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    Can't decide between the 15" MBP 2.4 and 2.5

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Technospaz, Mar 12, 2008.

  1. Technospaz

    Technospaz Notebook Geek

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    Folks,

    I'm in a dilemma. I can't decide between the 2 models of the MBP. I wonder if the price diff of about $800 is worth it for the additional 50GB of HDD space, the extra 256MG of Gfx RAM and the different processor (2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 3MB shared L2 cache VS 2.5GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 6MB shared L2 cache). My main use of the MBP will be for work with the occasional gaming (which I can now do thanks to the better Gfx card), photo editing etc.

    I'm currently using a year-old MB Black and am keen to move up. Suggestions/comments appreciated Smiley

    Thanks!
    T'spaz
     
    Technospaz, Mar 12, 2008
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    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

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    For $800, I'd say not worth it :p. 50 GB of HDD space, not really worth it...the slightly better processor, not worth that much...the only real deciding factor should be the extra VRAM, but for $800, not enough for me.
     
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  3. Technospaz

    Technospaz Notebook Geek

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    Thanks, Sam. BTW, the $800 is in Singapore Dollars (which is where I am). This translates to about US$500+. I don't know if that changes your opinion :)
     
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  4. Sam

    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

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    Ah, well, that helps reduce the significant price difference :p. But still, at $500...unless you're a real avid gamer, I'd go for the lower priced model.
     
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  5. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    i ll join sam,btw 8600gt don`t fully utilize that 512mb!
     
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  6. Technospaz

    Technospaz Notebook Geek

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    Thanks, fellas :) Great feedback. I think I'll opt for the lower end MBP and use the extra $ for accessories etc :)

    (Unless someone can convince me otherwise)
     
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  7. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    unless you can take 17"mbp :confused:
     
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  8. Technospaz

    Technospaz Notebook Geek

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    Heh :)

    I think I only need the 2.4, but I want the 2.5. I can't think of any good reason to use the 2.5. Out of curiosity, how does the 2.4, 8600M GT take on a game like COD4? I'm just interested to see what sort of power it has.
     
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  9. Xirurg

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    it will play it without problem!
     
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  10. Technospaz

    Technospaz Notebook Geek

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    Excellent. I'm pretty much sold on the lower spec MBP. I may spend the extra $ on more RAM but it's unlikely I'll need it. Thanks for the feedback.
     
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    no problem!
     
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    The 2.5GHz also has 6MB cache, compared to 3MB for the 2.4GHz.

    Still not really worth the $500.
     
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  13. Technospaz

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    Yeah, I don't think the kinda work I do would really make use of the extra cache space and gfx RAM.

    Thanks for your feedback.
     
    Technospaz, Mar 12, 2008
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