I got the 17" MBP with the 500 GB, 7200 RPM HHD, and 8 GB of DDR 3 Ram. I went for the over powerful upgraded model to be able to stat a top performer longer as technology progresses. Also, with the discount you can get if you are a student, it re...
' I'd have to agree with everyone else's advice / opinions / thoughts so far - for the kind of usage you've described to us you would likely NEVER see any real difference worth the while...
' HOWEVER! I also have to add this caveat - which is adv...
I'd say go with the $1700 model as you can spend the money you saved to buy a bigger HDD and install it yourself. Thats what i did with my entry model 13" MBP a couple of weeks ago. I do my photo work on the go with it (Photoshop/Bridge/Dreamweave...
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