Hey all! I would love some advice from some Mac vets about which system would be best for my needs.
I'm a non-profit photojournalist, traveling the world, editing lots of DSLR pics and now getting into some serious HD videography (I cover social justice issues like hunger, poverty, sex trafficking, etc.). For now, I'm stuck with a 2011 13" MBP for my on-the-road editing, but I'd like a better Mac workstation when I'm back in the U.S.
So, video/design work (FCP X, Lighroom 3, Photoshop CS5) is my primary focus. My budget allows for around $2100 max, and I'm ok with waiting another couple of months for the right refurb system if need be.
Which do you think would be the best investment for the next 2-3 years of my work?
Would the Fusion Drive really help me tackle photo/video stuff as much as the price would indicate? How much better ARE the new iMac specs from last year's models? Enough to get a slower processor and still spend more?
I'd really appreciate your input. Thanks!
I'm a non-profit photojournalist, traveling the world, editing lots of DSLR pics and now getting into some serious HD videography (I cover social justice issues like hunger, poverty, sex trafficking, etc.). For now, I'm stuck with a 2011 13" MBP for my on-the-road editing, but I'd like a better Mac workstation when I'm back in the U.S.
So, video/design work (FCP X, Lighroom 3, Photoshop CS5) is my primary focus. My budget allows for around $2100 max, and I'm ok with waiting another couple of months for the right refurb system if need be.
Which do you think would be the best investment for the next 2-3 years of my work?
- NEW 2012 iMac 27" - 2.9 GHz Core i5 ($1799)
- NEW 2012 iMac 27" - 2.9 GHz Core i5 w/ 1TB Fusion Drive ($2049)
- NEW 2012 iMac 27" - 3.2 GHz Core i5 ($1999)
- REFURBISHED 2011 iMac 27" - 3.4 GHz Core i7 ($1789)
- REFURBISHED 2012 iMac 27" - 3.2 GHz Core i5 ($1799?)
Would the Fusion Drive really help me tackle photo/video stuff as much as the price would indicate? How much better ARE the new iMac specs from last year's models? Enough to get a slower processor and still spend more?
I'd really appreciate your input. Thanks!