Keep Macbook Pro or get a 27inch iMac?

D37 · Jul 27th, 2012, 07:36 PM

I'm contemplating on whether to keep my MBP 2010 15' or get a 27inch iMac + purchase two external 24inch montors to hook up to it.

I very rarely take my MBP anywhere. I run my business from my home office and I feel like having 3 large monitors would be easier on my eyes + increase my productivity.

So if I did get the iMac 27 with two external 24inch monitors then I would sell my MBP.

What are your thoughts on this? should I make the change?

(P.s. if anyone has a iMac 27inch that they are thinking of selling, hit me up!)

rgray · Jul 27th, 2012, 08:00 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by D37
	I'm contemplating on whether to keep my MBP 2010 15' or get a 27inch iMac + purchase two external 24inch montors to hook up to it. I very rarely take my MBP anywhere. I run my business from my home office and I feel like having 3 large monitors would be easier on my eyes + increase my productivity. So if I did get the iMac 27 with two external 24inch monitors then I would sell my MBP. What are your thoughts on this? should I make the change? (P.s. if anyone has a iMac 27inch that they are thinking of selling, hit me up!)

Seems to me you already know your mind on the issue.........

D37 · Jul 28th, 2012, 03:06 AM

Yeah true.. though I can't make my mind up for some reason. I really like my MBP...but a full desktop 27inch iMac would be easy to work on (so I think)

csonni · Jul 28th, 2012, 06:22 AM

I never thought I'd get rid of my desktop setup, but it's been a couple years now since I've been running only on my MBP. For desktop use, I have it connected to a 24" display, and, I get portability when I need it. I don't think I'd ever go back to a native desktop. That's my take on it.

kelman · Jul 28th, 2012, 07:47 AM

We were working on a mbp, we wanted more real estate and bought a mini and a display. We went to dual monitors/mice/keyboards so we could use the same machine from either desk and just recently moved the setup to a 24" iMac and we would never go back to a laptop for the office now.

Croptop · Jul 28th, 2012, 08:16 AM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by D37
	Yeah true.. though I can't make my mind up for some reason. I really like my MBP...but a full desktop 27inch iMac would be easy to work on (so I think)

You could always keep the MBP and just add a 27" monitor to it when using it at home. That gives you the added desktop space you're craving but still leaves you with a computer you can take with you when/if you need to travel.

kelman · Jul 28th, 2012, 08:23 AM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by D37
	I'm contemplating on whether to keep my MBP 2010 15' or get a 27inch iMac + purchase two external 24inch montors to hook up to it.

	Quote:			Originally Posted by Croptop
	You could always keep the MBP and just add a 27" monitor to it when using it at home. That gives you the added desktop space you're craving but still leaves you with a computer you can take with you when/if you need to travel.

I would have thought the same thing a while ago, but I would find the regular transition from 15" display to 24" display a nuisance as I work away. I would opt to keep the mbp if in the budget but for office work get the large displays and iMac.

MacDoc · Jul 28th, 2012, 08:38 AM

The 27" is brilliant display but be careful of lighting and it is pretty high dpi.

Running a single matte 30" might be the easiest on the eyes in an office and still give you the portability.

jowyum · Jul 30th, 2012, 03:10 PM

yes, i agree, simply adding a display is a good option, but you are right, moving back and forth is a bit annoying having to change your program windows sizes, but if money is an issue, it's well worth it