iMac VS MacBook Pro

[AppleTecFan]

I think the best option is a New MBP and the Apple Cinema Display. Then you have a 27 in display and portability if needed.

I didnt think you read my topic haha. Its about trading my current 2012 15" MacBook Pro for a maxed out 2011 iMac 27"

 

[Suraj R.]

I think that getting a 27" ATD to connect to your 15" MBP would be the best solution

 

[AppleTecFan]

I think that getting a 27" ATD to connect to your 15" MBP would be the best solution

Is'nt that $1000? I already have another display. I got the Offical monitor for MLG

 

[Suraj R.]

Is'nt that $1000? I already have another display. I got the Offical monitor for MLG

Well, if you have that monitor set up where you use your MBP/where you would use that new iMac, I would suggest just connecting the MBP to the monitor and using it as a desktop with a keyboard and mouse that way. Unless you are performing extremely graphics intensive tasks you really won't see a difference – you may be upgrading to a slightly faster CPU too but the fact that you have the option to pick up your laptop off sets that.

 

[AppleTecFan]

Well, if you have that monitor set up where you use your MBP/where you would use that new iMac, I would suggest just connecting the MBP to the monitor and using it as a desktop with a keyboard and mouse that way. Unless you are performing extremely graphics intensive tasks you really won't see a difference – you may be upgrading to a slightly faster CPU too but the fact that you have the option to pick up your laptop off sets that.

Yup, been doing that for a while now; I use the monitor itself to game

 

[Suraj R.]

Yup, been doing that for a while now; I use the monitor itself to game

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I'd keep that setup as is if I were you, but that's just me.

By the way I have the same Logitech Z313s!

 

[GSPice]

I think the best option is a New MBP and the Apple Cinema Display. Then you have a 27 in display and portability if needed.

Bingo. I have an iMac, and I just don't want a desktop as a primary workstation. I'm getting a MBP - if I had the money I'd get a TB display but I'm keeping the iMac.

 

[AppleTecFan]

I'd keep that setup as is if I were you, but that's just me.

By the way I have the same Logitech Z313s!

LOL they are pretty good, I got them on sale for $30; really room filling

 

[Suraj R.]

LOL they are pretty good, I got them on sale for $30; really room filling

I got mine for $30 too, I really like them, they're nice and small but can go pretty loud without distorting.