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Trade 13" 2010 Macbook Pro for a 21.5" i3 iMac?
 
Assuming you don't need portability, yes. Roughly equal value and the iMac will perform better and have better ergonomics.
 
If you do not need the portability, then make the switch. You'll really appreciate the screen, speed increase, and using a dedicated mouse at a real workstation, as opposed to your lap.
 
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