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<blockquote data-quote="bryphotoguy" data-source="post: 367755" data-attributes="member: 26695"><p><strong>get the iMac</strong></p><p></p><p>I purchased the Macbook and sold it 3 months later. It was an amazing machine but it just didn't suit my needs. The screen was way too small for photo editing. I was working with files anywhere from 30MB to 200MB and when I worked on larger photos, the Macbook couldn't keep up. I had 1GB RAM installed as well. I really dislike the intergrated graphics on the Macbook. Plus working on large photos on a small screen was more annoying than it was worth. </p><p>As for the iMac, I miss the toting everywhere I went but in every other single way, it's a much better computer. </p><p>I own the 20" model and it leaves a similar footprint on the desk as the Macbook did. It's a little wider but that's about it. </p><p>I'm not sure where you live but I'd consider the refurbished macs if that's possible. Both Macs I've owned were refurbished and worked flawlessly. I saved like 300$ on the Macbook and $400 on the iMac I think over the cost of a new one. </p><p>If refurbished is possible, check out the Macbook Pro. I don't think it was much more (like 1500$ for a 15") and that's pretty similar to the iMac if considering specs. </p><p>My personal opinion would be to get the iMac without a doubt. </p><p>Good luck!</p><p></p><p>Bryan</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bryphotoguy, post: 367755, member: 26695"] [b]get the iMac[/b] I purchased the Macbook and sold it 3 months later. It was an amazing machine but it just didn't suit my needs. The screen was way too small for photo editing. I was working with files anywhere from 30MB to 200MB and when I worked on larger photos, the Macbook couldn't keep up. I had 1GB RAM installed as well. I really dislike the intergrated graphics on the Macbook. Plus working on large photos on a small screen was more annoying than it was worth. As for the iMac, I miss the toting everywhere I went but in every other single way, it's a much better computer. I own the 20" model and it leaves a similar footprint on the desk as the Macbook did. It's a little wider but that's about it. I'm not sure where you live but I'd consider the refurbished macs if that's possible. Both Macs I've owned were refurbished and worked flawlessly. I saved like 300$ on the Macbook and $400 on the iMac I think over the cost of a new one. If refurbished is possible, check out the Macbook Pro. I don't think it was much more (like 1500$ for a 15") and that's pretty similar to the iMac if considering specs. My personal opinion would be to get the iMac without a doubt. Good luck! Bryan [/QUOTE]
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