IMac & MBP - The Efficient Way

Hi,
I have an old 20' iMac(early 2008), and a new 17" MBP(mid 2010).
I'm thinking about UPGRADING my computers but have no clue how to do that.
Should I "get a new 27 " iMac", and use it with my 17" MBP(But that way I will not be able to use BOTH my desktop and my laptop and thus considering it a WASTE) or, should I "get a 27" Monitor, and link it to my 17" MBP"?
What ways should I do, to get the "Most Efficient Use of my desktop(iMac), and laptop(MBP)?
Thanks in advance.
Ed

Hi, clintonfrombirmingham,
Check out the following link:
iMac & MacPro
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4790368
Thanks.
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