iMac + Macbook or MBP?

[Matt54987]

My pc blew up back in April and was my only computer and thus I decided that there was no better time to buy a Mac. Due to not having a computer I didn't put much thought into what I wanted--an iMac it was. The following day I drove to Seattle and purchased a 20" version. It has a 2.4GHz core 2 duo with 4GB of ram that I installed. It also has a 300gb HDD.

I'm heading off to university on the 24th of September and am looking into getting a laptop. My girlfriend brought up a great point: Why didn't I just get a MBP [in the first place] for the power (which is why i went iMac) and then i'd also have a laptop for the versatility. I hate when she is right So it got me to thinking that maybe I should have gone with a MBP instead of the iMac since the MBP would fulfill both my needs.

Right now I am in debate on whether to buy a Macbook (tired of waiting for this "update" but trying to be patient) or sell my iMac and purchase a Pro.

The things I use my iMac for are as follows and in no particular order:

browsing the internet
Counter strike
World of warcraft
itunes
email/IM
soon to be TONS of school work
more world of warcraft (as well as maybe Diablo 3)

Having never had a laptop, is it kind of a pain to make a desktop? (being smaller, having the keyboard attatched..etc)

What do you guys think? And if in fact it was decided to go with the MBP, what would be a good amount to sell my iMac for?

Appreciate any help.

 

[nancyspeed]

I have an imac with the 24" screen for my daytime use. I have the macbook more for playing, i.e., itunes and night time surfing. I like a "real" keyboard (perhaps it is an age thing) and the big screen. I would not like to work on a notebook full time. I take my laptop to meetings and take notes for minutes as the secretary. When I get home I email them to my iMac and perfect them.

 

[CrimsonRequiem]

Your girlfriend is right. I would get a Macbook in your case. I would leave the gaming to a desktop computer that isn't a Mac. >_<""

 

[Matt54987]

If you are implying that I get a PC, not a chance. Hate windows and will never ever go back Plus the games I want to play work fine on a Mac and if i NEED windows, I can always install it.

 

[Alexis]

I would leave the gaming to a desktop computer that isn't a Mac. >_<

Eh? My iMac plays games great.

You could sell and get the MBP, but could you cope with losing screen size?

 

[hpuk]

I have just bought a macbook 2.4Ghz and have also bought a 24" hd screen and apple mouse and keyboard, Now i feel like i have the best of both worlds

 

[shahvikram123]

go with the macbook, with what you need to use a computer for a macbook pro would be an overkill

 

[davidg14]

I would go for a Macbook.
If you have the money add a keyboard, mouse and monitor

 

[jamesl]

Macbook Pro+Griffin Elevator+Apple Keyboard+Logitech VX Revolution Notebook Mouse=All you need.

 

[Matt54987]

I'm fine with losing 5" on my screen but how much resolution and "look" will I lose? I love the iMac display.

What's rumored in the new pro updates? I have been following the MacBook rumors which seem to point to a total redesign but the pros are already aluminum, correct?

Also, I found a site that calculates the worth of you Mac and I figured my iMac was worth $1200 and it valued it at $1280.

Chances are I'd be getting time capsule sooner or later for my apartment so hdd space isn't that big of a deal. Are time capsules pretty good wireless routers? I'm pretty sure I read they function as one.

Thanks again all!

 

[akj27]

I see someone posts on ign. lolz