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   #1 Richard Neal says:

   Currently, the Mac mini only has a Core Duo chip, even though Apple upgraded them in September.

   I’d definitely suggest going with the MacBook Pro. There’s pretty much no advantage to having two underpowered computers rather than one fast computer. Even though the Mac mini/MacBook option is cheaper, as you said yourself, you’d add RAM to them eventually, and even if you got the cheapest RAM out there, you’d still have to spend a lot, because the MacBook’s 1 GB is spread across two DIMMs.

2. 

   #2 weldon says:

   Here are some thoughts…

   Mac mini is Core Duo, not Core 2 Duo.

   I think you would be good with a MacBook (instead of MBP). You don’t seem to need* dedicated graphics or FW800. You already have a larger screen to use with it. The iMac is just a MacBook with a graphics card and more storage. I would actually say stick with one computer for simplicity (keep all your files in one place) and then use the extra money for an wireless keyboard and mouse (for ease of use at home) and two external hard drives - one for archives and one for backups/copies. Keep your working files on the MacBook and archives on the external. You’re all set.

   Also, if you’re set on getting two computers, why not get a Combo Drive in one as long as you have at least one SuperDrive? Seems that you could do all your burning in one place.

   * - of course, “need” doesn’t always factor into Apple purchasing decisions as much as “want”

3. 

   #3 Chris Ryan says:

   I have the same setup as you. I got my Powerbook back in July 2005.

   I would go with the MacBook Pro. Your other solutions are not a good solution if you do any traveling. You don’t know what you’ll be using the computer in the next two years, and not having a laptop could be more expensive solution in the long run.

   Since you had your computer for a least a couple of years, think about what limitations of not having a laptop will be. Are you comfortable about not having a real mobile solution?

   My only regret when I purchased this laptop is that I didn’t get the laptop with the superdrive solution. I thought it was saving money, not thinking of the advantages of doing backups when I am on the road.

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   #4 FUDsucker Proxy says:

   Shipping is free for purchases over $75. (You are talking the Apple Store aren’t you?)

5. 

   #5 John Arnor G. Lom says:

   Option 2. Chances are, you’ll need all the power you can for the normal stuff, and thus it’ll be worth loosing out a bit ‘on the go’.

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   #6 Mark Fleser says:

   I would go with option 2 if I were you. But being me I’d go with just a 24″ iMac…oh wait, I already have that. After using the iMac, I just can’t go back to using my old (well got it last july) iBook.

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   #7 Michael Clark says:

   Doh! I thought I saw the Mac mini with a “2″ in it. My bad. That’s a huge deal breaker on the mini.

   Free shipping over $75? Well, that’s one thing to not worry about.

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   #8 Brian Warren says:

   I’d get the imac+macbook. I have a 24″ imac at home w/ a macbook pro for mobile use and as my backup. I dont use the MBP to its fullest though. In hindsight, I would have been better to save the moolah and get a macbook. But, if I was stuck with a 17″ imac instead of the 20 or the 24″ that would change everything. I’d get the macbook pro. Screensize is a huge deal to me.

   It’s up to you though. If you really want the macbook pro, it’s a fantastic machine, and you dont have any of the pain of having to maintain two systems.

   I’d highly consider buying from Amazon rather than apple though. Amazon’s shipping is free, no tax and amazon is offering rebates on all apple systems. The rebates and other savings might make it possible to get the bigger/better imac.

9. 

   #9 Mrad says:

   I just got a new MacBook Pro yesterday, and I LOVE it. I was working on a MacBook in the interim (between my crappy old PC & my new beauty), which with 2GB of ram was a really nice little machine. It just doesn’t make a great design machine.

   Going from a MacBook to a MacBook Pro was a world of difference. I’d say MBP all the way baby!

10. 

    #10 Alan says:

    Go with the MacBook Pro… the MacBook is nice, but similar configured MacBook Pros run much smoother… only do the dual setup if you plan on using the two computers as much as possible. I did the same thing and I hardly ever use my iMac.

    It’s much easier to have all your documents, music, and everything else in one location instead of syncing them up all the time.

11. 

    #11 Xavier says:

    Other question is why a MBP and not a MacBook?
    The only difference is the graphic card (that you don’t use), and, ok, the screen size. But for 1,000$. Looks expensive he?
    For the same price, you can buy a brand new TFT widescreen that looks gorgeous!

    I’m in the same case actually.
    I’ve a PB G4 1,5Ghz 12′ (from April 05) and I will change it in 2007. No doubt about it.
    But I will wait the new line of Apple laptops (with new design, I hope). But I still wonder which line I will buy.
    I love my PB 12′. So convenient to travel, same size that an european standard sheet (A4), it fits everywhere. You never hesitate “should I take it or not?”. The only big issue is its weight. So, I hope they will release a new 12′ much more lighter
    And I will buy a widescreen TFT for home. Because portability is essential for me.

12. 

    #12 Shawn says:

    I chose the iMac/Macbook option, and I couldn’t be happier.

13. 

    #13 willis says:

    Refurbished iMac Core2Duo 20″ - $1299 (Just have to watch for them)
    White MB C2D @ Amazon - $1199
    With the iMac you get comparable specs to the MBP (less VRAM, slightly slower processor, but faster Superdrive). Also, with the MB you have a lighter, smaller machine with better battery life. This is basically exactly what I did and I think it’s great (Okay, I splurged and got the refurb 24″). Two computers for the price of the MBP but you don’t really sacrifice much. I mean, for most people the MB can handle everything you’re really going to do on the road anyway. If you’re at home, use your desktop. And as far as refurbs go, maybe other people have had different experiences, but everyone I know who has ever bought a refurb from Apple has been completely satisfied. That’s my 2 cents.

14. 

    #14 willis says:

    oh, with my option you also don’t have a machine with FW800 (unless you get the 24″) if that is important to you.

15. 

    #15 Bridget says:

    To my mind, there are a few lifestyle factors that come into play here. First - even if you had a computer set up at home, would you still take your notebook back & forth every day (and would having to transfer files between them bother you)? Second, do you mind being desk-bound at home? Also, will the loss of screen real estate bother you if you go with a MacBook or a 17″ iMac? Personally, I have a 15″ MBP and a desktop PC, and the latter is completely redundant because I never feel like being tied to a desk when I could be on the couch with my laptop. But if you’re more disciplined than I am, and it sounds like you are, maybe you’d do just fine with a MacBook and a Mini.

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    #16 Falko says:

    I also would recommend to just buy a full blown black MacBook. You don’t need the bigger GraphicsCard or Firewire800. You don’t want to sync your documents between two computers, don’t you?
    You can attach a second screen to your MacBook (a feature the Mac Mini is missing!). If you’re on the road you will prefer the smaller MacBookk in favour of the bigger MacBook Pro. You will love the black one because it looks smarter and stays black even after a year. The white MB will turn beige or dirty after some weeks of usage.
    The iMacs have desktop harddrives which are faster then the Laptop harddrives (the Mini is also using this). The bigger 120 GB Disk of the MBP is slower then the 80 GB harddisk of the MB…

    So my advise: black MacBook with 3 GB RAM, ext. harddrive for backups, USB-powered ext. harddrive for the road (I have my complete iTunes-Library on a 80 GB USB-drive)

17. 

    #17 Mark says:

    I’m about to complete my own Option #2. Ordered a white Macbook last week, the 2.0GHz, with RAM at 2GB and the HD at 120GB. I’ve got a year-old iMac G5 that I just bumped up to 1GB RAM.

18. 

    #18 Justin Kistner says:

    I got my MacBook Pro only a couple of weeks ago, and it is pretty darn slick. I have to say, I’d be just as happy with a black MacBook if I had a sufficiently powered desktop at home. I don’t think the iMac is that machine. Even though I prefer the portability of the MacBook, I’d rather have my MacBook Pro than two underpowered machines, as Richard Neal suggested.

19. 

    #19 Joachim Klehe says:

    I ended up borrowing from my 401k and got the Mac Pro since I’d gone with the MacBook Pro earlier this year. No regrets. I learned a long time ago to get the most possible computing power I could. The wait for the Mac Pro was definitely worth it.

20. 

    #20 Julian Bennett Holmes says:

    I have one suggestion: wait until after Mac Expo in January.

21. 

    #21 Joel says:

    I’d like to second Julian’s post (#20). It is almost guaranteed that something will be released at MWSF that will alter whatever choice you make now.

22. 

    #22 Brandon Eley says:

    You might consider getting a used iMac G5 and a pimped out MacBook if you really need two computers. I’m not sure why you need two computers - maybe one as a family machine and one for you to take here and there? That’s our setup.

    Anyway, You can find an almost-new iMac G5 2.13 Ghz on eBay for around $1000 with a 3-year Applecare (with 2.5 years left). I’m about to buy one for our family computer. It’s a great deal and is still screaming fast compared to my wife’s 1Ghz G4 Powerbook 12″.

    I have a MacBook Pro 2Ghz (Core Duo) and it’s fast, but I don’t really use all it’s power. I like having the RAM, but don’t really need the graphics card. I think i I upgrade soon I might get a black MacBook unless I just can’t give up the screen resolution.

    Anyway, if you *need* 2 computers, go with an iMac and MacBook. If you need a heavy duty workstation you might consider just getting the MacBook Pro.

23. 

    #23 richo says:

    One option not mentioned here: why dump the powerbook at all yet?

    I hung onto a 15″ 1Ghz with 768Mb Ram which gets used every day to work and back and syncs with a new Mini with 2 Gb Ram and a 20″ LCD at home. One advantage there is Office and Photoshop still launch and run a little bit faster on the old Pbook - another being some software, notably finance stuff in my case, still only runs on PPC.

    So all bases are covered and my upgrade budget is good and ready for whatever comes up next year. Just a thought.

24. 

    #24 Elizabeth says:

    one thing…order from Apple online = free shipping

    I personally went from a 15″ PBG4 1.67GHz 1GB RAM and PowerMac G5 Quad with 2GB RAM and 23 inch display to

    MBP 2.33 15″ 2GB RAM 160 GB HD and kept the 23 inch display. I found that the MBP was so fast that I didn’t need the tower anymore! I would either go for that or the iMac/MB …def. not the mac mini

25. 

    #25 John says:

    Life style, someone said that, that is what it is all about. If you can afford to spend $2.4K, go for it, get the MBP. It seems the only reason to get 2 computers would be, the need to get the most bang from your dollar. Your are going to spend that much anyway, right?
    Now from a family perspective, 2 would be the smartest way to go.

26. 

    #26 james says:

    I was planning on buying a 17″ MacBook Pro (MBP) for $3500, and waited for the CoreDuo chip. After comparing the MBP against the 24″ iMac @ $2500, and considering my needs, I opted for the less expensive iMac. More bang for the buck.

27. 

    #27 Lizzie says:

    Get a refurbished MBP and something else

28. 

    #28 Eduardo Marques says:

    Get a MacBook Pro and Apple Cinema Display 23″ for home. I’m doing that and I think it the best choice with you need power and big screen.

    I don’t need two computers so I think this is the best choice. I have portability and a big screen at home to see DVDs and other things!

29. 

    #29 MisterKen says:

    Just went through the exact same process myself.
    Upgrading from an old G4 Powerbook and a dual chip Quicksilver desktop.

    Purchased the 2.33 GHz MacBookPro and hook it up to my 21″ Dell monitor at the office about a month ago.

    Worth every stinking penny. Faster than my desktop and it makes the old PowerBook look so slow. And when the UB’s come out…wow.

    Cheers,
    ken

30. 

    #30 NewbieMind says:

    Are you planning to do any video or heavy design work? If you are, then may I suggest another option?

    Option 4: Keep your PowerBook. It’s still useful for web browsing, MS Office, email, etc. Then buy a Mac Pro.

    My wife still uses her 12″ PowerBook 867Mhz for email, invoicing, MS Office, etc. She then uses our PowerMac G5 DP for music and video production. We bought a MacBook Pro 2Ghz over the summer and use it for mobile audio/video production.

31. 

    #31 Luis says:

    I was in the same situation as you this summer. Here’s my 2 cents.

    Get what you mostly need to have: If you need a desk machine - get a MacPro. If you need a laptop, get a MacBookPro. If you really want/need two machines, just keep the old PB along with your new mac.

    If money is a problem, you could get the MacPro (since you already have a laptop), and get a refurb MBP C2D down the line.

    The mini isn’t really useful if you’ve got any other mac, since it’s the weakest in the family.

    With 2 or more computers, you’ll spend less downtime when one of them is booting, crashing or busy with something processor intensive, but, you’ll also waste more time doing data sync and running updates/installs/maintenance.

32. 

    #32 Jerry says:

    I’m in the exact same position as the original poster. I need a new laptop and I have the cash to get a new MacBook Pro. But here’s what I don’t understand…why are these things even selling? There’s hardly any powerful software (other than Final Cut) that runs effectively (i.e. native) on the new Intel Macs. If you are just a student using Word, Internet, etc. I can see getting a MacBook or iMac.

    But the MacBook Pro is a big investment in power–that doesn’t really allow you to use that power because there’s very little native Intel software ready yet. In addition to Final Cut, I use many graphic intensive programs like InDesign, Photoshop, AfterEffects, etc. None of this is really ready for Intel Macs, so I’m really surprised I haven’t been reading about a huge slow down in high-end Mac sales (maybe the story is being suppressed as the media waits for January MacWorld).

    Anyway, I really, really need a new Mac laptop, and I even have the money to buy all new Intel native software, I would just like to know if people think a power user is foolish for picking up a MacBook Pro at this point?

33. 

    #33 Jerry says:

    P.S. I also agree: Regardless of what decision one makes, anyone who buys an Apple product in December is clueless. You always, ALWAYS wait until after Macworld in January if you can.

34. 

    #34 Daniel says:

    Two years ago, I went from a PowerBook Titanium to a iBook white (why pay a lot of money, if you can get a good iBook for little money). Six months later I went back to the PowerBook line and bought the aluminium one.
    This is not always a rational decision (Pro is much more expensive than the MacBook), but I felt very happy again. So I continue with the Pro line and just received a new MBP a month ago and I am in love with this machine.
    This is the “fall in love and feel happy”-argument
    (like I will probably never sell the iMac G4 lamp design)

35. 

    #35 rafalski says:

    I suggest you get a macbook pro + a 20″ dell ..or 20″ apple cinema if you’re too religious to have dell hardware

36. 

    #36 Ernie says:

    I would say pick up the Macbook Pro, but wait for the Core2Duo’s to hit the referb on the Apple store. Same warranty and about $500 cheaper, which you could put towards one of the other Macs.

37. 

    #37 Ruwan says:

    I’d go with the Macbook Pro option.
    Too many computers = confusing.

    A few things i’d recommend. When buying the MBP, max out the HD size, and put in as little RAM as possible (512MB i think). Then buy the ram from dealram.com for about 1/3 to 1/4 the price that apple will sell for and replace it yourself.

    This will make the Macbook pro option by far the cheapest and the best for you. (and you can use that extra $500 towards a cinema display or something. and you should probably do the ram trick even if you get a regular macbook too.)

38. 

    #38 Jean-Michel says:

    I love the “Laptop hooked to big monitor” setup, get a laptop (if your moving it around get a smaller one MB 13″ or 15″ MBP) Get a wireless keyboard and mouse for each of your monitors. if you’ve got money left in the piggy bank, get a nice new monitor. For home, Travel & meetings I still use a 12″ PB, so travelling is great, as it fits anywhere and is unobtrusive, but when i get home, with the BT Keyboard and mouse, hooked to a 23″ apple display works great feels like a “proper” computer.

    It really is a choice you have to make. The Only way i would say you should get two, is if you want to use the second for media, the Lady, or the kids.

    Your lucky your work doesn’t require huge amounts of power… I have to have a tower with lots of Ram to get my work done…

39. 

    #39 Frank says:

    Ruman (#37) said: “When buying the MBP, max out the HD size, and put in as little RAM as possible (512MB i think).”

    It isn’t possible to get the $2499 MBP with less than 2GB of RAM installed. I don’t think you have looked at the MBP’s in a while. Apple has been steadily increasing the minimum RAM of their machines to very nice levels and also not charging crazy prices for extra RAM like they used to do. Granted, you can still get RAM cheaper for some of their machines but the MBP comes with 2GB standard and can only be upgraded to 3GB by removing one of the 1GB cards and replacing it with a 2GB card.

40. 

    #40 Frank says:

    Ruwan (#37) said: “When buying the MBP, max out the HD size, and put in as little RAM as possible (512MB i think).”

    It isn’t possible to get the $2499 MBP with less than 2GB of RAM installed. I don’t think you have looked at the MBP’s in a while. Apple has been steadily increasing the minimum RAM of their machines to very nice levels and also not charging crazy prices for extra RAM like they used to do. Granted, you can still get RAM cheaper for some of their machines but the MBP comes with 2GB standard and can only be upgraded to 3GB by removing one of the 1GB cards and replacing it with a 2GB card.

41. 

    #41 Dave Gitlin says:

    Save money……I always buy from Amazon.com. Amazon = no tax + free shipping + rebates

42. 

    #42 John says:

    I’m wondering if Parallels Desktop for Mac does anything to facilitate the native intel software limitations described by JERRY #32 by enabling use of Windows intel software applications. I’m hoping it does because I’m considering purchase of a new Apple computer on which I can also use my old Windows applications.

43. 

    #43 dan says:

    Unless you’ve got a specific need for the macbook pro, you’re paying a steep price for the upgrade. I’m running a macbook core duo with 2gb and couldn’t be happier. As for the core duo vs. core 2 duo in the mini - obviously it appears to be a downer. But, a little google research suggests that the difference in performance is in the 10-15% range. I think you’re best bet is to go with the macbook - order 2gb of memory online (OWC is good) - and wait until apple upgrades the mini. It’s gotta be coming sooner or later. The mac buyer’s guide at mac rumors shows that the mini is late in the product cycle. That way you get the core 2 duo in both machines and save money.

44. 

    #44 Joseph says:

    Well, I haven’t read all the comments, but my situation is this:
    I have a first generation white Macbook Core Duo 2.0. I live in Brazil, and bought my MB from Amazon, and this was a very lucky shot. Buying an Apple here is something pretty uncommon.
    Hearing about Leopard, and it’s new features like Time Machine really make me impressed and also, sad. How can I use it’s full power, if I only have 60 GB of hard drive?
    Saying this, makes me reach the point I wanted to. The thing I’ve been thinking lately is to go for a Macbook + Mac mini config. And I’ll tell why.
    I want to get rid of my P4 Prescott machine, because it uses to much energy and is very noise. I’m not looking for gaming anymore, either. I don’t have a wireless router, neither a DVD player. (I’ll just graduated at the University and starting my own home).
    Buying extra harddrive, RAM, router, DVD and everything else, at least for me, would be almost as expensive as buying a new Mac Mini.
    But, there is a catch. Buying it on Spring, with the release of Leopard, would also garantee that I don’t have to spend extra money with Leopard, iLife 07 and other stuff.
    Bringing everything together, I think buying a customized Mac Mini, with extra RAM and HD (that I could exchange with the MB), and maybe even the CPU (the reason I googled and came here), is the best choice of all.
    A Mac Mini in the living room would be my wireless router, DVD player, Apple TV, iPod sync station, and Leopard provider.

    Thanks

45. 

    #45 Tian says:

    You should either go High-end or low end on Macs. Here’s my suggestion:

    1. MacBook+23inch Cinema Display ($2500, which is the price of a single 17inch MBP)

    2. MacBook Pro 17″+30inch Cinema Display (go with this and you’ll be amazed.)

    Forget iMac and Mac mini. Apple is at its best when building laptops.

46. 

    #46 sam says:

    hey - I’m sick of lugging my 15″ G4 around. Can anyone recommend a smaller size laptop?

47. 

    #47 gabriel says:

    I am a Mac soon-to-be new-by. I am getting into high-end video editting and would like to get some feedback about which Mac to purchase. I am trying to decide between an IMac and MacPro. Both more than I’d like to spend. But PC is not an option.

48. 

    #48 bukk**** says:

    to use the second for media, the Lady, or the kids.

    Your lucky your work doesn’t require huge amounts of power… I have to have a tower with lots of Ram to get my work done…

    #39 Frank
    Ruman (#37) said: “When buying the MBP, max out the HD size, and put in as little RAM as possible (512MB i think).”

    It isn’t possible to get the $2499 MBP with less than 2GB of RAM installed. I don’t think you have looked at the MBP’s in a while. Apple has been steadily increasing the minimum RAM of their machines to very nice levels and also not charging crazy prices for extra RAM like they used to do. Granted, you can still get RAM cheaper for some of their machines but the MBP comes with 2GB standard and can only be upgraded to 3GB by removing one of the 1GB cards and replacing it with a 2GB card.

    #40 Frank
    Ruwan (#37) said: “When buying the MBP, max out the HD size, and put in as little RAM as possible (512MB i think).”

    It isn’t possible to get the $2499 MBP with less than 2GB of RAM installed. I don’t think you have looked at the MBP’s in a while. Apple has been steadily increasing the minimum RAM of their machines to very nice levels and also not charging crazy prices for extra RAM like they used to do. Granted, you can still get RAM cheaper for some of their machines but the MBP comes with 2GB standard and can only be upgraded to 3GB by removing one of the 1GB cards and replacing it with a 2GB card.

    #41 Dave Gitlin
    Save money……I always buy from Amazon.com. Amazon = no tax + free shipping + rebates

    #42 John
    I’m wondering if Parallels Desktop for Mac does anything to facilitate the native intel software limitations described by JERRY #32 by enabling use of Windows intel software applications. I’m hoping it does because I’m considering purchase of a new Apple computer on which I can also use my old Windows applications.

    #43 dan
    Unless you’ve got a specific need for the macbook pro, you’re paying a steep price for the upgrade. I’m running a macbook core duo with 2gb and couldn’t be happier. As for the core duo vs. core 2 duo in the mini - obviously it appears to be a downer. But, a little google research suggests that the difference in performance is in the 10-15% range. I think you’re best bet is to go with the macbook - order 2gb of memory online (OWC is good) - and wait until apple upgrades the mini. It’s gotta be coming sooner or later. The mac buyer’s guide at mac rumors shows that the mini is late in the product cycle. That way you get the core 2 duo in both machines and save money.

    #44 Joseph
    Well, I haven’t read all the comments, but my situation is this:
    I have a first generation white Macbook Core Duo 2.0. I live in Brazil, and bought my MB from Amazon, and this was a very lucky shot. Buying an Apple here is something pretty uncommon.
    Hearing about Leopard, and it’s new features like Time Machine really make me impressed and also, sad. How can I use it’s full power, if I only have 60 GB of hard drive?
    Saying this, makes me reach the point I wanted to. The thing I’ve been thinking lately is to go for a Macbook + Mac mini config. And I’ll tell why.
    I want to get rid of my P4 Prescott machine, because it uses to much energy and is very noise. I’m not looking for gaming anymore, either. I don’t have a wireless router, neither a DVD player. (I’ll just graduated at the University and starting my own home).
    Buying extra harddrive, RAM, router, DVD and everything else, at least for me, would be almost as expensive as buying a new Mac Mini.
    But, there is a catch. Buying it on Spring, with the release of Leopard, would also garantee that I don’t have to spend extra money with Leopard, iLife 07 and other stuff.
    Bringing everything together, I think buying a customized Mac Mini, with extra RAM and HD (that I could exchange with the MB), and maybe even the CPU (the reason I googled and came here), is the best choice of all.
    A Mac Mini in the living room would be my wireless router, DVD player, Apple TV, iPod sync station, and Leopard provider.

    Thanks

    #45 Tian
    You should either go High-end or low end on Macs. Here’s my suggestion:

    1. MacBook+23inch Cinema Display ($2500, which is the price of a single 17inch MBP)

    2. MacBook Pro 17″+30inch Cinema Display (go with this and you’ll be amazed.)

    Forget iMac and Mac mini. Apple is at its best when building laptops.

    #46 sam
    hey - I’m sick of lugging my 15″ G4 around. Can anyone recommend a smaller size laptop?

    #47 gabriel
    I am a Mac soon-to-be new-by. I am getting into high-end video editting and would like to get some feedback about which Mac to purchase. I am trying to decide between an IMac and MacPro. Both more than I’d like to spend. But PC is not an option.

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49. 

    #49 Hugh says:

    Option 1 the macbook pro is so fast and is best for home and business combined

50. 

    #50 Martin says:

    FYI,
    I run a “micro” design and web services business using the following system:
    G4 466 mhz Power PC (digital audio), I use Adobe CS 1.0, it’s not fast but it works, why do you all need SO MUCH power? Seems like the mac mini is fine, I am interested in what kind of files you use? I have an idea, someone send me a file they don’t need, but that would show me how slowly a professionals file would make my mac run. Then I can see for myself what all the excitement is about upgrading.
    -Martin

51. 

    #51 Jeff says:

    I’m a student studying graphic design at university. Just deciding between a Macbook Pro laptop or the desktop Imac 20 inch. does anyone have any suggestions?

52. 

    #52 Jeff says:

    REINS!! FRUTES!! FRITES!! REAP!!

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