[TheMule]

I am looking at buying my first Mac (in August) and I’m leaning towards the Macbook. The programs I will use on it iMove /FCE, a long with the typical apps.

But I am having a little trouble deciding which white model to get.

Is the SuperDrive and faster CPU worth $200 or should I just use the money on Ram and a better HDD?

Also, I will also be buying a Mac Pro next year when I go to Film School. The Macbook will just be used to help me learn on and because I can’t wait a year to get a Mac.

[brokenjago]

Sounds good! The MacBook should be fine for FCE and iMovie, and I'm sure it'll tie you over until you get your Mac pro monster

[nickw311]

I paid the extra $200 because I really wanted the DVD burner. As far as the extra couple of mhz goes, I dont think it really makes much of a difference. If you don't care about the dvd burner it is probably a better investment to put that money into RAM.

You should be very happy with a new MacBook, it is the best computer I have ever owned so far.

[wulf]

I really think the best value MacBook is the cheapest one. However as a freelance editor I get asked to burn DVDs all the time and so just for that convenience I'm getting the mid-range model.

The slightly faster processor is welcome of course, but really I don't think it's going to make all that much difference in the long run. Go for the 1.83 GHz unless you really need the DVD burner.

And definitely get more RAM.

[TheMule]

Thank, I think I will get the 1.83 GHz version

[Mac Man]

If you really don't use the DVD burner, then i suggest you go with the basic model.

The extra $200 can be spent on more ram, and a bigger hard drive.