hey guys,

need your help with something. i'm a little torn in buying either the two options mentioned above. both have similar spec in terms of processor but the imac is a little cheaper. i'll be using the mac mostly for video editing/converting & probably will turn it on for almost 24/7 for networking purposes. my first choice would be a macbook pro but it is a little expensive & i worry about the heat it would generate. hopefully with the imac larger size, the comp will have more room to breath. i already have a macbook & the imac really fits in with that. however, i could sell the macbook & use the money to buy a macbook pro instead.

my main concerns are definitely the heat & price. what do you guys think i should do? any experiences with the imac/mbp turned on for a long time & their temps would be greatly appreciated.

my options:
buy an imac & keep the macbook
or
sell the macbook & buy the mbp instead

remember that the mac will be on for very long hours, so keep that in mind when giving ur opinions. thanks guys!!!

get the imac most definately...imac for heavy work and macbook for normal usage..

I would go for option one. You DID not mention the need for portability, so why not just get the iMac. You get a much bigger screen which certainly helps for video editing for a lower price.

iMac + MB certainly, then u would have 2 rigs and everything u need.

@ryley7,
I think u *want* the MBP but u do *know* the better option for u is the iMac

Option one definitely. In fact in my case, I want to sell my MBP, get a normal MB and an iMac

neither... get a Mac Pro or an old Quad Core G5 or something...

I would like to know too cause my main concern is the heat as well, sadly no one gave me a definite answer so far regarding the Mac mini or iMac.

Mac Mini and iMacs do not have efficient heat dissipation systems compared to the PowerMacs and Mac Pros.

Macbook pro seem hot i guess. How do you guys/girl, an owner of the notebook cope with the heat if working with it for 8 hour straight with it ?

I program straight for 12 hours, and the heat does goes up to about 70 degrees which is relatively high. I put a book under the notebook to cool it off.

why don't you just use the notebook-cooler?

Zalman's notebook cooler ZM-NC1000 is excellent!
I dont think my temperature of any of my parts exceed 50-55 before.

The cooler is on the higher end though
i think i bought it at RM140 but im sure you value your MBP more

Zalman's?
never heard of it
i use CoolerMaster

Might be true, but at least you don't have to rest your palm on iMac and MacMini.

zalman used to have a very powerful cpu coller k? google around , very famous

http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/07/zalman-...y-as-you-think/

buy imac! i love the big screen, but i cant carry it around with me.
portable plus power = mpb!

i already mentioned u have a macbook

why do u need a MBP since u already ahve your portable mac ?
get the imac..

no brainer..

Get the iMac, video editing requires bigger screen also you mention about networking so you need an iMac too with that two reasons.