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Need new home computer

azmom
9 years ago

My only home computer died, it is not worthwhile to repair so I am shopping for new one(s).

Spending some hours in an Apple store, I have my eyes on

Option A: combination of

(1) 21.5 inch iMac, 2.7 GHZ quad-core Intel Core i5, 8GB (two 4 GB memory), 1TB hard drive, Intel Iris Pro Graphics.
I don't play games, and am not into heavy development activities. What I will do would be basic stuff such as web surfing, emails, spreadsheets, documents, semi-serious photo shooting and editing, doing researches, web site authoring and maintenance..etc.
(2) iPAD Air, 32 GB
I plan to use it for books, magazines, web search, emails, light pc work while I am not home. I plan to carry it on trips, for movies, music, books on the airplane, some light pc work with a portable key board.

Option B:
13 inch MACBook Pro with 2.4 GHz and Retina Display, 256 or 512 GB storage for trips. At home, I would hook it with two large monitors as a desktop.

I plan to keep the computer for 5-7 years. I am not too concerned about learning curve switching from Window to Apple family.

Are these two options overkill? Am I over thinking? Which of the two options is good? Are there any alternatives?

Please help me making the decision, I really miss having my own computer.

Thank you in advance.

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