I've settled on the 2.5 MBP because of the not crippled cache, the 512 video memory and the faster processor. The 2.6 BTO is really tempting, I would like to know if it's worth it. I want this computer to last at least 5 years. I'll use Logic 8 and do some photo editing on it, maybe some gaming eventually.
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Is the 2.6 BTO worth the extra $250?
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No, it's really not worth the money.
You wouldn't notice the difference at all.
Also, if the sole purpose of the 512MB vRAM is gaming, then 256mb is more than enough for the 8600M GT. Since it's only a 128-bit chip, it won't handle 512MB of VRAM well, so you wouldn't notice a difference between the 512 and the 256.
You wouldn't notice the difference at all.
Also, if the sole purpose of the 512MB vRAM is gaming, then 256mb is more than enough for the 8600M GT. Since it's only a 128-bit chip, it won't handle 512MB of VRAM well, so you wouldn't notice a difference between the 512 and the 256.
200MHz? Who said? 2.5->2.6. 100 MHz! Even worse eh?
It's an extra 100Mhz on each core...making it a total of 200Mhz more.
Each core is indeed 2.4Ghz. So, the total processing amount is 4.8. However, you can't say it operates at 4.8, as each core can be doing its own thing.
Oh that's gonna make a big improvement. I'm still on a 1.5 Ghz single core. Can't wait till I get my MBP (I hope I get a good one). Thanks for answering.
Whatever helps you justify,
... If a 4% increase is reasonable for $250 to you, I am glad you are happy.I don't mean to bust your bubble but I doubt it would add up to anywhere near 96mins a day. Since most of the time you use your computer you are doing something that will not use 100% of the processing power and thus you are not actually saving time. Furthermore if you are like me you probably waste any saved time combing through these forums.
