Macbook: More RAM or Better CPU?

[RZetlin]

There are two types of Macbooks I have been looking at:

Version 1:
Macbook - 2.0 Ghz model
Upgrade to 2 GB of RAM

Version 2:
Macbook - 2.16 Ghz model

I have a limited budget so I can either get more RAM or get a better CPU.

The work I will be using the Macbooks will be with VMWare and images.

Which version should I get?

 

[Eidorian]

1. You should buy your own RAM and not buy Apple's.
2. Your question should really be...SuperDrive, Yes or No?

 

[RZetlin]

2. Your question should really be...SuperDrive, Yes or No?

I'm debating that.

I already have a desktop with DVD burner.

 

[Eidorian]

I'm debating that.

I already have a desktop with DVD burner.

Well then do you need a laptop with one as well?

 

[techlover828]

There are two types of Macbooks I have been looking at:

Version 1:
Macbook - 2.0 Ghz model
Upgrade to 2 GB of RAM

Version 2:
Macbook - 2.16 Ghz model

I have a limited budget so I can either get more RAM or get a better CPU.

The work I will be using the Macbooks will be with VMWare and images.

Which version should I get?

I would go with a faster faster cpu, because the memory is easier to upgrade down the road

 

[mick4394]

For God-sake man, get the higher CPU. You can put 2 gigs of RAM in that Macbook for seventy-five bucks from newegg.

 

[Kawasaki]

Go with the CPU and then by some RAM off ebay.

 

[Mr. MacBook]

get a 2gb stick off owc for cheap and cruise off with 2.5GB of RAM, and $100 saved.

 

[Igantius]

Another vote for the 2.16.

 

[miniConvert]

Yup, faster processor model vote from me too. You can upgrade the RAM whenever, but your processor is with you for the life of the machine.

 

[RZetlin]

For God-sake man, get the higher CPU. You can put 2 gigs of RAM in that Macbook for seventy-five bucks from newegg.

Price of RAM wouldn't be an issue except I live in Canada where I have to deal with a 14% tax rate.

At the end a 2 x 1 GB RAM would cost about $110 dollars minimum.

 

[tsvb]

I'm with the rest of them, go for the processor and add your own ram. I bought a GB of RAM from newegg for less that $40 not too long ago.

 

[Roguepirate]

You're not going to notice a difference of 160mhz in clockspeed. i'd go with more ram but probably from Crucial rather than apple.