Which Mac to Buy: iMac or Mac Pro?

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Mac 911 Tip of the Week A reader who wishes to remain anonymous has to make the kind of difficult choice that many of us would welcome. He writes: "I work in a graphic design studio and we have a budget to upgrade our Macs. I can't decide what would be better -- a tricked-out 27-inch iMac or an 8-core Mac Pro. Each would be packed full of RAM and have the best graphics card available. Do you have any opinions one way or the other?" That's what this week's Mac 911 column is all about. While both machines are quite capable, the answer to your dilemma may boil down to one thing -- the display. - Christopher Breen Our Top Story The 27th Annual Editors' Choice Awards The Editors' Choice Awards recognize our favorite products released during the past year. Take a look at the list, and you'll find a set of products that'll help you get things done. Mac News, Reviews, and How-Tos Video: Mac OS X screenshot secrets Macworld senior editor Dan Frakes takes a look at the lesser-known screenshot features of Mac OS X. Make the season bright with holiday videos You can do more than simply reminisce about beloved holiday videos. Many and more of them are available online. Here are a few sources for these treasures. Thunderbolt: How devices affect each other on a daisy chain Macworld Lab tested different daisy-chain scenarios to find out if certain devices and device placement affects performance. The results are surprising. Buying guide: Multifunction printers There are lots of issues to consider when purchasing an all-in-one printer. We walk you through the major points. Hiding purchased iOS apps If the Purchased screen on your iOS device is cluttered with unwanted apps, there's a simple way to clean it up if you're using iTunes 10 and iOS 5. Slideshow: iPod nano watchbands The teeny tiny iPod nano can be more than just a great music player. With the right accessory, you've got a hip and high-tech wristwatch. Here's a look at the options. Review: LaCie's Thunderbolt SSD It only works with Thunderbolt-equipped Macs, but for those who can use it, the LaCie Little Big Disk Thunderbolt Edition 240GB SSD packs a big performance punch in a small package. First Look: OnLive Gaming for iOS Macworld gets hands on with OnLive?s new collection of video games for iOS devices. Five unexpected uses for Copy and Paste Did you know you can copy and paste a whole lot more than just text and graphics? When you start in the Finder, you can use the Copy command to lift all sorts of information from a selected Finder item. Here are some of Sharon Zardetto's favorite tricks. Review: Adobe Carousel 1.0 If you need to store, sync, and share photos, and want viewers to edit and contribute images to your collection, then Carousel is for you. Siri features we'd like to see Siri's pretty good, but Dan Moren and Lex Friedman would love to see it become great by addressing a few missing features. The dope on iTunes Match, Genius playlists, and iOS devices In which Chris Breen sucks up to a superior by explaining the relationship between iTunes Match and Genius playlists on an iOS device. The Macalope Weekly: The bloom is off the rose The bloom is off the rose this week, whether it be with iPad competitors, Siri, or even misleading headlines. Fortunately, the Macalope is on the case. Review: Dragon Express 1.0 Dragon Express provides a handy, easy-to-use way to dictate occasional texts and transfer them to your applications More Top Stories Fix Lion's erroneous autocorrections, permanently Break Time reminds you to take five Logic Pro and MainStage come to Mac App Store The 27th Annual Editors Choice Awards: Hardware Gems for a Steal, Redux Macworld Gear Guide: For Macs Samsung's Apple-bashing ads vs. reality Review: Nook Tablet a worthy alternative to the Kindle Fire Macworld Buying Guide: Photo Printers The holiday photo-op season is here. Make sure you have the right printer for sharing your most festive holiday photos. Find your perfect printer. Advertisement Get Tons of free Business How To's: Research the latest technology trends, read relevant news, and watch our latest customer videos. Essential App Collection: Updated for the Holidays Some of your favorite iOS games feature new updates -- or special editions -- aimed at helping you celebrate the festive season. Elmo's Monster Maker HD Angry Birds Seasons Mighty Fin SPY mouse HD Doodle Jump Christmas Special See more apps from 'Updated for the Holidays' Discover 282212 iPhone apps in the PC World App Guide

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