Used Mac Pro or Current Macbook/iMac

mac guy · mac guy #1 (**permalink**)

03-10-2011, 09:51 PM

Folks,
Grateful for any advice for Mac purchase

Have been offered a 2008 Mac Pro dual 2.8GHz(8 core) + 8GB RAM + 1TB HDD + 320 GB for USD1600 with the option to get the ACD for another USD260

My needs are simple:
1) Always wanted to own a Pro - longevity of the machine as well as the design
2) Internet, MS Office, Watching Video, ITunes - simple apps which will not tax the Pro at all-I know the Pro is overkill

My debate is this:
For the same amt or slightly more I could get a current model iMac, Macbook Pro with similar performance(have used the Everymac Comparator).

My question is which is a better option:

a) used Mac Pro
or
b) Current Mac

Apologies if this is another one of those 'which one is better....' thread but I have searched various forums but I kinda got mixed messages so I though I give it another try by posting my own

Thanks for reading & yr views

IWT · IWT #2 (**permalink**)

03-11-2011, 04:20 AM

This is a non-technical answer, more an emotional response if you like.

"You've always wanted to own a Pro". Well here's your chance. Go for it. It's clearly what your heart wants.

Incidentally, should you eventually decide on an iMac, beware, there is a new version imminent.

So my advice, go with your heart. More erudite replies will come from those with much more tech savvy than I have.

Ian

MartinS · MartinS #3 (**permalink**)

03-11-2011, 04:49 AM

If you buy a Pro you'll also need a monitor, which is unlikely to be as good as that in the iMac.

As you presumably don't need portability then the Macbook doesn't make sense as you're paying for what you don't need with a smaller screen.

I'd say go for the iMac. You've always wanted a Pro - why? Get yourself a new iMac and you'll forget all about ever wanting a Pro.

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #4 (**permalink**)

03-11-2011, 04:46 PM

Give iMacs a big miss and stick with your idea for a Mac Pro, More upgradeable, take up to 4 hard drives, easier access to memory, upgradeable graphics and PCI-E slots and best of all no minaturized superdrive to fail.

This thread may also help:-

more specific requirements from iMac v.s. Mac Pro

mac guy · mac guy #5 (**permalink**)

03-11-2011, 05:32 PM

Folks
Thank you for the suggestions/views. Decision time now!

harryb2448 #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,265 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	03-11-2011, 04:46 PM Give iMacs a big miss and stick with your idea for a Mac Pro, More upgradeable, take up to 4 hard drives, easier access to memory, upgradeable graphics and PCI-E slots and best of all no minaturized superdrive to fail. This thread may also help:- more specific requirements from iMac v.s. Mac Pro *Hang on to those original install discs like grim death! Using OS X.7 or later make a bootable USB thumb drive before running Installer!* Last edited by harryb2448; 03-11-2011 at 04:53 PM.
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mac guy #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 07, 2009 Location: KL,Malaysia Posts: 3 Mac Specs: Macbook,Mini	03-10-2011, 09:51 PM Folks, Grateful for any advice for Mac purchase Have been offered a 2008 Mac Pro dual 2.8GHz(8 core) + 8GB RAM + 1TB HDD + 320 GB for USD1600 with the option to get the ACD for another USD260 My needs are simple: 1) Always wanted to own a Pro - longevity of the machine as well as the design 2) Internet, MS Office, Watching Video, ITunes - simple apps which will not tax the Pro at all-I know the Pro is overkill My debate is this: For the same amt or slightly more I could get a current model iMac, Macbook Pro with similar performance(have used the Everymac Comparator). My question is which is a better option: a) used Mac Pro or b) Current Mac Apologies if this is another one of those 'which one is better....' thread but I have searched various forums but I kinda got mixed messages so I though I give it another try by posting my own Thanks for reading & yr views
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IWT #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 23, 2009 Location: Born in Scotland, Worked in Scotland then England, Now live in Wales Posts: 413 Mac Specs: 2010 27" iMac 16GB RAM, SSD & 1TB IHD (Lion) + 2013 27" iMac Fusion SSD & 3TB IHD, 32GB RAM, (ML);	03-11-2011, 04:20 AM This is a non-technical answer, more an emotional response if you like. "You've always wanted to own a Pro". Well here's your chance. Go for it. It's clearly what your heart wants. Incidentally, should you eventually decide on an iMac, beware, there is a new version imminent. So my advice, go with your heart. More erudite replies will come from those with much more tech savvy than I have. Ian
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mac guy #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 07, 2009 Location: KL,Malaysia Posts: 3 Mac Specs: Macbook,Mini	03-11-2011, 05:32 PM Folks Thank you for the suggestions/views. Decision time now!
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