Okay, here's the situation: I currently have an early 2008 MacBook Pro 2.2, and I have the opportunity to get the 2009 20'' iMac 2.66 for £661 (it's two months old with receipt!). Do I trade up? Or keep the MacBook Pro? I have to admit that I never take the MBP out of the house, but only use it around the house i.e on the sofa.
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iMac : Help me decide!
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hmmmmm i dont know... having a portable computer is awsome....
does the iMac have the 4850 in it?? (or whatever it is). might be a tad better for gaming but other then that (personally) i wouldnt upgrade..(downgrade).
does the iMac have the 4850 in it?? (or whatever it is). might be a tad better for gaming but other then that (personally) i wouldnt upgrade..(downgrade).
The 2.2Ghz MBP has the 8600M GT which is supposedly faulty, or has the potential to fail in the future. The 2.66Ghz iMac would be much better than the MBP since it has the faster 9400M, bigger screen, faster processor etc.
And if you always use it at home, then go for it.
However, before we get ahead of ourselves, you cannot use an iMac on the couch.
And if you always use it at home, then go for it.
However, before we get ahead of ourselves, you cannot use an iMac on the couch.
Yep -
2.2 MacBook Pro, 2Gb Ram, 120Gb HD, 8600M GT
2.66 20'' iMac, 2Gb Ram, 320GB HD, 9400M
It's a 'one or the other' deal unfortunately, I can't really afford to keep both.
**Forgot to mention that the MBP is under Applecare until Jan 2011 in case the 8600M fails..
2.2 MacBook Pro, 2Gb Ram, 120Gb HD, 8600M GT
2.66 20'' iMac, 2Gb Ram, 320GB HD, 9400M
It's a 'one or the other' deal unfortunately, I can't really afford to keep both.
**Forgot to mention that the MBP is under Applecare until Jan 2011 in case the 8600M fails..
Sure you can with some glasses/binoculars and a wireless keyboard and mouse!And if you always use it at home, then go for it.
However, before we get ahead of ourselves, you cannot use an iMac on the couch.
What size is the MBP screen?... I wouldn't bother spending more in this case unless you need the extra graphics for well.. graphics (video/photo/3d modeling). Save the extra money you would spend and get more RAM for your MBP!
Do you need more power? You could just get a nice external monitor for your MBP to make it a desktop.
right, my mistake
hmmmmmm.. im almost considering saying go for the iMac!! it has better 'longevity'. it will be supported for longer, there is more expandability (HD, RAM?) etc. and of course, more power!!!
As for the screen size, it's the 15'' MBP.
If I were to go for the iMac, what are the chances of me getting £600-700 for the MBP?? Not good?
If I were to go for the iMac, what are the chances of me getting £600-700 for the MBP?? Not good?
Laptop market is quite tough now, so many are selling their old for new one. You can always try
Go for the iMac unless you play games or require powerful graphics in other apps.
8600 is about twice as fast as 9400 and it doesn't eat 256 MB of your system RAM while slowing it down simultaneously
I'd keep the MBP, honestly. Faster graphics, portability and backlit keyboard are the reasons.
8600 is about twice as fast as 9400 and it doesn't eat 256 MB of your system RAM while slowing it down simultaneously
I'd keep the MBP, honestly. Faster graphics, portability and backlit keyboard are the reasons.
Looks like I'll be keeping the MBP, and maybe get an external monitor. Always tempting to get the shiny, new stuff though.....damn you Apple 
Looks like I'll be keeping the MBP, and maybe get an external monitor. Always tempting to get the shiny, new stuff though.....damn you Apple
Way too tempting!