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Hey all,
I've been a PC user since Windows 3.1, but I've dabbled with Macs since the Apple IIe... Now that I'm working with a 27" iMac full time at my new job, I've been looking in to getting a Mac for myself at home.
I'm a web developer using Adobe Photoshop/Dreamweaver as my primary editing tools as well as Notepad++. I'm also a big gaming nerd, which is probably why I've stuck to PCs so long. I custom build my PCs, and I like the fact that I can stick a foot-long GPU into my case and pack it with 6-8 case fans and blaze through the latest games without breaking a sweat. BUT, with the new job and just getting older, I've fallen out of gaming and want to focus primarily on productivity and freelance web design.
I currently own an iPad 2, and I have a Mac Mini hooked up to my TV. The darn thing is like brand new since I've bought it only a couple of months ago, and I've only used it a few times. It's not powerful enough to replace my desktop PC, so I'm looking to sell it.
I don't know if I should go with a Macbook Pro or just say screw spending all that money, and just get a bluetooth keyboard for my iPad and use that as a touchscreen netbook computer.
For productivity, does the iPad have any good web editing apps (php, html, etc) or should I go with a Macbook Pro and stick to Dreamweaver/Photoshop? I like the idea of being portable...
Or, as a third alternative, should I sell everything (pc included), and just get an iMac? Can the latest iMacs handle modern games well? (Skyrim, etc).
Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all!
I've been a PC user since Windows 3.1, but I've dabbled with Macs since the Apple IIe... Now that I'm working with a 27" iMac full time at my new job, I've been looking in to getting a Mac for myself at home.
I'm a web developer using Adobe Photoshop/Dreamweaver as my primary editing tools as well as Notepad++. I'm also a big gaming nerd, which is probably why I've stuck to PCs so long. I custom build my PCs, and I like the fact that I can stick a foot-long GPU into my case and pack it with 6-8 case fans and blaze through the latest games without breaking a sweat. BUT, with the new job and just getting older, I've fallen out of gaming and want to focus primarily on productivity and freelance web design.
I currently own an iPad 2, and I have a Mac Mini hooked up to my TV. The darn thing is like brand new since I've bought it only a couple of months ago, and I've only used it a few times. It's not powerful enough to replace my desktop PC, so I'm looking to sell it.
I don't know if I should go with a Macbook Pro or just say screw spending all that money, and just get a bluetooth keyboard for my iPad and use that as a touchscreen netbook computer.
For productivity, does the iPad have any good web editing apps (php, html, etc) or should I go with a Macbook Pro and stick to Dreamweaver/Photoshop? I like the idea of being portable...
Or, as a third alternative, should I sell everything (pc included), and just get an iMac? Can the latest iMacs handle modern games well? (Skyrim, etc).
Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all!