desktop to macbook pro?

beachBOYken · 11 Dec 2014 at 10:35

Hi

I currently have an Acer desktop pc which is used mainly for checking emails, internet, photos, basically all basic stuff.

I'm wondering if it would be a good idea to downsize from a desktop to a laptop.

I cant remember the last time I used the cd drive as we download most stuff now.

I would like something that is fairly powerful and with a big screen as it would not be moved around much anyway.

Has anyone got any recommendations, I was thinking about a macbook pro?

I use MS office a fair bit as well.

any advice, would it be wise to downsize so to speak?

cheers

Emlyn_Dewar · 11 Dec 2014 at 18:49

What size is your current monitor? Do you need the portability of a laptop?

For your usage, if you really needed to go for a laptop, I'd just look for a 17" Windows laptop. Or look for a used 17" MBP.
If not, I'd just stick with what you've got!

beachBOYken · 11 Dec 2014 at 23:27

Thanks, not to sure what size my monitor is

I was looking at Apple laptops as we have other devices like ipad/ipod

iraiguana · 12 Dec 2014 at 10:58

13" MBP is very good, you are however paying a premium for extras you will hardly notice with that kind of usage.

silvagti · 12 Dec 2014 at 13:25

Another option might be to get an 11" Macbook Air and go for an external monitor,keyboard, mouse?

beachBOYken · 12 Dec 2014 at 13:38

Cheers guys, I'm actually thinking about an imac as well, just seen that new 27" 5k imac on Apple.

I know i pay a premium with Apple but they look so sleek.

Have to have a think, not in any rush.

PAz · 12 Dec 2014 at 20:51

Macbook pro with external monitors, keyboard and mouse.

I don't use my i7 desktop anymore (I do run Windows on my mbp though).

radderfire · 12 Dec 2014 at 21:01

PAz said:
Macbook pro with external monitors, keyboard and mouse.

That's not a bad shout. However, another alternative is a Microsoft Surface Pro 3, with dock and external monitors. I think that would still be cheaper and for £1,000 you get a well specced machine, plus you can use it as a tablet too.

I've just bought an SP3, it arrives Monday, hopefully I'll be impressed.

Rgds

iraiguana · 12 Dec 2014 at 22:20

Good luck mate, the SP3 looks really nice. Just get an external keyboard as the screen cover keyboard combo was a bit poor for extended typing sessions.

R4z0r · 13 Dec 2014 at 23:17

radderfire said:
That's not a bad shout. However, another alternative is a Microsoft Surface Pro 3, with dock and external monitors. I think that would still be cheaper and for £1,000 you get a well specced machine, plus you can use it as a tablet too.

I've just bought an SP3, it arrives Monday, hopefully I'll be impressed.

Rgds

That sounds like a good option to me. I have a MBP but very tempted by Surface Pro 3 and a dock ...

snapdragon69 · 18 Dec 2014 at 10:56

I use 15" MBP Retina with external Dell display, keyboard and mouse.
As long as you have it on charge, it will wake from sleep when closed with the above attached and the built-in screen stays off.