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    Macbook Pro question..

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by borb, Jan 26, 2009.

  1. borb

    borb Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys, well im pretty psyched that im moving over from a pc to a mac. As far as the processor, this is where i am torn. Between the 2.53 and the 2.8 Ghz processor. I am a pretty intense gamer (i play World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King, Counter-Strike, TF2 and in the future Diablo 3), but also am going away for school this upcoming fall(so battery life is a + also). So when i go away for school, i want to be able to play my games, while also being able to bring a extremely portable laptop that can run on a full battery for a while.

    Let me know your thoughts.

    Thanks
     
    borb, Jan 26, 2009
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  2. CanadianDude

    CanadianDude Notebook Deity

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    Bottom line is that you won't notice a difference in gaming performance. The battery life might be different by a small margin.

    I'd say get the 2.53 and save the $300. It's not worth 300 mhz
     
    CanadianDude, Jan 26, 2009
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  3. borb

    borb Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well also, there is a MBP im looking at that is NIB 2.53 320GB 7200RPM with apple care protection for $2400 compared to the apple.com $2,763(with tax). Which i find to be a GREAT deal...


    any more thoughts?

    thanks
     
    borb, Jan 26, 2009
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  4. fastrandstrongr

    fastrandstrongr Notebook Evangelist

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    sounds like a good deal if its the late '08 version. i also say go for the 2.53... the bump isn't worth the cash.
     
    fastrandstrongr, Jan 26, 2009
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  5. Luke1708

    Luke1708 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    2.53 is the best choice in your case. also i heard that the 2.8 tends to get quite hot.
     
    Luke1708, Jan 26, 2009
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  6. titaniummd

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    Amount of RAM and a faster Hard drive will be your best bet for a gaming machine.

    That price is good but make sure it is the newer MBP. Apple Care is $300 and that specific notebook is about $2500. Make sure it is a reputable dealer.

    Check them out on www.bbb.org
     
    titaniummd, Jan 26, 2009
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  7. borb

    borb Notebook Enthusiast

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    I think he is very reputable and I made sure that it was the new MBP, and im pretty sure im going to go with it.

    any other thoughts?
     
    borb, Jan 26, 2009
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  8. EnterKnight

    EnterKnight Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm pretty sure you'll get better battery life with the 2.4 GHz. The 2.53 uses a much more power-hungy, older-series T-processor while the 2.4 uses a nice, newest-generation P8600.
     
    EnterKnight, Jan 26, 2009
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  9. cdnalsi

    cdnalsi Food for the funky people

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    The battery life is also great on the 2.53. And with apple care, that price is a steal :D
     
    cdnalsi, Jan 26, 2009
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