Replacing my iMac 27" (2015 model)

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Replacing my iMac 27" (2015 model)

I've been waiting forever for a larger iMac to replace my iMac 27 intel machine which is now unplugged and sitting in the corner of my office. Even if a new replacement were to appear next year, I'm wondering if it wouldn't make sense to go a more powerful newer MBP with a large screen. (Currently using M1 MBP 32GB 2TB.) In the past I've found that iMacs were quicker than equivalent MBPros. I wonder if that is an illusion.

I use a lot of memory (running multiple programs) for academic work in the humanities, and have always gone with a powerful machine, one that would be future-proof and not taxed by tons of open windows and programs competing for RAM etc.

MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 14.6

Posted on Oct 31, 2024 12:50 PM

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FoxFifth

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Oct 31, 2024 1:01 PM in response to jinet

The 24" screen size of the iMac is perfect for me, but if I wanted a large screen size (or if Apple discontinues the 24" iMac screen size and I needed to replace mine), I would strongly consider one of the new Mac minis. Mac mini - Apple

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Old Toad

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Oct 31, 2024 3:57 PM in response to jinet

Apple just released the MBP with the M4 chip. You can get a 16" M4 MBP with 48 GB memory(standard), 2 TB storage for $3999.

You can get an M4 Pro Mini with the same RAM and storage for $2399. That with a 32" 4K LG monitor w/speakers for $350 and you're $1250 ahead with lots more screen real estate to work with.

Just some food for thought.

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jinet Author

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Oct 31, 2024 1:54 PM in response to FoxFifth

I did look at that and was going to ask. I just don't know how powerful they are compared to the equivalent specked out MBP. Perhaps it's all theoretical since we don't have the new larger iMac. The attraction is having a separate screen that can outlast the 'brains' (thinking in terms of ecology, not economy).

thanks.

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