2.4Ghz or 2.66GHz 2010 Macbook Pro 13.3"?

[Ash9414]

Office, iWork etc. speed depend on user-input (i.e. how fast you type), not on CPU. Most games won't benefit from 260MHz and as benches showed, you get ~1FPS more

You are very tough one to convince

I've never spent anything over £300 of my own money before so I want to make the right decision so that I have no regrets. It looks like I will be getting the 2.4GHz so you have done a great job! Lol. I am going to an Apple Store in the summer before I buy one through the HE store online, and I think I'm going to a PC World within the next few weeks because they are less crowded and I can spend more time on a MBP.

 

[Ash9414]

He's not the only one I am in the same situation.

It can be hard to hear that the less powerful choice is the right choice to make

For general use and light work, get the 2.4GHz. I've been persuaded to the extreme and have finally seen the hope (I still have some doubts but I'll just block them out).

If you want something more powerful, it's probably more beneficial to upgrade to a 15" i5 unless you want the portability like me. It's mostly based on how you will be using your MBP.

 

[Hellhammer]

He's not the only one I am in the same situation.

It can be hard to hear that the less powerful choice is the right choice to make

Usually it's the vice versa, I have to convince someone to get the more expensive one

Seriously, if clock speed is the only thing that is better, and less than 400MHz, it's IMO not worth it. Also, if you calculate the increase in performance and price, the increase in performance should be greater than the price as otherwise it's a bad buy.

Low-end models are usually bigger bangs for you buck

 

[Ash9414]

Usually it's the vice versa, I have to convince someone to get the more expensive one

Seriously, if clock speed is the only thing that is better, and less than 400MHz, it's IMO not worth it. Also, if you calculate the increase in performance and price, the increase in performance should be greater than the price as otherwise it's a bad buy.

Low-end models are usually bigger bangs for you buck

Seeing as you're referring to this thread, would this USB hub be a good buy? It looks like I may be needing one.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/TeckNet-USB...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1272474671&sr=1-1

 

[Hellhammer]

Seeing as you're referring to this thread, would this USB hub be a good buy? It looks like I may be needing one.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/TeckNet-USB...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1272474671&sr=1-1

Yeah, it seems to be good one for 5£, great reviews and 4 ports should be enough plus no external PSU

 

[SteveSparks]

Just like the title says, do you own either of these machines? What are your experiences? Can you justify the huge leap in price for a slight increase in spec? I wanted a 2.66Ghz, but now looking into a 2.4GHz instead, I just want to see how other people feel about this situation.

My advise on the 13" is if you plan on keeping it for more than a year or more ....The faster one

 

[EstrlM3]

My advise on the 13" is if you plan on keeping it for more than a year or more ....The faster one

can I ask why .26 is gonan make a difference in a year from now vs. today?

please dont make blind statements. There is absolutely no reason for him to get the 2.66 he will not see any noticeable improvement in performance.

its already been stated several times, .26 does not equate to a difference for his usage, he will receive no benefit.

 

[4PPLEM4C]

It can be hard to hear that the less powerful choice is the right choice to make

Obviously the higher the spec the better the mac.

but for the £250 difference between the two 13'' mbp isn't worth it IMO

 

[scottlinux]

The difference between them? Sure it's a whopping:

0.26 Ghz

 

[Ash9414]

My advise on the 13" is if you plan on keeping it for more than a year or more ....The faster one

I want to keep it for at least 5 years, maybe a little more (all the way through university). Since I'm now leaning towards 2.4Ghz, you've gotta persuade me back.

 

[Ash9414]

Yeah, it seems to be good one for 5£, great reviews and 4 ports should be enough plus no external PSU

How about this one?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Belkin-Hi-S...?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1272474891&sr=1-13

It's a little more expensive, but it looks like an Apple product so will fit in well, and it has Firewire in case I need them. Do you know if this is a Mac Mini only product, or can it be used with any Mac? The only downside is the connector from the USB in the Mac to the hub isn't very big because it's suggested that you stack them.

 

[Hellhammer]

How about this one?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Belkin-Hi-S...?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1272474891&sr=1-13

It's a little more expensive, but it looks like an Apple product so will fit in well, and it has Firewire in case I need them. Do you know if this is a Mac Mini only product, or can it be used with any Mac? The only downside is the connector from the USB in the Mac to the hub isn't very big because it's suggested that you stack them.

Yeah, it work with any computer. I would get the first one though, it's cheaper and smaller

 

[Ash9414]

Yeah, it work with any computer. I would get the first one though, it's cheaper and smaller

Ok, but I'm still looking.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Belkin-USB-...?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1272474891&sr=1-17

I think this one needs a power supply, which is kinda a downside for me as I only have one socket, with a 4-way adapter.

 

[Hellhammer]

Ok, but I'm still looking.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Belkin-USB-...?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1272474891&sr=1-17

I think this one needs a power supply, which is kinda a downside for me as I only have one socket, with a 4-way adapter.

Yeah, I think it needs an ext PSU. Any of them is fine, it's just up to you

 

[Ash9414]

Yeah, I think it needs an ext PSU. Any of them is fine, it's just up to you

Yeah I know, I'll decide properly later. Belkin seems a more respectable brand and you get 3 years warranty. The last one I showed you has an iPod dock (I suspect it docks iPod touch's as well) so I could just take out my iPod USB-to-AC Adapter for the hub.