2.26GHz or 2.53GHz macbook pro 13''

hi there wondering if u can help me ive got £1150 to spend on a new laptop.. but im very split on which one to buy between the Macbook pro.....

2.26Ghz
Intel Core 2 Duo
2GB Memory
160GB hard drive
SD card slot
Built-in 7-hour battery
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics

OR

2.53Ghz
Intel Core 2 Duo
4GB Memory
250GB hard drive
SD card slot
Built-in 7-hour battery
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics



Ill be manly using it for internet,itunes, video converting for my iPhone, DVD, skype and playing games on BOOTLEG windows xp...
Is the Top end macbook pro 13'' with it 4gb ram and a 2.53Ghz chip worth the extra money?.. thanks for ur time

Considering what you're going to be doing with it...I would get the 2.26ghz model.

If you think that you need the space...upgrade the hard drive...the memory (ram) can be upgraded later, and probably more cheaply.

- Nick

p.s. You probably didn't need to mention the "BOOTLEG" Windows XP part!

I have heard that a good way to look at this is just to double the number since we're talking about 2 cores. So 2.26 ghz X2 = 4.52, and 2.53X2 = 5.06. Based on price/performance, I bought the 2.26 ghz model, upgraded the ram and HDD and I'm very happy with the MBP.

thanks for the quick reply pigoo3 sorry i meant i was going to run bootcamp xp and not bootleg.. oooppsss it late over here...
but u deffo think it powerful enough to do all of that? with the chip and ram at 2gb?
would the 2.53Ghz and 4gb ram serve me better in a future proof way?
ive tried to look at the stats that games need to run on but cant find any on any games i search

2 cores xx im confused? but i can see it much cheaper to go for the 2.26Ghz one and upgrade both ram and hard drive...

The cpu has 2 cores, each at 2.26ghz. It's the equivalent of having a single core 4.52ghz.

i got u.. thanks im a bit of amateur...

I'd still recommend the 2.26 ghz with a do it yourself ram upgrade. It will save you some, and you'll have a fine machine.

do u have to send it to apple to get the upgrade or can a normal pc place do it? cost?

You don't have to send it out.

There are many videos that show easy, step by step directions. For instance, OWC.com has an installation video. It's quite easy - a piece of cake. I don't know how you'd phrase that in Britain, but it's easy, and it can give you satisfaction in doing it too. You just need the right sized screwdriver. Phillips#00.

Got mine at Amazon(USA) - $59.95. The price increased some lately.

welshguy1234 said:

do u have to send it to apple to get the upgrade or can a normal pc place do it? cost?

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The hard drive is difficult to upgrade by yourself...upgrading the ram is easy.

That's why I recommended you get the hard drive upgrade when you purchase the computer (if you think you need the extra space).

The ram upgrade can wait. Not only because it's easy for the owner to do...but also cheaper than what Apple charges.

- Nick