MBP i5 OR refurb 2.66?

[Super7668]

it's about CAD $249 difference b4 tax, what's the performance difference? Sorry, can't find any comparison.

there's only difference i can find:
CPU: i5 2.4 vs. C2D 2.66
VC: 9400+9600 (256M) vs. 330M (256M)

What's your opinion? I don't mind to get a refurb one since I know there's no difference at all. I can save over $300.

Thanks for your input.

 

[diamond.g]

get the i5....

 

[Super7668]

Yes, I just try to justify the difference. Of course with student discount, I only pay $1749 for the i5; so it's only $150+tax difference now.

I prefer the i5, but still little bit worry about the 1st gen...

I had 1st gen MBP, CD 1.83, replaced two logic board for the video card issue; and now the screen getting weird, shows water marks on all sides. Or i can treat it as a mature product, since the unibody came out for a while?

 

[diamond.g]

Honestly, from what I can tell, pretty much every update Apple does can be classified as a gen 1 product. They very rarely just do a speed bump. Besides if there are any issues that is what AppleCare is for.

 

[shoppy]

Get the i5 the resale value in the long run will be higher also it is a considerably faster then the older spec machine.

 

[green86]

Get the i5 the resale value in the long run will be higher also it is a considerably faster then the older spec machine.

What he/she said.

 

[oneprouddaddy]

maybe its just me but the i5 seems so much faster when running a lot of apps. JMO

 

[Super7668]

Thanks all.

Just ordered the i5, expecting shipment next week.

 

[elpmas]

grats

 

[shoppy]

Congratulations, on your new machine you will love it.

 

[Super7668]

Thanks all.

 

[JCCash]

I'm holding out for a refurb I5 which I hope will be available during the next month or two. Some of the current refurbs seem like a good buy. 17" 266 for example is: $1699 which is what I paid for a 15" 266 a few months ago for my sons MBP (which he loves).

Thanks all.

 

[Super7668]

I'm holding out for a refurb I5 which I hope will be available during the next month or two. Some of the current refurbs seem like a good buy. 17" 266 for example is: $1699 which is what I paid for a 15" 266 a few months ago for my sons MBP (which he loves).

I was told by some Mac nuts that don't buy the previous model unless it's 40% off. I read reviews online, i5 is the one I should go for, especially I will keep it for 3 years.