Which mac (or macbook) is good for programming ?

Hi,which mac (or macbook) is good for programming ? i want for iOS and mac programming, also i want to make 3D models-objects

If you are going to do a fairly heavy load of 3D modeling I would go with a Mac Pro with as much memory as you can afford.
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shopmac/family/macpro?mco=MTg5MTY5NDQ
If you aren't a heavy 3D modeler, but will be doing so a significant amount of time than this would work:
http://store.apple.com/us/configure/MC511LL/A?mco=MTg1ODA4MDM
If 3D modeling is only an occasional requirement you could go with one of the new MacBook Pros:
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shopmac/family/macbookpro?mco=MTkyMTUzNjk
All of them will handle your programming needs.

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