2.6 GHz 15" MacBook Pro

[lego8]

Hi,

I'm planning on buying a MacBook Pro this week. What I'd like to do it go to an Apple Store and pick up a MacBook Pro with a 200GB 7200rpm hard drive.
The this is, the Apple Store only holds a 2.6 GHz 7200rpm 15" model (not 2.5 GHz).
So my question is, is the .1 GHz boost a big deal? Worth the extra money? What about the 7200rpm hard drive?


Thanks

 

[thepandamancan]

No, it's not worth it. The bump is only 4% in performance, according to some of the previous posts about 2.5GHz vs 2.6GHz. If you have the money, go ahead but I don't think it's worth it.

I was gonna go with that model but my Apple Stores (There are a few in my area) did not carry it and after searching high and low for a store with it in stock, they said no store would have it for a while (the guy said 3 weeks but maybe they have it now...I tried that first weekend). I just ended up buying online the 2.5 with the 200GB drive and I'm happy with it.

 

[lego8]

I just ended up buying online the 2.5 with the 200GB drive and I'm happy with it.

Is the bump from 5400rpm to 7200rpm noticeable / worth it?

 

[dallas112678]

Is the bump from 5400rpm to 7200rpm noticeable / worth it?

I think the upgrade in HDD speed is worth it that is if you go the online store, BTO is just $50 more.

 

[lego8]

Are there any Apple Stores in NY that carry a 15" MBP w/ a 200GB 7200rpm HDD without the 2.6GHz bump?

 

[highjumppudding]

depends

if youre working with high def video editing, the 7200rpm drive helps a ton. the 2.6 doesnt make much of a difference unless you're rendering 30 minutes or more of video. or.. resale value. more is always better.