MacBook Pro Shared L2 Cache + Screen Questions?

[Schmoyer]

I am weighing out options between the different variations of the MacBook Pro. I noticed the 2.4GHZ processor only had 3MB of L2 cache and the 2.5GHZ processor has 6MB. I assume the GHZ different to be basically undetectable but I was wondering if the doubled L2 cache would make a difference? Basically, which would you guys recommend, etc.

Also, I know there are two screen "finishes" and was wondering which was preferred and if there were any downfalls to one or the other.

Thanks!

 

[shoppy]

I changed from a 2.4 to a 2.5 and though it may be in my head. I am sure the 2.5 is faster.

 

[squeeks]

I changed from a 2.4 to a 2.5 and though it may be in my head. I am sure the 2.5 is faster.

duh its .1 ghz higher clocked and has an extra 2mb (i'm assuming you're refering to the 2.4 memorn that has 4mb l2) of cache of course its faster

 

[shoppy]

Actually it was 2.4 Current MBP, with 3 mb cache also I have a 2.6 SR 17" and it s on par with that.

 

[squeeks]

Actually it was 2.4 Current MBP, with 3 mb cache also I have a 2.6 SR 17" and it s on par with that.

ah, well, with double the cache sure its going to feel faster

 

[wk127001]

Depends on the application. I imagine certain applications such as video editing make much better use of a larger cache than say, firefox. In reality, the difference is probably almost negligible. There are some benchmarks floating around the web on it so I'd search for those.

I'm a programmer so I like the matte, but its definitely personal preference.