macbook vs macbook pro

[wilderness]

so lets say i'm stuck between a macbook white, and mbp. and theyre both the same price
edit..both 2007

WHITE MACBOOK - $600
2 GHZ Intel Core Duo
2 Gigs Memory
120 Gig Hard Drive
tiger, and applecare still


macbook pro - $650
2.0ghz core 2 duo processor
80gb hard drive
2g ram
leopard, and no applecare
dent in top by apple logo also..(edit)

which one is the better deal?

 

[dukebound85]

mbp, not even a question

 

[wilderness]

why though? if the specs are same, what is the true difference besides look?..screen size for one. But anything else?

 

[blairh]

* higher resolution screen, making for a much more enjoyable experience overall.

* the white macbooks tend to get very dirty over time.

* leopard on the MBP.

 

[steve2112]

The biggest difference will be the graphics. The Pro will have discrete graphics, but the Macbook will have integrated graphics, probably the Intel GMA 950. The display on the Pro will also be better. If you are just going to just the machine to lug around and check email, web surf, etc, the Macbook may be better, due to its smaller size.

One thing to watch for is the case. The aluminium of the Pro case tends to hold up better than the white plastic on the Macbook. As for the OS, I don't really have a preference. I still run Tiger on my Powerbook, and Leopard on my Mini, and I really don't have a preference.

 

[Abstract]

why though? if the specs are same, what is the true difference besides look?..screen size for one. But anything else?

The MacBook is a Core Duo, while the MBP is a Core 2 Duo.

If that wasn't a typo, then the MacBook will have a limit of only 2 GB of RAM, while the MBP probably has a limit of 3.3 GB of RAM (4GB will fit, while 3.3 GB will be recognised by the system) if it's a rather old machine.

The MBP's screen will have a higher resolution, although both will be fairly dim by now. Whatever, it's a steal for ~$600.


The MBP comes with Leopard.