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Gavbo

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Jan 21, 2010
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Hi Guys,

Quick question - How much better/faster is the new i5 vs the Core2Duo? and more importantly it is worth the price different for what I need it for? which is Raw files photo editing and flash.

I have recently moved to Hong Kong and the Apple Macs here are much cheaper then UK where I came from. I understand I am still making a massive saving of 370 pounds!! on a new i5 17" compare to UK (might even be able to get a student discount too :p) but is the i5 worth the extra cash?

Here is my options

New 17" i5 17,588HKD = 1531 pounds
Refub 17" 2.8 14,488HKD = 1261 pounds

Which would you go for?
 
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