So I have asked around and got a whole bunch of different answers.
I need a new notebook and like the MacBook Pro 15 inch, 2.66Ghz, 320GB HHD. Issue is to upgrade the processor and/or hard drive speed.
Processor: From what I hear, the 2.66Ghz is fast and with the 4GB of RAM a sick mofo of a machine. $300 to upgrade but do not see why.
Hard Drive: Seek times would be quicker on the 7,200 RPM versus the 5,400 RPM. But it the 7,200 RPM would use more battery (slight) and would run warmer. I normally am not doing multimedia, games, etc. $50 to upgrade now; $130 for a new hard drive later (320GB @ 7,200GB, easy to swap).
Other issue is if I upgrade I would have to pay sales tax as Apple does not have in store and does not arrange for upgraded products. I would buy the notebook on a trip to Philadelphia, with a stop in tax free Delaware.
Help! [:p]
I need a new notebook and like the MacBook Pro 15 inch, 2.66Ghz, 320GB HHD. Issue is to upgrade the processor and/or hard drive speed.
Processor: From what I hear, the 2.66Ghz is fast and with the 4GB of RAM a sick mofo of a machine. $300 to upgrade but do not see why.
Hard Drive: Seek times would be quicker on the 7,200 RPM versus the 5,400 RPM. But it the 7,200 RPM would use more battery (slight) and would run warmer. I normally am not doing multimedia, games, etc. $50 to upgrade now; $130 for a new hard drive later (320GB @ 7,200GB, easy to swap).
Other issue is if I upgrade I would have to pay sales tax as Apple does not have in store and does not arrange for upgraded products. I would buy the notebook on a trip to Philadelphia, with a stop in tax free Delaware.
Help! [:p]