Refurbished uMBP 2.4 or Refurbished uMBP 2.53?

[Benchmob31]

So im trying to figure out which 15" MacBook Pro I should buy and thought I would get your guys thoughts on it.

Here is what I am looking for. I want a everyday computer, that will travel with me. I will not be doing anything graphic intensive or video editing. Its a computer that I hope to keep for a few years as my main computer. Here is my thoughts on the two.

The 2.4 is attractive because of the price - $1299

The 2.53 is nice because of the built in battery and being able to upgrade to 8 gigs instead of just 4 with the 2.4. The 2.53 is $1449. I just am unsure and would like some thoughts. Thanks alot everyone.

 

[ayeying]

The 2.53GHz only has the 9400M video card while the 2.4GHz has both the 9400M and 9600GT.

 

[tersono]

I'd go for the 2.53 - not for any extra performance or even the extra RAM (although I can see that being handy before too much longer in my own case), but simply because of the much longer battery life. I recently switched from a 2.4 17" MBP up to the latest unibody version and I would find it hard to go back to just 3 hours or so of battery life

 

[Benchmob31]

I hear ya Tersono. The battery life is a huge thing for me. I really only need one graphics card. Im not a gamer and do not do any graphic or video processing. I do like the SD card in the 2.53 also. I take a few photos here and there but nothing special.


Anyone else have any opinions?

 

[MacKiddyWiddy]

if you have the money go 2.53, if not you havent lost anything much with the 2.4