Using MBP As A Desktop

Hi,
Can I "add a 27' display" to my MBP, and use it as a "desktop"?
"What will I need to purchase to link the "display" and the "MBP"? Can I find them online at Apple Store?
Thanks.
Ed

Yes you can use an external monitor, keyboard and mouse and keep the lid of the MBP closed, known as 'Clamshell Mode'. Or, you can just connect the external monitor and have it either mirror your laptop desktop or extended desktop (across both screens)
The adapter and cable required will depend on the exact inputs available on your monitor, VGA or HDMI or DVI-D are the most likely.
Check out the Apple Store options here once you know what the monitor has:
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_mac/mac_accessories/cables?mco=MTM3Nj k4NzI

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Hi,
How do I use my MBP as a "desktop"?
Do you think I should link my MBP with A 27" LCD Display to use it like a desktop? Or buy a 27" iMac?
My MBP is 2010, still runs pretty fast. It'll be a waist of the machines if I buy a New 27" iMac since I don't plan to take my MBP out often and will be only using one(MBP or iMac) machine..
Thanks.
Ed

Hi,
But that's the problem...
I don't plan to travel or take my MBP out often....
I bought the MBP in 2010, and had only taken it out on a business trip once in these years. Most of the time, it was just put there and seldom been used.
Thanks.
Ed

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Trying to get an informed answer on this. A lot of conflicting discussion online – surprise!
I need to replace an old PC desktop. Am considering an iMac or a Macbook Pro Retina. The MBP would mostly sit on the desktop hooked up to an existing monitor I own, but it would have the advantage of portability if needed.
I understand you can run the MBP in “clamshell” mode so that even when closed it stays on, using AC power, and only the external monitor is used. There are even third-party stands made just for this purpose.
All good. But some say this mode can be harmful to the battery… that it’s not a good idea to run a MBP continuously under AC power even after battery is fully charged.
Any truth to that? Trying to assess how much of a hassle it would be to set up the MBP for mostly desktop use – ie, would I need to unhook and run down the battery every few days to avoid the above, etc., in which case I would lean toward the iMac. Informed advice appreciated/ Thanks!

Yogiroo wrote:
Thanks...so as long as I unhooked every couple weeks, no battery or other tech issues?
let the battery drain to about 20%, then recharge it back to 100% every 2-4 times a month and you should be ok. You can do it more frequently, but not less as the battery needs to be exercised.
Yogiroo wrote:
Also, probably dumb question but can you simply remove battery and run on AC?
Apple says the the batteries are non user replaceable, but that is incorrect-you can remove it and replace it yourself. I would only recommend you remove it when you need a new battery. If you remove the battery and just run it on AC it will only run at about half speed.

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To be clear, on a Mac, a "screen saver" is the moving images (or static) that display on a screen after a few minutes of inactivity, if so setup to do that.
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