new 15? macbook pro

[Hector Domingo]

hi, i am a student in the uk? and i'm buying the 15? macbook pro. please can i have some advice on which to buy. i need it for medium-heavy image processing, and some gaming. the main problem is which to buy. the mid with 320gb@7200rpm hdd? or the top with a downgraded to the same hdd. reasons for the top are the 2.8ghz processor and 512mb video card. will i notice this boost?

other questions are:
does it have an overhearing problem?
will it run the gimp?
will it run spotify?
will it run sims 3?

another big question is... can i stream music from it, to my ipod touch, and through my speakers?

thanks

 

[Tallest Skil]

No, yes, yes, yes, from it: yes, to iPod: no, through speakers (from it?): yes.

You'd be fine with a 13" or even a white MacBook. You don't need this.

 

[tkermit]

can i stream music to my ipod touch?

to iPod: no

Yes, you can.
By the use of 3rd party programs. Additional fees apply.