A Dilemma - iMac Macbook Pro

[seancfuller]

Hey,

I am sure that this has been answered before, but with the new iMac's released I am in a need of some clear advice. I have a 3 year old white macbook, which I have used to death, upgraded the HDD and Ram and loved it (it was my first Mac. I am now down to my last 15GB of HDD and am thinking now is the time to upgrade...

So the issue is iMac or Macbook Pro? I love the portability of the Macbook Pro but I have an iPad 2 which I can take out with me for email, pictures etc. My idea was to go for a baseline iMac which can then be my central hub. In time I can then consider buying a new laptop (possibly an Air) and use the iMac in the future as a secondary screen?

What would people do? Will the new iMac with Thunderbolt allow it to be a secondary screen (I appreciate the Air hasnt got Thunderbolt yet but all in good time..)?

I will use it for video, photos and storing all my libraries on?

Let me know your thoughts!

Cheers,

Sean

 

[daneoni]

The new iMacs can power external displays but can't be used as screens themselves. Apple took away that feature in this revision.

 

[stellardream]

New iMac can be used as a target display if another device supports Thunderbolt. It's been confirmed by Apple.

 

[rockyroad55]

New iMac can be used as a target display if another device supports Thunderbolt. It's been confirmed by Apple.

Only 27" can support Target Display, not the 21.5" right?

OP, I opened a thread yesterday and we have the same situation almost! I purchased a MBP last night but might buy an iMac just to have at home for heavy tasks (little kids gaming and my gaming haha)