1. Apple iMac (27-Inch Desktop)
I’m not going to start a war regarding which choice is better, windows or mac. In fact, the software of choice for professionals which is Adobe is available for both platforms. What I’m going to say is, look at the history of Apple. It was made for graphic design. Period. It looks awesome, it works like a charm and it gets the job done. Fast. Reliable. It is a bit pricey but once you get it, you won’t regret it, trust me. And that’s a good rhyme. 
2. Moleskine notebook
Today most people consider buying a tablet PC but when you think about it, paper is still paper. You can develop ideas faster on paper than on any other machine there is. An excellent choice are the Moleskine notebooks. The design is simply amazing and the quality is exquisite. You will find a variety of notebooks for any need you have, not just graphic design. Get one.
3. Professional Graphic Design Ruler
When you are preparing files for print or you do test prints, what you need is a professional graphic design ruler. This rulers are special, they feature things that ordinary rules doesn’t have. They show: agate, lines, picas, 1/2 to 30 point sizes, 64th of an inch and millimeters.
4. Wacom graphics tablet
I’m talking about Wacom tablets here. Industry standard. A wacom tablet is a great tool for transforming your ideas from paper into digital art, for retouching, coloring, drawing and the list goes on. This tablet is the most accurate thing there is. You are going to pay a little more for the Wacom Cintiq 13HD but when you see this beast in action… you are not going back to the old mouse. You will be more productive and faster than ever before.
5. DSLR Camera
Having a camera may not be the focal point of a graphic designer but it is essential for delivering your high quality, high resolution images, especially if you don’t have access to a stock photography site. That way your photos will also be unique. A good starter DSLR camera is the NIKON D3100. It delivers 14.2MP images and has 18-55mm lenses.
6. A3 Printer (Brother)
Next time you make a design proposal, make sure you do it with style and elegance. Use an A3 printer to make a professional impression. I reccomend using the Brother MFCJ6710DW. It is a high quality, multifunctional printer that also offers A3 printing capabilities and does the job brilliantly. Not to mention that it is a bang for the buck.
7. High quality headphones
Last but not least, having good headphones when working is crucial. Music makes your creativity last longer. The sound that comes out of this headphones is simply incredible. So next time you’ll be working do it with great sound that will inspire you.
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