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b1NARY73 · Mar 30, 2007, 09:20 PM

Here is the deal. My 2 month old Macbook Pro 17" was stolen with my Camera, iPod video and Bag from my car at my work. I rarely leave it in the car, but I forgot some paperwork and ran back in to grab it. I come out to a Broken Passenger window and my bag GONE! HOLY SCHMIDT!!!!!!! Anyhoo, I filed a Police report and my insurance is sending me a check to cover the stolen items. I have been touing around with the idea of getting a 24" iMac and a Macbook. I use my Mac's to create Visual panorama's for my wife's real estate company, PhotoShop work, Illustrator, etc. The files never exceed a couple hundred Meg's. I can Buy a Refurbished iMac at 1699, and a refurbished Black Macbook for 1299, and still be under what my MBP cost, and have money to spare to get my camera equipment. Any thoughts? I loved my Macbook Pro, but I never really lugged it around due to it's size..... and the Macbook looks like the Perfect Mac to throw in my bag ( Never left alone again ) and take with me to do shoots, cafe's, etc. All you 24" iMac owner's chime in.

Eug · Mar 31, 2007, 10:39 AM

I have that same setup. A 24" iMac with 7600 GT, and a white MacBook. Excellent, versatile combo.

imitchellg5 · Mar 31, 2007, 12:39 PM

I don't own a 24" iMac, but I use one a lot as well as a MacBook. I think you'll love both of them. They make a good combo. The only issue is that the MacBook's integrated graphics can be a drag if you need to work on a movie or something that you made on the iMac.

Parky · Mar 31, 2007, 01:54 PM

I'm very happy, it's the best Mac I have ever owned.

Ian

mikeylee · Mar 31, 2007, 05:02 PM

Hi,
I switched from a PC to a 24"iMac about 4 months ago. I am tickled to death with it. While I have nothing else Apple top compare it to, it is great with Photoshop (wife does wedding photography on the side). Just love it.
mikeylee

brokenjago · Mar 31, 2007, 06:35 PM

The only issue is that the MacBook's integrated graphics can be a drag if you need to work on a movie or something that you made on the iMac.

Why is that? Integrated graphics don't generally affect 2D work, and unless he'll be using motion, or to a limited extent Final Cut, he'll be fine.

Mastrap · Apr 1, 2007, 08:04 AM

We've got a 24" iMac in the home office, a white MacBook to use around the house. Excellent combination. At work I use a MBP, but I honestly don't see much of a performance difference in everyday life.

b1NARY73 · Apr 11, 2007, 01:58 AM

Thanks for all the replies, I bought a 24" refurb, and a black Macbook refurb and am one happy camper. My wife is so smitten, I am trying to find her a 17" iMac on the second hand market as we speak. One thing though, the 24" takes a while to get used too... I had to re-adjust my chair, and sit a bit further back than when I had my MBP plugged into my 20" ACD.... but I am not complaining!

centerchannel68 · Apr 12, 2007, 09:53 AM

I'm really happy with my 24" iMac, except I'd say about once every 3-4 days, the 'windowserver' freaks out and uses like 30% of both CPUs. It really pisses me off. I force quit the window finder, sometimes that works, sometimes I have to logoff and log back in, sometimes I have to restart. It's very very annoying.

Klipse · Apr 15, 2007, 09:00 PM

im sorry to hear about the theft.. hope buying the 24" will make you feel better