MBP user wanting to upgrade to iMac

[ebd.i.am]

I love my MBP but I would enjoy a system with a larger desktop space to work with, also a system with more HDD space and a much more powerful graphical power would be nice for gaming.

Now the hard decision is to either wait for a iMac update or sell my mbp now, getting more money for it now then waiting later, and purchasing a current revision iMac



grr.. lol.

 

[aki]

of course no one can say except SJ.... but its not likely the next imac will be a big change from now... it wont be nehalem 4core or anything

i think u can buy ok now

 

[vansouza]

If you need it now buy it now... but if you only want it then wait. Thus spake Zarathustra.

 

[johnjay1776]

I love my MBP but I would enjoy a system with a larger desktop space to work with, also a system with more HDD space and a much more powerful graphical power would be nice for gaming.

Now the hard decision is to either wait for a iMac update or sell my mbp now, getting more money for it now then waiting later, and purchasing a current revision iMac



grr.. lol.

Why not just purchase a larger LCD to attach your MBP to? You can add an external hard drive for additional drive space. As for the gaming ... I didn't know that the iMacs were were really all that powerful as far as the graphics were concerned ...

Having said this, how much do you want for your MBP?

 

[ebd.i.am]

Havnt thought of a price yet, I upgraded the ram to 4GB and hdd to 500GB

I would think too the 8800GS would be a good step up in power compaired to the 8600M in the mbp.

Maybe they will revise the iMac come macworld 2009 and bump the gpu to something more powerful?

 

[SnowLeopard2008]

the graphics isn't too far off. just get an external as suggested by someone.

 

[ebd.i.am]

true. good alternatives.

Dunno, but I'd still rather have a desktop. I really need mobility in a computer so a desktop would be better i think..

 

[bc008]

true. good alternatives.

Dunno, but I'd still rather have a desktop. I really need mobility in a computer so a desktop would be better i think..

that statement is really confusing...

i love my iMac. I also returned my MBP to get it. i use an old dell for browsing around the house and my iPhone when im on trips. works out quite well.

 

[ebd.i.am]

woops sorry i meant i really dont need mobility in a computer lol

 

[147798]

woops sorry i meant i really dont need mobility in a computer lol

I had a MB and an iMac. Found I just didn't nee the MB, sold it and upgraded my iMac (however, I bought a used one -- just with higher specs).

Having said that, I think it's a little risky to move to an iMac right now because they are due for an update in the early part of 09, and at that time a) there could be a major change to the new GPU structure, which is quite likely to be the "go-forward" GPU structure for Snow Leopard (i.e. offloading processing to the GPU). And even if it wasn't a major change, the current gen of refurbs will drop in price, and you can get more for your money.

Unless you can get a good price on a used one, I'd stick w/the MBP for a little time still, and see what happens in Jan/Feb/Mar timeframe.

But, if you need it now, then you need it now...

What about moving to a new MBP 15" w/an external monitor?

 

[ebd.i.am]

I would get a external lcd monitor but I am tight on desk space.

I guess I will just stick it out and wait for early next year to see what comes out, I hope my current mbp doesn't drop in valve within that time frame. I am counting on selling my current machine and using that money plus a little of my own cash to purchase a new iMac.