need informed advice

[mikesmithfrankl]

Ji,
I need to purchase an apple laptop. I don't need top of the line. I will be editing HD video files in the 120MB range for size. I'm patient but not saint-like. It seems that the main difference between the mcp 15 and 17 in models is the graphics processor...how does this affect performance for me based on what I said above. thanks anyone for the advice...

 

[oliverlubin]

if you're working on HD video the screen resolution of the 17" will probably serve you better. it's a lot of laptop to carry around though. make sure you upgrade to 4GB.

this might be a good option: http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?nplm=FB077LL/A

if you dont need 1080 HD resolution, go with the stock 15" from amazon and save some cash.