Thoughts on purchase

[thankins]

I was hoping to get some opinions on an Apple purchase I am making today.

My current setup is as followed

27' iMac (Core 2 Duo) 8 GBs of RAM, 1 TB HD
15' MBP (i5 model from last year), 8 GBs of RAM, 500 GB HD
Apple TV 2nd Gen
iPad 2


I was looking at either getting a Cinema Display for my MacBook or as a second monitor for the iMac but then was drawn to the 11 inch MBA. Just the basic model - to use around the house.

What would you guys do? Go for the MBA or stick with the Cinema Display?

 

[nealibob]

I'm drawn to the 11" Air as well, but I would hold off as I would expect a refresh in less than 6 months.

Unless you do need two computers (and many do), I would actually trade in everything you have and get a 2011 MBP and the 27" Cinema display. If you're already planning on dropping a grand, I think you would come out ahead in that case, but you'd likely still have to put some cash down. Or you could just use the iMac as a display for the new MBP, correct? That would probably be the best option. Good luck, regardless.

 

[vaderhater245]

Trade the MBP for the 11" Air with 4GB. Personally I love the portability of the 11", then coming home to the iMac. best combo for me.

 

[iLucas]

If you're for sure making the purchase today then go for the cinema display, if you hold on to make the purchase for a few months then get the new updated air