Moving from a Windows PC/Laptop...to...Mini or iMac or MB?

BiGT- · 18 Jan 2010 at 00:05

Ok so I just sold my Gaming laptop and PC as I just dont ever play games on it, I have a PS3 for that

, I needed a change, at first I was going to buy an i7 rig, but I thought why not go a different direction and go for a mac, so now im stuck with a decision to make, im going to buy used, so either;

Buy a 24" inch iMac for about £800
Buy a Macbook(with external screen) for about £400, then also buy a Quad Core PC for £400
Buy a Mac Mini for £400, then also buy a Macbook for £400
Or just buy one desktop or laptop

So what do you PC converters/apple users think I should do? :confused:

Im just so confused that I would in the future miss my PC and hate having just a laptop, and vice versa as maybe i want to lie down and use a laptop.

Tilluss · 18 Jan 2010 at 00:13

It really does depend on what you planning to use them for, if you can give a few more details we would be able to spec you accordingly

BiGT- · 18 Jan 2010 at 00:38

Oh sorry, well im studying Multimedia Design in Uni so everything multimedia based really apart from graphics rendering so Mac Pro isnt needed

, so image editing, video/audio editing, flash work and everything in the Adobe Master Collection I think also the usuall relaxing things like internet surfing and watching movies

hyper_piper45 · 18 Jan 2010 at 00:53

I suppose it really depends if you feel you need the portability of a laptop.

One option would be to get a MacBook or MacBook Pro and an external monitor. That way you have the big screen for the desktop feel, but you also get the portability when you need it.

BiGT- · 18 Jan 2010 at 01:08

hmm thats true, but theres always a downside, like family coming over and asking to borrow the laptop for a bit then I have to wait till they finish using it :S thats why its good to have a desktop available too

mr.sly · 18 Jan 2010 at 01:27

If that's the case I guess it's between the Macbook and Quadcore or the Mac Mini and Macbook.

Then you need to ask yourself if you need the power of the Quadcore over having a Mac Mini.

BiGT- · 18 Jan 2010 at 01:39

Thanks for your replies, I know you didnt suggest it but I think im going to go for an iMac only, they're just too sexy!

blairw · 20 Jan 2010 at 15:25

Was using the 27inch Imac today in store - my first step into mac's is going to be a 13 inch macbook (maybe pro) but at some point, all going well, I will be having something similar to that!

BiGT- · 21 Jan 2010 at 23:45

Got an iMac 24" today so far so good

Hate the mighty mouse though!

ToshComputers · 22 Jan 2010 at 09:19

blairw said:
Was using the 27inch Imac today in store - my first step into mac's is going to be a 13 inch macbook (maybe pro) but at some point, all going well, I will be having something similar to that!

A good first step is to use a Macbook Pro 13" and then slave off a large display, so you have the functionality of an iMac (well, kind of...), and the portability of a laptop.

blairw · 22 Jan 2010 at 10:52

Not to mention two screens, I love multi monitor setups and would be really struggling at work without it. only problem with the Imac is getting a monitor to match is impossible!