Hi Chris, I've been under the impression that the processor speed, 2.53 versus 2.6 or 2.8 doesn't matter as much as the RAM in the machine and isn't worth the additional expense. I actually was advised by the Apple rep I've been dealing with that the 15 inch display with the 2.53 processor speed would be fine. I'm having difficulty imagining why a 2.66 processor would make any difference in overall operation? I'm open to comment and additional info on this topic, however. Thanks.
Les -----Original Message----- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Blouch Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 4:55 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: configuring my macbook pro If the screen is unused, would there be any disadvantage to the 13" MacBook other than maxing out at a 2.53GHz Duo core? Shaves off a bit on the cost, about $200. CB Chris G wrote: I agree, The only way I would consider a 17 inch is if it had a built in numpad. My hp Vista laptop has one and I like it. Chris On Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:56:00 +0200 "a radix" <anou...@home.nl> <mailto:anou...@home.nl> wrote: Hello, still since I am blind and would use the macbook pro only for myself 17 inch would be overkill, even for me especially since I have to haul this laptop to school a few times a day and walk with it on my back for an hour. Greetings, Anouk, ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris G" <cgrabowsk...@gmail.com> <mailto:cgrabowsk...@gmail.com> To: <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 8:31 PM Subject: Re: configuring my macbook pro Hi, I was just on the apple site last night and they said the 13 and 15 inch mbps last for 7 hours on a battery and the 17 inch lasts 8. Chris On Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:11:54 +0200 "a radix" <anou...@home.nl> <mailto:anou...@home.nl> wrote: Hello, I have made the decision to buy a macbook pro. I wanted to go for the 15 inch model (because the 17 inch only has a better screen and would drain the battery more), i want to get the glossy display because I dont want to spend more on the matte version. It is still a lot of money for me though so I would like to save where I can. I have heard that it is possible to get applecare after the purchase date, that would save quite a bit. Is it difficult to apply for it later instead of date of purchase and is it more expensive? The other options that I can select now and which I am not sure about are clock speed and internal memory. I know i will get the 500gb 7200rpm harddrive. The 3.0ghz processor version is a lot mroe expensive, about 270 euro I think but I guess it is not possible to install a new processor later and I want to use this laptop for at least 3 years and I want it to work well with the new snow leopard so I guess it is worth it. I guess I could save a bit on the harddrive but I have no wish to update it soon after getting my laptop and having to reinstall mac os x when I can already get it with a good hd for not much extra. What I am not sure about though is the internal memory. It comes standard with 4gb and I would like to upgrade it with an extra 4gb for use with the new operating system in a few months. this would be VERY expensive though, about 900 euro. I wodner, is it possible to upgrade this later? Is it possible to use memory with a higher clock speed then the standard memory that has been included for example 1366mhz? I am not sure why this memory is so expensive, i think i bought some ddr3 memory about 2 years ago that was a lot less expensive then the price apple is asking and it had a higher clock speed. Or do laptops use special memory that desktops cannot use? Thanks in advance for your help everyone, Greetings, Anouk -- Chris G <cgrabowsk...@gmail.com> <mailto:cgrabowsk...@gmail.com> __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4343 (20090817) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4343 (20090817) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4343 (20090817) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
