop components, both get hot...I prefer the mbp due to portability and resale factor

iMacs use desktop CPUs, HDs and VERY powerful mobile GPUs... iMac doesn't burn your lap like MBP does and the fact that aluminum is great heat conductor makes all Macs feel hot even when they aren't. Both have about the same resale value

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