IPad 64 gb and iMcac 21" vs. Macbook pro 15"
I am a junior in high school and I currently have a Macbook pro 15" 2007 version. It is half broken from use. When it breaks i need to get something else. I was thinking EITHER an iPad 64 gb and a iMcac 21" OR a Macbook pro 15" If I were to get the iMac/iPad combo I would save $100 USD. I use my mabook pro for; web browsing, word, sometimes Power point and excel. My school bag weighs 27 pounds (no joke) and i would like to lighten it. I figured that I could just you the iPad at school and have the iMac at my house as a base computer. What do you think I should do?
The MBA can be purchased with 4MB memory, faster cpu and more storage capacity so that it will be funtional for a long time. You can also get a CD/DVD drive for it in a separate enclosure. The iMac can last for years...can be purchased with a lot of memory, very fast cpu, and can take peripheral storage, and has a builtin CD/DVD.
The iPad with Pages installed can read and export files in Word .doc format. The other parts of iWork for the iPad can not export in MS Office product formats.
If you are looking for the most power and lowest weight, the MBA is a real contender. The larger version gives a usable screen area close to the MBP, good computing capabilities, software compatibility, lighter weight than the MBP, and peripheral equipment that should meet your needs.
Bottom line, though, is if you can go visit an Apple Retail store or retailer and try out the various options, spend enough time to get really familiar with each, and then talk prices with them for the options that suit you the best.
The iPad is really nice, but the MBA sure changes things.
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