If I replace my desktop iMac with a laptop, can I still use the desktop as a screen on occasion?

I'm planning to replace my existing iMac and old MacBook with a new Macbook pro. This would be my first time without a dedicated desktop computer. I was wondering if it would be possible to easily hook up my laptop to the old iMac and use it as a larger monitor for those times I want the big screen.

Late 2009 and Mid 2010 27-inch iMacs, and Mid 2011 and Late 2012 iMacs can be used as external displays > http://support.apple.com/kb/PH11302 Late 2009 and Mid 2010 21'5-inch iMacs and older iMacs can't be used as an external display.
If you have a Late 2009 or Mid 2010 iMac, buy a Mini DisplayPort cable to connect your MacBook Pro to the iMac, and press Command and F2 keys on the iMac. If you have a Mid 2011 or Late 2012 iMac, buy a Thunderbolt cable.
If you have an iMac which isn't compatible, use an application like ScreenRecycler, which allows you to use your iMac as an external display

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