Refreshed 13" MBP vs. Refurb Pre-Refresh Higher End 13" MBP?

[Das Wunderkind]

Hey everybody,
I've been lurking on macrumors for a few months browsing the MBP forum. Now that the MBP's are finally refreshed and the back to school promo is on the horizon, I've got to begin making a decision.

My question is this:

Where would I get more bang for my buck?

In the refreshed lower end 13" MBP or the pre-refresh higher end 13" MBP?

There's one from before the refresh in the refurb store for $1189, and since this will be my first Mac I thought I'd ask for some input before choosing.

Thanks!

 

[rob2809]

Hey everybody,
I've been lurking on macrumors for a few months browsing the MBP forum. Now that the MBP's are finally refreshed and the back to school promo is on the horizon, I've got to begin making a decision.

My question is this:

Where would I get more bang for my buck?

In the refreshed lower end 13" MBP or the pre-refresh higher end 13" MBP?

There's one from before the refresh in the refurb store for $1189, and since this will be my first Mac I thought I'd ask for some input before choosing.

Thanks!

They will be probably around the same price ? Definately the new lower end with 10h battery and 320M graphics. Difference between 2.4 and 2.53 is really negligible.

 

[1BadMac]

You'll have to decide for yourself whats important to you, but they are very close.

As a shameless plug, I'm selling my mid '09 on eBay. One in my sig minus the ssd, replacing with 250gb drive and leaving in 4gb - for $999.

 

[Das Wunderkind]

Thanks for the input guys. And I'll pass on your offer, I've decided on a new 13".