Macbook vs. iMac

[Hypertext]

A few questions:

First of all is it better to get the refurbished versions or use an educational discount (They're not stackable /cry).

Also, I'm getting both but cannot currently afford both without selling my PC. What would you recommend as a priority, an iMac or a MacBook.

[Recursion]

Okay, Refurbs are generally fine and cost a lot less, for a MacBook educational discounts get about £60 off. Refurbs will get you a better deal.

The priority depends on what your going to use it for, imo the MacBook should be the first one

[Hayd93]

Okay, Refurbs are generally fine and cost a lot less, for a MacBook educational discounts get about £60 off. Refurbs will get you a better deal.

The priority depends on what your going to use it for, imo the MacBook should be the first one

Tom is right, My mate has a referb macbook and you could tell no differnace i think it had a tiny scratch on the bottom. If i were you i would go with the macbook first

[xxMATTGxx]

As the others have said. Go with the macbook first, and if you think you need more etc. Then finally go up to an iMac. But most Apple users keep both anyway.

[Hayd93]

As the others have said. Go with the macbook first, and if you think you need more etc. Then finally go up to an iMac. But most Apple users keep both anyway.

Yep, If i had the cash a mac pro with a 30" would be here right away. I would always go for mac again.

[Klydo]

Yep, If i had the cash a mac pro with a 30" would be here right away. I would always go for mac again.

He would be wasting thousands buying a Mac Pro as he has no use for it's power. To use a Mac Pro in an efficent and productive manner your name has to be Steven Spielberg.

I would say do what I did. I purchase a basic MacBook for £699 then spent a week or so using it and getting used to it as a new operating system. I then went back and purchased a middle of the range iMac which meant I could then replace my PC. You should also buy the laptop first if you're planning on selling a PC to get a replacement. This way you will still have access to the internet and your work if you have any.

[xxMATTGxx]

He would be wasting thousands buying a Mac Pro as he has no use for it's power. To use a Mac Pro in an efficent and productive manner your name has to be Steven Spielberg.

I would say do what I did. I purchase a basic MacBook for £699 then spent a week or so using it and getting used to it as a new operating system. I then went back and purchased a middle of the range iMac which meant I could then replace my PC. You should also buy the laptop first if you're planning on selling a PC to get a replacement. This way you will still have access to the internet and your work if you have any.

He never said to him to buy one, he was saying if he had the cash thats what he would do. Oh and all that power rubbish, you try and tell that to people on MR.

[Liberation]

I also purchased a Macbook firstly before anything else, and I can say it was a good decision :] Obviously being able to move it around to wherever is a great advantage. We also have an iMac in the family and personally I find the MacBook is better due to the portability of it all etc, although the iMac is still damn amazing

I also guess it depends on what you will be using it for. School work etc I would recccomend the Macbook, but I guess it depends on your needs.

Whatever you purchase you certainly will not be dissapointed

[Klydo]

He never said to him to buy one, he was saying if he had the cash thats what he would do. Oh and all that power rubbish, you try and tell that to people on MR.

No one needs that power unless you're working in large files such as movies, music or photography. Things such as web design don't need it especially at a low level.

[xxMATTGxx]

No one needs that power unless you're working in large files such as movies, music or photography. Things such as web design don't need it especially at a low level.

The people I talk to and have mac pros do videos and web design mostly.