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> > I'm thinking of getting a Macbook Pro to replace the powerbook, as a
> > friend is interested in taking it off my hands, but I'm now wondering
> > if I really need 2 macs at all, when perhaps all I need is a new MBP,
> > which I can plug into my monitor and keybaord in my studio/office.
> >
>
> In your position, I'd just get the MBP and use one machine. So much
> less hassle. (Although I'd keep old of the old ones around as a spare
> machine, Just In Case).

I'm planning on getting a mini for the front room to use as a media
server, perhaps I should get another one to use as a fileserver in the
office.

> > So, how does the performance of a 2.16 core duo MBP compare to a dual
> > g5 (native apps, not Rosetta)?
>
> I can't remember any details, but have a mooch around macworld.com -
> they've reviewed the Mac Pro and Macbook Pro and Macbook Core 2 Duo
> machines in recent weeks. They usually include some sort of benchmark
> testing.

I'll take a gander thanks.

Anyone got a opinion on whether to go for:

A. 15" MBP Retail @ £1,349.00
    * 2.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
    * 1440 x 900 resolution
    * 1GB memory
    * 120GB hard drive1
    * 6x double-layer SuperDrive
    * ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 graphics with 128MB SDRAM

or

B. 15" MBP Refurb @ 1,199.00
    * 2.16GHz Intel Core Duo
    * 1GB (single SODIMM) 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM
    * 100GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard drive
    * 4x SuperDrive
    * ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 with 256MB GDDR3 memory
    * One FireWire 400 and two USB 2.0 ports

I'm not sure whether a small hit on the processor speed and super
drive won't be outweighed by the extra VRAM...

Do you think the refurb unit is rev1 so therefore might be better off
getting the new one instead?

Thanks,

Jon


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