Originally Posted by
Jim Becker
Ken, my primary personal machine has been a 27" iMac since 2010. I also have a Macbook Pro 13" Retina that I purchased in 2012 to use as a BYOD work computer ... which is equipped with a high-quality 27" Dell screen and external keyboard for desktop use. If the iMac "goes" at some point, which most likely would be the screen backlight, etc., the laptop will replace it since it's a great "desktop" in it's own right, outside of being limited to 8GB of RAM. And it's no longer a dedicated work machine.
Desktop and portable has really "blurred" a lot in recent times, especially for folks who need both functions and don't want multiple computers. And while that 13" screen is fine when traveling, I wouldn't want to do "real work" on it without the large monitor.
I work on an iMac vintage ~’10 as well. My hard drive had a headcrash in May. I replaced the HD and we run today. I lost about 30,000 photos, though not my best or favorite. It emphasized my need for better backup and organization. I use an Macbook, iPad and iPhone for work. Right tool for the various tasks.
Shawn
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