Help deciding

[jbro1999]

I am in the market for a new computer. I've always wanted to go back to a mac for the longest time (I have a 8 year old PC now). I don't have a very big budget so I was thinking about getting laptop until I found this here.

http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?InvtId=MB323LLA-PB-2R&cpc=RESX

It pretty much has everything I need and can alway add memory. I am really just a light user - music, some video editing, email, surfing and connecting to work. What do you guys think?

I would love a mac book pro but I cannot afford it. I was thinking I could get this imac, then an iPad (in a couple months) for something portable.

 

[spinnerlys]

That iMac will do what you want quite easily, but know, that this is a model from early 2008 and it is overpriced. Mac2Sell, known to guesstimate higher than actual prices for used Macs, values that Mac at 640 USD.

Take a look at the Refurbished section of the Apple Online Store for better deals.

 

[jbro1999]

Thanks a lot spinnerlys for the links!

 

[Undone11091]

If your looking for a cheap Mac check out craigslist. Won't have to pay for shipping, you can test drive it and people sometimes low ball their prices out of ignorance. I sold my MacBook pro and bought a new 27" iMac and to replace the portability I went out for a MacBook and found one on craigslist for 450$$$$. Core 2 duo 13 inch. Battery will need to be replaced soon but all in all it was a steal.

 

[Rideherhard]

Why do you need portability?... I have a Mac Book pro (13") and really wished I went for a 27" iMac. I thought I'd like the portability but my MacBook Pro has yet to leave my house!!!. I got an iPhone and that will do everything I need for portability.

 

[Undone11091]

i have a 27" imac and i bought the macbook for portability. it works well when out of town or at school. when the second generation ipads come out ill probably move over to one of those.