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Apple Computing Products:
macOS - Notebook Hardware
cheapest mbp vs. cheapest imac
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<blockquote data-quote="cerberez" data-source="post: 1044653" data-attributes="member: 152822"><p>hi, I've decided to get a mac. Mobility isn't a huge issue for me, I've got an ubuntu netbook that's fine for most purposes.. Just looking for something to keep at home and stay mostly on my desk.</p><p></p><p>I just had a few questions that might help me choose between the computers, which seem to cost pretty much the same (though I'd get bigger education discount on the notebook)...</p><p></p><p>Longevity: is it likely that the imac will last longer? Desktops generally do have lower failure rates, I think. I want this machine to last 5 years.</p><p></p><p>What I want: This will be mainly for editing photos and watching movies/online video. I hope to play some older pc games via bootcamp as well, but I could definitely live without that. How will these two computers fare with those tasks? Will either be able to handle full-screen hd hulu without stuttering?</p><p></p><p>Hard Drives: Will I notice the difference between 5400 rpm on the mbp and 7200 on the imac?</p><p></p><p>Operating noise: which one runs quieter?</p><p></p><p>Do you think either machine will be able to handle starcraft 2 when it comes out?</p><p></p><p>Thanks so much!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cerberez, post: 1044653, member: 152822"] hi, I've decided to get a mac. Mobility isn't a huge issue for me, I've got an ubuntu netbook that's fine for most purposes.. Just looking for something to keep at home and stay mostly on my desk. I just had a few questions that might help me choose between the computers, which seem to cost pretty much the same (though I'd get bigger education discount on the notebook)... Longevity: is it likely that the imac will last longer? Desktops generally do have lower failure rates, I think. I want this machine to last 5 years. What I want: This will be mainly for editing photos and watching movies/online video. I hope to play some older pc games via bootcamp as well, but I could definitely live without that. How will these two computers fare with those tasks? Will either be able to handle full-screen hd hulu without stuttering? Hard Drives: Will I notice the difference between 5400 rpm on the mbp and 7200 on the imac? Operating noise: which one runs quieter? Do you think either machine will be able to handle starcraft 2 when it comes out? Thanks so much! [/QUOTE]
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