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Originally posted by Timothy An iMac can outperform a 8 core Mac Pro, but that's due to Snow leapord in some tasks. And the quad core Mac Pro is slower than the i7 iMac. And it's a very bad time to buy a Mac Pro when the 6 core / 12 core Mac Pro will arrive soon. That being said, an i7 iMac is about 2 times faster than a i7 Macbook Pro. It's cheaper and faster than a i7 macbook pro. Now, if you only need a mobile device for internet or checking e-mail, consider getting an iPad + iMac combo. If you want to produce at someone else's his studio, an i7 macbook pro seems to be a reasonable choice.

Well, OP. there you go. If you are dead set on buying now, then get an iMac for performance, although personally I prefer the Mac Pro for their PCIe expandability. Or wait for the 6/12 core Mac Pros. Those sound tasty!

new mac mini arrived! lol. for those who have learned to bounce. pretty little bastart with finaly.... hdmi (hopefully with sound). lacks bluray though. still core2 duo though but thats no problem for those who freeze tracks.

edit: btw this is not a recomandation lol.

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Originally posted by Timothy An iMac can outperform a 8 core Mac Pro, but that's due to Snow leapord in some tasks. And the quad core Mac Pro is slower than the i7 iMac. And it's a very bad time to buy a Mac Pro when the 6 core / 12 core Mac Pro will arrive soon. That being said, an i7 iMac is about 2 times faster than a i7 Macbook Pro. It's cheaper and faster than a i7 macbook pro. Now, if you only need a mobile device for internet or checking e-mail, consider getting an iPad + iMac combo. If you want to produce at someone else's his studio, an i7 macbook pro seems to be a reasonable choice.

Interesting and thanks for sharing - do you have the source of this info, I'd like to read the full thing......