Owning the iMac myself, the only way it could anymore be more disappointing is if it were running windows. Great low to middle end consumer machine as it was originally intended, but its strengths quickly become weaknesses when moved up market.
The Macbook Pro could be an option. Its cheaper than buying two machines, isn't much of a downgrade from the "desktops", and ironically is actually either to upgrade than said battery-less laptop a stick in and in a box. Its little big for those wanting portability though and you'll probably need an external display as well; last I checked display manufacturers weren't exactly lining up behind MIni-DP and the adapters still have some bugs to be worked out.
Owning the iMac myself, the only way it could anymore be more disappointing is if it were running windows. Great low to middle end consumer machine as it was originally intended, but its strengths quickly become weaknesses when moved up market.
The Macbook Pro could be an option. Its cheaper than buying two machines, isn't much of a downgrade from the "desktops", and ironically is actually either to upgrade than said battery-less laptop a stick in and in a box. Its little big for those wanting portability though and you'll probably need an external display as well; last I checked display manufacturers weren't exactly lining up behind MIni-DP and the adapters still have some bugs to be worked out.
I have a macbook pro and apple cinema display with DP and it is a thing of beauty. A few months ago there was some flicker and color change but that is gone now.
Obviously I would buy the mac mini. Then I would challenge any alienware computer in a productivity test with a time limit and smoke them.
At $900 the ACD is quite an investment and a luxury few can afford. You're paying ~$300 extra for the LED backlight alone.
Incorrect.
You are paying $300 extra for backlight and to have a fully-integrated docking station to your macbook. Not spending the extra money will afford you a good set of constant headaches for years to come.
You are paying $300 extra for backlight and to have a fully-integrated docking station to your macbook. Not spending the extra money will afford you a good set of constant headaches for years to come.
Are you kidding me? It's just a USB hub built into the monitor, and one less power brick. I'll deal with my $350 monitor and an extra power brick, if I have to.
Are you kidding me? It's just a USB hub built into the monitor, and one less power brick. I'll deal with my $350 monitor and an extra power brick, if I have to.
Integration of software, drivers, microfone, camera, multiple displays, etc. Do buy a dell monitor plus docking station for a year and then come tell me about it.
I picked the Mini, because I'll always choose OSX over the current iterations of Windows. Just my personal preference.
The poll though, is flawed ... If I could only have ONE computer, it would have to be portable. I love my iMacs, but for a single-computer life, I'd have to go with a MacBookPro. No amount of power (or OS) would make up for being tied to a desk. (Yes, I'd even go with Windows if that were the ONLY way to get a portable computer.)
You are paying $300 extra for backlight and to have a fully-integrated docking station to your macbook. Not spending the extra money will afford you a good set of constant headaches for years to come.
Using the AC adaptor and a regular hub is going to cause major problems? I hope not because that would mean Apple really went south on the QC.
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Integration of software, drivers, microfone, camera, multiple displays, etc. Do buy a dell monitor plus docking station for a year and then come tell me about it.
I've been using third party USB and USB2.0 parts for ten. Guess what, they've always worked just fine and the universe hasn't imploded.
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If you had only one computer, what computer would you rather have? And why?
Could I run OS X on both?
...... oh i did already
So.... that.
Though if I could only have one computer, I have to say, I'd want something in between.
What exactly is the point of your poll?
Which would you rather have: a Porche 911 GT ($200K) or a Toyota Prius ($25K)?
What exactly is the point of your poll?
I like YOUR poll better, of course I'd have to say the Pri - NO!! Porsche!!
Absolutely the Porsche....or I'd "settle" for a Gallardo for $198,000...
Though if I could only have one computer, I have to say, I'd want something in between.
I agree unfortunately, you'd need a time machine to get it.
I agree unfortunately, you'd need a time machine to get it.
So the iMac and MacBook Pro are not options?
So the iMac and MacBook Pro are not options?
Owning the iMac myself, the only way it could anymore be more disappointing is if it were running windows. Great low to middle end consumer machine as it was originally intended, but its strengths quickly become weaknesses when moved up market.
The Macbook Pro could be an option. Its cheaper than buying two machines, isn't much of a downgrade from the "desktops", and ironically is actually either to upgrade than said battery-less laptop a stick in and in a box. Its little big for those wanting portability though and you'll probably need an external display as well; last I checked display manufacturers weren't exactly lining up behind MIni-DP and the adapters still have some bugs to be worked out.
I'll take the Alienware. I'm assuming I can sell it and buy a Mac Pro?
nope.
Owning the iMac myself, the only way it could anymore be more disappointing is if it were running windows. Great low to middle end consumer machine as it was originally intended, but its strengths quickly become weaknesses when moved up market.
The Macbook Pro could be an option. Its cheaper than buying two machines, isn't much of a downgrade from the "desktops", and ironically is actually either to upgrade than said battery-less laptop a stick in and in a box. Its little big for those wanting portability though and you'll probably need an external display as well; last I checked display manufacturers weren't exactly lining up behind MIni-DP and the adapters still have some bugs to be worked out.
I have a macbook pro and apple cinema display with DP and it is a thing of beauty. A few months ago there was some flicker and color change but that is gone now.
Obviously I would buy the mac mini. Then I would challenge any alienware computer in a productivity test with a time limit and smoke them.
At $900 the ACD is quite an investment and a luxury few can afford. You're paying ~$300 extra for the LED backlight alone.
Incorrect.
You are paying $300 extra for backlight and to have a fully-integrated docking station to your macbook. Not spending the extra money will afford you a good set of constant headaches for years to come.
Incorrect.
You are paying $300 extra for backlight and to have a fully-integrated docking station to your macbook. Not spending the extra money will afford you a good set of constant headaches for years to come.
Are you kidding me? It's just a USB hub built into the monitor, and one less power brick. I'll deal with my $350 monitor and an extra power brick, if I have to.
Are you kidding me? It's just a USB hub built into the monitor, and one less power brick. I'll deal with my $350 monitor and an extra power brick, if I have to.
Integration of software, drivers, microfone, camera, multiple displays, etc. Do buy a dell monitor plus docking station for a year and then come tell me about it.
The poll though, is flawed
Incorrect.
You are paying $300 extra for backlight and to have a fully-integrated docking station to your macbook. Not spending the extra money will afford you a good set of constant headaches for years to come.
Using the AC adaptor and a regular hub is going to cause major problems? I hope not because that would mean Apple really went south on the QC.
Integration of software, drivers, microfone, camera, multiple displays, etc. Do buy a dell monitor plus docking station for a year and then come tell me about it.
I've been using third party USB and USB2.0 parts for ten. Guess what, they've always worked just fine and the universe hasn't imploded.