Would the Retina Macbook Pro replace my 27" iMac?

[ThisIsMe]

I'm thinking about returning my iMac and picking up the new Retina Macbook Pro. I just the screen size.

 

[nomanstool]

as always depnds on what you value most. Do you need portability? If not, and iMac works still serves you well, then just stay with your current setup.

 

[thechunkeymonk]

Yep, I agree with nomanstool. I've just purchased the rMBP to use as well as my iMac, as they are integral to my work and I need the flexibility.

I will use my iMac more, as its set up in the office and is more powerful, even if it is slightly older.

But I need to be able to take work home with me, which is where the macbook comes in. I struggle with laptops if I have to use them over long periods of times, so I see it very much as a secondary / casual use computer, but need the spec of the macbook pro for the programmes that i use.

 

[skywalkerr69]

If you don't NEED the screen. There is really NO reason to buy the Retina. The 2011 lines are still amazing for 1/3 the cost and upgradable. Buy the Retina later when the prices of the screens come down or when the refurbs start popping up.

 

[TopToffee]

I had been in the market for an iMac, but I've decided to go with RMBP + Thunderbolt Display.

 

[Lord Appleseed]

I too was strungling with this question.
My iMac is mainly thre for gaming, but i miss using MacBooks. Since the Retina MB Pro has a decent GPU, is equpeed with an SSD by default and a good CPU i decided to sell my iMac and order the Retina MBP with the money.

 

[MH01]

Upto you, do you want a 27" display or a 15" display? It really comes down to if you need a portable computer, if not, why would you want at 15" MBPR when you can have a 27" imac?

 

[Rizzm]

The iMac has terrible specs IMO. The most embarrassing part is that they put mobile graphics in a "desktop", so why not just get mobile specs in a mobile case? Take the power + mobility with a quad core MBP and external display.