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Mac Pro vs. iMac
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<blockquote data-quote="pigoo3" data-source="post: 791964" data-attributes="member: 56379"><p>So I find myself with a bit of a dilemma.</p><p></p><p>I don't have as much money to spend on computers as I used to when I was younger (other priorities: house, wife, cars, etc.)...so I want to make sure I spend the money I have as wisely as possible. </p><p></p><p>Two Macs that I'm interested in, and my budget will allow me to purchase, is either a used:</p><p></p><p>- Mac Pro, Quad Xeon 2.66ghz, 3 gig ram, X1900 video</p><p>- iMac (aluminum, 2007 release), Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.4ghz, 24" monitor, 1 gig ram, Radeon 2600 graphics</p><p></p><p>I can get either of these computers for basically the same price.</p><p></p><p>Here are my thoughts:</p><p></p><p>- I already have a 22" LCD display. So I don't need to purchase a display if I buy the Mac Pro.</p><p>- I don't REALLY need the expandability of the Mac Pro...but it's always nice.</p><p>- I would think that the 2.66ghz "Quad" processors on the Mac Pro would be better than the 2.4ghz Intel Core 2 Duo processors on the iMac.</p><p>- I like the "Glossy" display on the iMac, and the 24" display (1920 x 1200) would be an upgrade from my 22" monitor.</p><p>- I like the "all in one" design of the iMac (monitor, speakers, isight camera, new slim keyboard, the remote for Front Row, iTunes, etc.).</p><p></p><p>I do find the 24" iMac display sort of "awesome"...but I guess that I could eventually purchase a 24" LCD glossy display to go with the Mac Pro.</p><p></p><p>I think that I REALLY...want to base my decision on computing performance period.</p><p></p><p>I also wanted to mention that my main purpose for the computer is using MS Office, e-mail, internet browsing, AND gaming (both Mac games, and Windows games via bootcamp).</p><p></p><p>So basically...am I better off (short-term & long-term) with the slightly older 2.66 "Quad" Mac Pro, or the slightly newer 2.4 intel core 2 duo 24" Aluminum iMac?</p><p></p><p>Sorry for the long post...and possible rambling.</p><p></p><p>Thanks,</p><p></p><p>- Nick</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pigoo3, post: 791964, member: 56379"] So I find myself with a bit of a dilemma. I don't have as much money to spend on computers as I used to when I was younger (other priorities: house, wife, cars, etc.)...so I want to make sure I spend the money I have as wisely as possible. Two Macs that I'm interested in, and my budget will allow me to purchase, is either a used: - Mac Pro, Quad Xeon 2.66ghz, 3 gig ram, X1900 video - iMac (aluminum, 2007 release), Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.4ghz, 24" monitor, 1 gig ram, Radeon 2600 graphics I can get either of these computers for basically the same price. Here are my thoughts: - I already have a 22" LCD display. So I don't need to purchase a display if I buy the Mac Pro. - I don't REALLY need the expandability of the Mac Pro...but it's always nice. - I would think that the 2.66ghz "Quad" processors on the Mac Pro would be better than the 2.4ghz Intel Core 2 Duo processors on the iMac. - I like the "Glossy" display on the iMac, and the 24" display (1920 x 1200) would be an upgrade from my 22" monitor. - I like the "all in one" design of the iMac (monitor, speakers, isight camera, new slim keyboard, the remote for Front Row, iTunes, etc.). I do find the 24" iMac display sort of "awesome"...but I guess that I could eventually purchase a 24" LCD glossy display to go with the Mac Pro. I think that I REALLY...want to base my decision on computing performance period. I also wanted to mention that my main purpose for the computer is using MS Office, e-mail, internet browsing, AND gaming (both Mac games, and Windows games via bootcamp). So basically...am I better off (short-term & long-term) with the slightly older 2.66 "Quad" Mac Pro, or the slightly newer 2.4 intel core 2 duo 24" Aluminum iMac? Sorry for the long post...and possible rambling. Thanks, - Nick [/QUOTE]
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