MBP 2.16 C2D vs. 2.33 C2D????

[jayeskreezy]

I've been sold on the MBP instead of the MB due to the sleekness and the keyboard is just easier to type on. Now, the 2.16 C2D is about $400 less and every penny counts for me.

So I was wondering if running apps like FC, FCE, or photoshop will make a difference if I get one of the two?

 

[zioxide]

Not enough to pay an extra $400.

 

[iW00t]

If you are really as tight as you say you'd wait for the next update...

Can't wait? Need it now? Need mobility? Well no offense but sucks to be you then

The apps you named are all rather demanding applications.

 

[pianoman]

obviously the more power you have, the better the apps will run. but you're not going to see a dramatic loss in performance from the marginal decrease from 2.33 to 2.16.

 

[Andrew D.]

A lot of those applications require tons of power but I don't think it's worth an extra $400 when they really perform similarly.

 

[iW00t]

Just wanted to add that if you do not need portability, you can get a Mac Pro for a bit over what the top 15" MBP costs.

 

[Kissaragi]

Wouldn't a maxed out macbook be a better option if moneys tight?

Great choice in t-shirts btw, i love threadless!

 

[Martin C]

I'm no video editor, but I can't even imagine trying to use Final Cut on a Macbook.

 

[dartzorichalcos]

Here are some benchamarks.
Note: The benchmarks are near the bottom of the page.

 

[jayeskreezy]

If you are really as tight as you say you'd wait for the next update...

Can't wait? Need it now? Need mobility? Well no offense but sucks to be you then

The apps you named are all rather demanding applications.

Well, I am strapped for cash b/c I would like to purchase FCP. I'm sure FCE will be ok considering I'm running v2 right now on a g4 mac mini. My point is that any of these would be a huge upgrade from a g4 1.5 mini.

Anyway, $400 could easily buy me FCE and procare with change leftover. Also, I'll eventually be putting 2gb of ram in the computer and I wont be running these simultaneously.

Thanks for those benchmarks....they help.

 

[siurpeeman]

maybe you could buy refurbished. when the macbook pros are updated, i'd imagine c2d mabooks to be affordably cheap.

 

[tristan]

Yeah, wait for the update and then pick an an older refurb model. You'll save big time.

 

[iW00t]

Well, I am strapped for cash b/c I would like to purchase FCP. I'm sure FCE will be ok considering I'm running v2 right now on a g4 mac mini. My point is that any of these would be a huge upgrade from a g4 1.5 mini.

Anyway, $400 could easily buy me FCE and procare with change leftover. Also, I'll eventually be putting 2gb of ram in the computer and I wont be running these simultaneously.

Thanks for those benchmarks....they help.

If I'm strapped for cash I'd "borrow and steal" the software first and buy it later. Sacrificing hardware for the sake of software licensing is never really a wise choice.

Of course, waiting for the next update is always good