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Switching from a MBP to ??? iMac or Mac Pro??
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<blockquote data-quote="Shikarnov" data-source="post: 1400560" data-attributes="member: 49413"><p>I think your main considerations will be price and longevity. </p><p></p><p>With the exception of RAM, and unless you enjoy performing <a href="http://gigaom.com/apple/how-to-replace-your-imacs-hard-drive/" target="_blank">electronic surgery</a>, your iMac is pretty much going to stay the same as the day you bought it. Other than that, your needs seem relatively modest and well within the range of an iMac's capability. </p><p></p><p>But I would say that, while the aesthetic and convenience of an all-in-one unit has an appeal, when it starts to age and components start to wear, you're going to be out of luck.</p><p></p><p>A Mac Pro is, obviously, far more expensive, but you have a great deal more flexibility. You can add new graphics cards as technology improves or as components wear. You can upgrade the RAM to insane amounts (64GB on the current models), add and remove hard drives with ease... If you keep it up to date, a Mac Pro can serve you for a long long time. </p><p></p><p>In summary, either machine will meet your needs. In my view, it just comes down to what you want and what you can afford.</p><p></p><p>Good luck,</p><p></p><p>Z</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Shikarnov, post: 1400560, member: 49413"] I think your main considerations will be price and longevity. With the exception of RAM, and unless you enjoy performing [URL="http://gigaom.com/apple/how-to-replace-your-imacs-hard-drive/"]electronic surgery[/URL], your iMac is pretty much going to stay the same as the day you bought it. Other than that, your needs seem relatively modest and well within the range of an iMac's capability. But I would say that, while the aesthetic and convenience of an all-in-one unit has an appeal, when it starts to age and components start to wear, you're going to be out of luck. A Mac Pro is, obviously, far more expensive, but you have a great deal more flexibility. You can add new graphics cards as technology improves or as components wear. You can upgrade the RAM to insane amounts (64GB on the current models), add and remove hard drives with ease... If you keep it up to date, a Mac Pro can serve you for a long long time. In summary, either machine will meet your needs. In my view, it just comes down to what you want and what you can afford. Good luck, Z [/QUOTE]
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