I own an early 2011 MBP 13". Config is 2.3GHz i5, 275GB SSD, 500GB HDD (no optical drive) and new battery and speakers. Though my machine runs absolutely smooth it's weight, display and speaker quality and overall ergonomics have started to bother me. The new machines are so much thinner and easier to use. Hence I have started saving for a new MacBook Pro. I absolutely love my Mac and don't intend to sell it rather wish to convert it into a desktop that my parents/nephew can use at home. I have following concerns:
1. I plan to buy an external HD monitor and a bluetooth keyboard/mouse. But I don't want to open the lid of my macbook everytime to start the system. Can you suggest any docking options that enable me to start the system without opening the lid? This is absolutely must for me.
2. I plan to remove the internal battery and run the system only with external power. This is because the battery will expand after 2-3 years and my parents won't know what to do. But when I remove the battery connector and try and system directly on power, it doesn't boot. Any suggestions?
3. I realize my system doesn't support Windows 10, (as per Apple website). Any way to boot Windows 10 on my laptop. This will make the machine more versatile and future proof.
I basically wish to convert my macbook into a mac mini. (kind of)
Any other suggestions or opinions? Most welcome...
1. I plan to buy an external HD monitor and a bluetooth keyboard/mouse. But I don't want to open the lid of my macbook everytime to start the system. Can you suggest any docking options that enable me to start the system without opening the lid? This is absolutely must for me.
2. I plan to remove the internal battery and run the system only with external power. This is because the battery will expand after 2-3 years and my parents won't know what to do. But when I remove the battery connector and try and system directly on power, it doesn't boot. Any suggestions?
3. I realize my system doesn't support Windows 10, (as per Apple website). Any way to boot Windows 10 on my laptop. This will make the machine more versatile and future proof.
I basically wish to convert my macbook into a mac mini. (kind of)
Any other suggestions or opinions? Most welcome...