Ok. My 1st generation MacBook (2Ghz CoreDuo) is on it's last legs and I've decided that it's time for an upgrade.
I'll use the lappy for:
1) light CS3 use
2) gaming. Specifically Diablo 2 and hopefully Diablo 3 when it appears in 2011.
3) the usual word processing, email, web stuff.
I want:
1) a 7200 rpm 320Gb HD
2) a Matte screen
I must have:
1) a computer that will last and be extremely useful for a minimum of 3 years, and I would prefer something closer to 5.
2) a computer that will spend far less time in repair than this one: 5 logic boards; 4 superdrives; 3 hard drives; 3 cases; and one entire rebuild with all new parts except for the screen.
So. I've narrowed down to the 2.66 or the 2.8. With the upgrades I plan to have installed, the 2.66 will be $2099, and the 2.8 will be $2299.
The question: are the video and processor upgrades worth the $200, given my needs/wants/and must haves?
Thanks in advance for your help/advice!
I'll use the lappy for:
1) light CS3 use
2) gaming. Specifically Diablo 2 and hopefully Diablo 3 when it appears in 2011.
3) the usual word processing, email, web stuff.
I want:
1) a 7200 rpm 320Gb HD
2) a Matte screen
I must have:
1) a computer that will last and be extremely useful for a minimum of 3 years, and I would prefer something closer to 5.
2) a computer that will spend far less time in repair than this one: 5 logic boards; 4 superdrives; 3 hard drives; 3 cases; and one entire rebuild with all new parts except for the screen.
So. I've narrowed down to the 2.66 or the 2.8. With the upgrades I plan to have installed, the 2.66 will be $2099, and the 2.8 will be $2299.
The question: are the video and processor upgrades worth the $200, given my needs/wants/and must haves?
Thanks in advance for your help/advice!