Looking at buying a 15in MBP, either the 2.53Ghz model, or the 2.66 with the dual graphics.
My question is simple - is it worth getting the dual graphics model?!
I'm going to be using the machine for graphics/photos (really just basic photo manipulation, nothing major), website, and software development work. Maybe some video stuff, but again, nothing major.
I'm drawn to the dual graphics because of what I've read about the new version of OS.X allowing the use of the GPU for some processes in new software, so I'm thinking future compatibility / useability - plus I'm not someone who likes to hang around waiting for the screen to redraw!
I somehow doubt I can see much difference in real-life between a 2.53 and 2.66 CPU, so that is not really an issue for me - tho at the moment I'm more drawn to getting the 2.66, despite the 200+ extra, but then again I'm thinking I can get a T.C. for about that price difference, and that seems like a rather nifty bit of kit to have around too!
Any real-life experiences to share? Is the extra card really worth the money, or am I just being won over by marketing, and the fact that I think it's kinda cool to have 2 GPU's?!
Matt
My question is simple - is it worth getting the dual graphics model?!
I'm going to be using the machine for graphics/photos (really just basic photo manipulation, nothing major), website, and software development work. Maybe some video stuff, but again, nothing major.
I'm drawn to the dual graphics because of what I've read about the new version of OS.X allowing the use of the GPU for some processes in new software, so I'm thinking future compatibility / useability - plus I'm not someone who likes to hang around waiting for the screen to redraw!
I somehow doubt I can see much difference in real-life between a 2.53 and 2.66 CPU, so that is not really an issue for me - tho at the moment I'm more drawn to getting the 2.66, despite the 200+ extra, but then again I'm thinking I can get a T.C. for about that price difference, and that seems like a rather nifty bit of kit to have around too!
Any real-life experiences to share? Is the extra card really worth the money, or am I just being won over by marketing, and the fact that I think it's kinda cool to have 2 GPU's?!
Matt