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Originally Posted by Spectacle  The direct comparison on the Apple website has the 2.33 Core2Duo as about 35-45% more powerful than the 2.16 CoreDuo. And for Logic, we're talking about a 240 reverb plugs at once vs. 165. That's a pretty major increase in power/performance.
Here's the link: http://www.apple.com/macbookpro/intel.html
I love my 2.33 Core2Duo. And get the 15", NOT the 17". The bigger one is just a little too big to be truly portable. If you need more screen real estate when you're at home or in the studio, get a cheap external display. This way, you can get your new MBPro for only $2344, and you have a truly portable laptop with no sacrifice in power.
How's that for splitting the difference between your two options?  |
however, the 35-45% difference is only theoretic based on processor behavior - this will not translate directly to application performance.
i have the 17" C2D, only because i use this machine away from my desk more often than not, but on the desk is a 30" WUXGA - which of course the 15" would be just as competent. look at the physical specs of the 17" vs 15"... its not a big difference. they are both the same thickness.... if they both fit in your bag or attache, whats the difference regarding the length/width anyways?