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Upcoming Mac Pro vs iMac i7
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<blockquote data-quote="nm324" data-source="post: 986178" data-attributes="member: 136288"><p style="margin-left: 20px"></p><p>Hey guys, currently I have an 08 black macbook and I’m looking for a great upgrade. I am deciding between the upcoming Mac Pro(6 core processors) or the current iMac. </p><p></p><p style="margin-left: 20px">I use my computer for various tasks and I need a more powerful computer to do things such as gaming, photoshop, video editing and programming. The iMac will be $2080 with student discount and the Mac Pro $2300. The difference between these prices to me doesn’t matter, I’d just like to mention the configuration.</p><p></p><p style="margin-left: 20px">I like the iMac because of its unique design and great 27” screen. However I wouldn’t enjoy waiting 3 weeks for my shipment, the screens are messed up, and the mac buyers guide says its in neutral cycle. I have also heard rumors that there will be a touchscreen iMac soon, this greatly confuses me because I need a computer now but if I buy the iMac now and there is a new one in a couple of months I will be disappointed. </p><p></p><p style="margin-left: 20px">The upcoming Mac Pro on the other hand is appealing due to the amazing power of it. I already have a two 22” monitors I could use with this, even though they don’t look as cool as the Apples(I won’t pay $800 for a 24”). Another point for this is when it launches it will be brand new and I won’t be anxious in waiting for a new one. I won’t need the expansion however it is a nice thing.</p><p></p><p>If you have read all of this, I thank you and respect your opinion very much.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nm324, post: 986178, member: 136288"] [INDENT][/INDENT]Hey guys, currently I have an 08 black macbook and I’m looking for a great upgrade. I am deciding between the upcoming Mac Pro(6 core processors) or the current iMac. [INDENT]I use my computer for various tasks and I need a more powerful computer to do things such as gaming, photoshop, video editing and programming. The iMac will be $2080 with student discount and the Mac Pro $2300. The difference between these prices to me doesn’t matter, I’d just like to mention the configuration.[/INDENT] [INDENT]I like the iMac because of its unique design and great 27” screen. However I wouldn’t enjoy waiting 3 weeks for my shipment, the screens are messed up, and the mac buyers guide says its in neutral cycle. I have also heard rumors that there will be a touchscreen iMac soon, this greatly confuses me because I need a computer now but if I buy the iMac now and there is a new one in a couple of months I will be disappointed. [/INDENT] [INDENT]The upcoming Mac Pro on the other hand is appealing due to the amazing power of it. I already have a two 22” monitors I could use with this, even though they don’t look as cool as the Apples(I won’t pay $800 for a 24”). Another point for this is when it launches it will be brand new and I won’t be anxious in waiting for a new one. I won’t need the expansion however it is a nice thing.[/INDENT] If you have read all of this, I thank you and respect your opinion very much. [/QUOTE]
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