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peejack

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Hi looking to get a 15" macbook pro but can't decide which is the best price vs performance. The 2.4 / 2.53 or 2.66. Does anyone have any opinions on which is the best value for what you pay?

Many thanks.
 

mdnz

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2.4 Core i5 is best value for money. The minor speedbumps aren't noticable at all, unless you do video encoding, which can save you some minutes, if not less.
 

Hellhammer

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Dec 10, 2008
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What are you going to do with it? 2.4GHz is the best bang for your buck but if it's going to be a work machine and you do a lot CPU intensive stuff, the i7 might be worth it. Adding an SSD will make the 2.4GHz scream
 

stridemat

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Apr 2, 2008
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You also have to think about both what you envisage using the machine for in a few years and potential resale value.

I would go with the highest spec machine you can afford right now.
 

peejack

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Im using it mainly for design work, some video editing and logic.
 

peejack

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Cool thanks for the advice. I think I will go for the hi-res screen, good choice?
 
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