which refurb mbp?

[dwd3885]

Two macbook pros refurb, which to get?

2.2 Core 2 Duo with 2gb ram, 8x superdrive and nvidia graphics? 1449

or

2.16 c2d, 1gb ram, 6x superdrive and ati graphics? 1299

 

[MacDawg]

The first one 🙂

Woof, Woof - Dawg

 

[dwd3885]

The first one 🙂

Woof, Woof - Dawg

is it $150 better? why? -just wanting to know i guess the burning doesn't matter to me and the graphics are likely fine, the ram is upgradeable and the cpu difference is negligible..

 

[bc008]

first.

150 dollars gets you a newer machine, more RAM, probably bigger hd? faster processor, and better graphics.

 

[MacDawg]

I flipped a coin 🙂

No, seriously... to ME the $150 is also negligible at that price and you get a slightly better machine

If you plan on upgrading the RAM on either machine, you might want to factor that cost, etc. but that is a different story

As is... I would get the first one
You won't go wrong with either... just personal preference

Woof, Woof - Dawg

 

[Vulcan]

If you don't think you'll need the extra power, go for the second one, but do consider it's a 2006 model. If you don't, then go for the first one, it will be a little more, though will be more recent as well.

 

[dwd3885]

If you don't think you'll need the extra power, go for the second one, but do consider it's a 2006 model. If you don't, then go for the first one, it will be a little more, though will be more recent as well.

i guess the first one also has LED and firewire 800. does that make the first choice a lot easier doesn't it?

 

[drossad]

Go with the first one. If you don't you will always be thinking "what if?"

 

[zer0tails]

My advice, buy the best you can afford. If you want to keep this mbp for a little longer, get the first one. Also, it'll probably have better resale value.

 

[zainjetha]

2.16 will serve you a lot better.. really. if it was in the question i would ask you / suggest 2.4 at least...

 

[noodle654]

2.16 will serve you a lot better.. really. if it was in the question i would ask you / suggest 2.4 at least...

How would a 2.16GHz serve him better? The 2.2GHz supports 4GB, has nVidia 8600, LED Screen, and a faster processor. At $150, its worth it.

OP: Spend an extra $150 and get the 2.4GHz if you can.