High end Older MBP Vs New Entry level MBP

[Mathimilou]

Hi, I am debating between two computers I can get for the exact same amount.

On one hand, I can buy:
Macbook Pro 15 inch Unibody (SD) (11 months old)
http://www.everymac.com/systems/app....8-aluminum-15-mid-2009-sd-unibody-specs.html
With these parts upgraded:
3.06ghz Core 2 Duo
500gig 7200RPM

On the other hand, I buy:
Macbook Pro Unibody i5 2.4 (2 months old)
http://www.everymac.com/systems/app...5-2.4-aluminum-15-mid-2010-unibody-specs.html

I like playing games occasionally,and I am wondering about the difference between the older 9600GT 512 vs the new M330 GT and I want to get the best value possible for my money. Anyone can help with the decision ?

 

[ljx718]

Hi, I am debating between two computers I can get for the exact same amount.

On one hand, I can buy:
Macbook Pro 15 inch Unibody (SD) (11 months old)
http://www.everymac.com/systems/app....8-aluminum-15-mid-2009-sd-unibody-specs.html
With these parts upgraded:
3.06ghz Core 2 Duo
500gig 7200RPM

On the other hand, I buy:
Macbook Pro Unibody i5 2.4 (2 months old)
http://www.everymac.com/systems/app...5-2.4-aluminum-15-mid-2010-unibody-specs.html

I like playing games occasionally,and I am wondering about the difference between the older 9600GT 512 vs the new M330 GT and I want to get the best value possible for my money. Anyone can help with the decision ?

i would get the new one. the processor may look slower but its actually faster.

 

[iPhone1]

Buy the new one.

 

[Bumflake]

I would get the new one.
The CPU is faster and the GT330M is performing much better than the 9600.

 

[alphaod]

New ones have faster processors and better video cards.