IMAC or MacBook Pro Laptop?

Trying to decide between a fully loaded iMAC versus a fully loaded 15" MacBook Pro laptop with retina display.  I was actually considering both.  I usually buy computers that have the highest resolution screen - seems the laptop beats the new iMAC in this area by QUITE a bit to my dismay.  Much more "real estate.  Would love to hear opinions as to which one you would buy.  In terms of speed, they are quite similar for the purposes that I will be using them - Office, InDesign, Photoshop, some music. 

iMac = General Maacintosh Software usage
Screen: Excellent Definition
Cost: Above Average Desktops
Mac Book Pro = Business, Quick Web Exploring
Cost: Very Expensive
Screen: Great Definition
Mac Book Air = Travel+Business+Good Web Exploring
Cost: Expensive
Screen: Good Definition
Choose from my opinionized ratings and decide for yourself, this is your personal decision do not let others influence which macintosh you desire. All I have to say, goo'day! ;D

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