Worried about my macbook pro 2009

[rockwellsulcata]

Hi everyone,

I recently posted a thread about upgrading my macbook pro to an ssd and RAM.

Well, I did that upgrade, and I can say I saw performance boost.

But, I am going to purchase a wacom cintiq 13HD really really soon (like next week) and I am concerned that my macbook pro can't handle another display on it.
Plus, I don't even know if this thing will completely die tomorrow. People mentioned that just because I upgraded to an SSD and RAM doesn't mean that my macbook's life was extended.

So, I also was just thinking about ditching getting a cintiq and get a brand new iMac. The 21.5" from september 2013. It is the one with a 2.7ghz processor. Then next year when I have the cash I can buy a cintiq and my iMac will last me a good few years. BTW, I do stuff with after effects, flash pro, illustrator, photoshop.

But I don't know. Will my macbook pro 15" 2009 last me a good 2 years? Or should I get a desktop computer.

Thanks,
Rockwell

 

[cjmillsnun]

I think your MBP should be fine for a couple of years.

 

[KUguardgrl13]

Make regular Time Machine backups, and you should be fine in case of a hardware failure. If it still meets your needs, then why upgrade? If it's not longer meeting your needs then it might be time to upgrade.

 

[rockwellsulcata]

Ok, thank you.

Oh yeah, in terms of a processor for an iMac.

is 1.4ghz good for using adobe apps? Or would I go with a 2.7ghz?

Thanks
Rockwell

 

[Brian Y]

Ok, thank you.

Oh yeah, in terms of a processor for an iMac.

is 1.4ghz good for using adobe apps? Or would I go with a 2.7ghz?

Thanks
Rockwell

I would avoid the 1.4GHz, it's a dual core ULV cpu - the same one you get in a MacBook Air.

 

[rockwellsulcata]

Alright,

Maybe I would be better off building my own computer for $800

Thanks!

 

[rockwellsulcata]

Also,

Anyone own a wacom product and are using it on an older MBP?

I think I will buy a cintiq now, then next year go for a new iMac.

Thanks

 

[rockwellsulcata]

Hi,
Does anyone use wacom on older macbook pro's?

I really want to make sure that I will not waste money on a cintiq, then my macbook pro dies.

Thanks,
Rockwell