Why an iMac?

[SuperSwede]

Jimi, Bandstand can also be installed as a plugin (audio units) which works with mac.

[sunvalleylaw]

Folks, I thank you very much for so much effort and input! It's great!

Here are some more points after reading the posts.

What do I want to do:
1. Recording music
2. Video & Photo Editing
3. I never play games on the computer. Am not a gamer.
4. Surfing the internet

Budget = enough to get a 27" iMac

Important thing to be clarified:
What about my hardware like for e.g. my Midi keyboard and my Line6 Toneport. I only have a MS driver cd. Will a Mac acknowledge these machines without problems? I know I am going to lose my NI Bandstand software, but this I could stand.

You might have the budget for a 27 inch iMac, but I personally think the 21.5 is plenty big, and you could use the difference at least in part maximizing the RAM and have money left over as compared to getting the extra large screen. Your needs sound perfect for an iMac. I use the Toneport UX2 with no problems. Line6 has drivers on their site. http://line6.com/community/docs/DOC-1886

Your Midi keyboard can be connected by a USB to Midi Adapter and should not be a problem. You may need to download a new driver. Should not be a problem. What kind of keyboard is it?

[Jimi75]

Is it too much if I say I love you guys....

@SVL:
That's some real good information.
Actually I was about to check the 21,5", because 27" is huge and I do not think I'd need that huge screen. I use a Midistart-3 Pro Keys Midi keyboard, connected via USB. Shouldn't be a prob though...

It's cool that I could keep Bandstand and that Line6 offer the Mac driver.

I will let you guys know about my impressions. Hopefully the guy at the store gives me enough time to check.

Thanks again!

[deeaa*]

Nonononono!

Don't get the small screen! There's NO substitute for a proper large screen.
I'm running a 21" 1600x1200 and a 19" 1280x1024 side by side and not a day goes by I don't wish I had a bigger screen, can't fit anything on these and I have to squint to see smaller detail.

As soon as I get some extra income, I'm getting a 32" full-HD screen as my main monitor AND still use the 21" and 19" on the side. I just need another adaptor to get 3 monitors.