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Which MacBook Pro config should I go for?
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I have two 15” MacBook Pro configurations in my Apple Store cart but I’m only buying one. These are the choices
First: config.
2.16GHz Core Duo Processor
100GB 7200rpm Hard Drive
Two 512mb dimms of ram (total ram 1GB)
Total $2,570
Second Config.
2.0GHz Core Duo Processor
100GB 7200rpm Hard drive
1GB ram (single dimm)
extra 1GB ram from newegg (total ram 2GB)
Total $2490
The first with the top of the line 2.16GHz processor but 1GB of ram costs $80 more than the second with the middle 2.0GHz processor with 2GB of ram. Which makes more sense to go for?
Prices are from the Apple EDU store and I’ve included the price of the extra 1GB ram in the second configuration. The 17” version is out as it is just too large.
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Originally Posted by lizardgator
I have two 15” MacBook Pro configurations in my Apple Store cart but I’m only buying one. These are the choices
First: config.
2.16GHz Core Duo Processor
100GB 7200rpm Hard Drive
Two 512mb dimms of ram (total ram 1GB)
Total $2,570
Second Config.
2.0GHz Core Duo Processor
100GB 7200rpm Hard drive
1GB ram (single dimm)
extra 1GB ram from newegg (total ram 2GB)
Total $2490
The first with the top of the line processor but 1GB of ram costs $80 more than the second with the middle processor but with 2GB of ram. Which makes more sense to get?
Prices are from the Apple EDU store and I’ve included the price of the extra 1GB ram in the second configuration. The 17” version is out as it is just too large.
I would go with the first config, but only get one 512 stick and get a 1GB stick from Newegg.
You can upgrade RAM in steps, you can't upgrade the processor. Get as much processor as you can right now and stick more RAM in as you can.
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Join Date: Feb 2006
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The first configuration looks good to me IMO. you can always upgrade the ram later but you can't upgrade the processor. Though I admit the 2.0Ghz I have is plenty fast for me.
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Originally Posted by Bryanmc
I would go with the first config, but only get one 512 stick and get a 1GB stick from Newegg.
You can upgrade RAM in steps, you can't upgrade the processor. Get as much processor as you can right now and stick more RAM in as you can.
Wish I could but there is no choice for just 512mb of ram.
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Join Date: May 2001
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Get the second config. 0.16ghz wouldn't make any difference IMHO... and it's better to have more RAM, and it's cheaper.
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Originally Posted by pat++
Get the second config. 0.16ghz wouldn't make any difference IMHO... and it's better to have more RAM, and it's cheaper.
well, it WILL make a difference, whether it is noticable or not is dependant on the user
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Join Date: Oct 2005
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If your apps are CPU bound, take the 2.16 with the 1GB single and grab another 1GB as soon as you save up the $100.
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2nd config definitely. 8% CPU speed bump is not noticeable. Double the RAM is very noticeable (I have a MBP with 2 GB and right now only 175 MB is free).
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the first setup, for the reasons stated above, the processor can not be upgraded later down the road. it'll be money very well spent. as well, try and get it with the 1 gig stick of ram and get the second 1 gig stick later on.
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