MacBook Pro trade for iMac Question

dotmarckr · Feb 2, 2013, 10:44 PM

I've been considering trading my mid-2009 MacBook Pro 15" C2D 2.53 GHz 8GB laptop for an iMac for it's screen size – and because I'm already using my laptop as a desktop pretty much and I have a MacBook Air for portability. I've gotten a hit on Craigslist to trade for a 2008 iMac 24" C2D 3.06GHz 4GB.

What are you opinions on this? Should I make the trade? Why or why not?

Jessica Lares · Feb 2, 2013, 10:49 PM

I wouldn't do it. It's like trading in this year's tech for something from last year. Less RAM in there too.

Stooby Mcdoobie · Feb 2, 2013, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Jessica Lares

I wouldn't do it. It's like trading in this year's tech for something from last year. Less RAM in there too.

Agreed.

You're probably looking to do a flat out trade so you don't have to spend any money, but I think you'd be better off just getting an external monitor, keyboard, and mouse. I use this monitor with my MBP when I want to use it in 'desktop' mode am and very happy with its performance.

glenthompson · Feb 3, 2013, 03:02 PM

I concur with the external monitor approach instead. I added a Cinema Display to my MBP and have been very happy with it. Got it dirt cheap off Craigslist. Added a full sized keyboard. Takes a few seconds to disconnect and stuff in my backpack and I'm on the road.

eric/ · Feb 3, 2013, 03:06 PM

Yeah I wouldn't do it

Yebubbleman · Feb 3, 2013, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dotmarckr

I've been considering trading my mid-2009 MacBook Pro 15" C2D 2.53 GHz 8GB laptop for an iMac for it's screen size – and because I'm already using my laptop as a desktop pretty much and I have a MacBook Air for portability. I've gotten a hit on Craigslist to trade for a 2008 iMac 24" C2D 3.06GHz 4GB.

What are you opinions on this? Should I make the trade? Why or why not?

No. You're making a downgrade in terms of everything but CPU speed and screen size. The RAM type is slower (DDR2 vs. DDR3). If you want a larger screen, you're much better off just buying an external monitor. Apple sells as large as a 27" LED display (just make sure you don't buy the Thunderbolt one by mistake) or you can go with literally any other brand for cheaper.

thekev · Feb 3, 2013, 07:21 PM

I wouldn't want a computer of that age with unknown history. The displays in these things do not last forever. With the one you already own, you know what is working.

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dotmarckr macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2013	MacBook Pro trade for iMac Question I've been considering trading my mid-2009 MacBook Pro 15" C2D 2.53 GHz 8GB laptop for an iMac for it's screen size – and because I'm already using my laptop as a desktop pretty much and I have a MacBook Air for portability. I've gotten a hit on Craigslist to trade for a 2008 iMac 24" C2D 3.06GHz 4GB. What are you opinions on this? Should I make the trade? Why or why not?
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Feb 2, 2013, 10:49 PM	#2
Jessica Lares macrumors 68030 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Near Dallas, Texas, USA	I wouldn't do it. It's like trading in this year's tech for something from last year. Less RAM in there too. __________________  Have You Hugged Your Mac Today? Daily Expressions \| Power Mac G5 \| Late 2011 13" MacBook Pro \| iPod Nano (7G) \| iPod Shuffle (2012) \| iPad Mini
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Feb 3, 2013, 03:02 PM	#4
glenthompson macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Roanoke VA	I concur with the external monitor approach instead. I added a Cinema Display to my MBP and have been very happy with it. Got it dirt cheap off Craigslist. Added a full sized keyboard. Takes a few seconds to disconnect and stuff in my backpack and I'm on the road. __________________ 15" MacBook Pro (late 2011), iPhone 5 iPad 3rd gen, iPod Touch 3rd gen,ATV3 Snow Leopard Server 5TB
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Feb 3, 2013, 07:21 PM	#7
thekev macrumors 601 Join Date: Aug 2010	I wouldn't want a computer of that age with unknown history. The displays in these things do not last forever. With the one you already own, you know what is working. __________________ Legend has it that a bad GPU driver killed Intel's father. To this day intel can't bring themselves to write a good one.
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Feb 3, 2013, 03:06 PM	#5
eric/ In Time-Out Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ohio, United States	Yeah I wouldn't do it
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