Refurbished MBP 2010 for ~5 years?

alexpotter

alexpotter

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Hi guys,
I was wondering whether I should get the Refurbished MacBook Pro 2.66GHz C2D (2010) from here (UK)
http://store.apple.com/uk/product/FC375B/A?mco=MTgwOTc3MzM

EDIT: I do youtube, internet browsing, email, light gaming (Sims 3), video editing for youtube (iMovie/Final Cut Express), homework, watching dvds, windows 7 bootcamp

Will the Core 2 Duo processor still be good in about 5 years? Or do you think I should go out and buy a new Sandy Bridge i5 MBP?

Thanks for your help :)

Alex
 
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Depends what you do. For basic tasks, C2D is more than fine and should be in 5 years too. If you have a limited budget, then a refurb sounds like a good deal. I would get this instead though since the difference is negligible.
 
Hellhammer said:
Depends what you do. For basic tasks, C2D is more than fine and should be in 5 years too. If you have a limited budget, then a refurb sounds like a good deal. I would get this instead though since the difference is negligible.
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Thanks for your reply. Would you notice the difference between 2.4 and 2.66 in normal use or would you notice it in iMovie or gaming? :)

Alex
 
alexpotter said:
Thanks for your reply. Would you notice the difference between 2.4 and 2.66 in normal use or would you notice it in iMovie or gaming? :)

Alex
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For video editing (even if it is light), I would go with the new Sandy Bridge MBP. The CPU is significantly faster and it plays a major role in video editing performance. If you have to go with a refurb, then I would get the 2.66GHz since it is only 50£ more.
 
Hellhammer said:
For video editing (even if it is light), I would go with the new Sandy Bridge MBP. The CPU is significantly faster and it plays a major role in video editing performance. If you have to go with a refurb, then I would get the 2.66GHz since it is only 50£ more.
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OK I'll probably go with the new 13" then. :apple:
 
alexpotter said:
OK I'll probably go with the new 13" then. :apple:
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Good deal, you'll love the thing. But yea for most people, Core2Duos or i# processors (SandyBridge optional) will be great and fully functional within the following 5 years. YOu have to remember, these things are made to power the content that we put into them.

Right now, I don't see media (at least being played back on our laptops) needing to be over 1080p; personally I keep things at 720 as I can't justify the huge size difference between the two for the slightly better presentation.

If you dont' play games, you don't have to worry about a lot of things either; the internet itself isn't ever going to be that "advanced" that you'll need anything higher than a dual core processor to fully run; if you want to watch HD video, youtube, Facebook, and everything in between on the web, a dual core will suit you just fine.

I have an upgraded blackbook right now and I'm confident that it will be with me for many years to come.
 
eternlgladiator said:
If you really want to future proof for that long you should go up to the 15" and the core i5. Here's a link to the base refurb model. http://store.apple.com/uk/product/FC371B/A?mco=MjEwNTY4ODY
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I would tend to agree as 5 years is a long time in the computer world. My white 20" iMac core duo 2.0ghz, 2gb ram, 250gb HD just turned 5 years old. I'm using it as a media server. I have a 2TB drive via firewire400 connected.

Only thing I can add is go with the highres display on the 15".
 
Thanks for all of your replies. I was going to buy a 13" but then the 13" i5 refurbished model popped up in the refurbished store for £150 less - so I have ordered that and it will arrive soon... :) :apple:
 
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