Which Mac should I buy?

Which Mac should I buy?

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Portability vs. performance? Desktop vs. a portable model? Apple offers their computers in several forms and choosing the one for you isn't as simple as you think. It could be the iMac or the Macbook Air but just answer some quick questions and Hunch will give you a Mac that fits.

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    MacBook Pro

    MacBook Pro

    The MacBook Pro is a line of Macintosh portable computers by Apple Inc.

    First introduced in January 2006 at the Macworld Expo alongside the Intel-based iMac, the MacBook Pro replaced ...

    Amazon$1,199
    doug
    Pros: The most powerful notebook Apple currently makes. Solid construction, a good reputation, and high re-sale value ... Cons: Typically more expensive than most professional notebooks.
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    iMac

    iMac

    The iMac is a range of desktop Macintosh computers designed and built by Apple Inc. It has been a large part of Apple's consumer desktop offerings since its introduction ...

    Amazon$1,199
    anon
    Pros: Great screen, complete lack of clutter, ease of use. Cons: Lack of expandibility.
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    MacBook

    MacBook

    The MacBook is a brand of Macintosh notebook computers by Apple Inc. First introduced in May 2006, it replaced the iBook and 12" PowerBook series of notebooks as a part ...

    Amazon$999
    anon
    Pros: Current MacBook's unibody Aluminum construction makes it very sturdy and stylish. Cons: Newest model lacks firewire ports.
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    Mac Pro

    Mac Pro

    The Mac Pro is a workstation computer manufactured by Apple Inc. The machines are based on Xeon microprocessors, but are similar to the Power Mac G5 they replaced in terms ...

    Amazon$2,499
    doug
    Pros: The most powerful system Apple makes (including the XServe) is also the most expandable. More than ... Cons: The price for a lot of the expansion options, even ...
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    MacBook Air

    MacBook Air

    The MacBook Air is a Macintosh notebook computer designed by Apple. It is positioned as the ultraportable in Apple's MacBook Family and was introduced at the Macworld Conference & Expo ...

    Amazon$1,799
    anon
    Pros: Incredibly thin, great screen, full size keyboard, backlit keys, large multi-gesture trackpad. Cons: Lack of ports.
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    Mac Mini

    Mac Mini

    The Mac Mini (officially capitalized Mac mini) is a desktop computer made by Apple Inc. Like earlier Mini-ITX PC designs, it is uncommonly small for a desktop computer: 6.5 ...

    Amazon$599
    hunchkin
    Pros: Small, stylish, very low energy consumption (perfect to let it run 24-7), decent processor, keep costs ... Cons: Horrible graphics card. 1900x1200 is maximum and not very convincing.