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    Mid 2009 MBP + upgrades vs. 2010 MBP

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by cuteboitd, Jun 23, 2010.

  1. cuteboitd

    cuteboitd Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a dilemma here.

    I could purchase mid 2009 MBP (brand new in box) for $800 (cdn) 2.26GHZ model -mid 2009

    and 2010 MBP for $1300 (cdn + tax inc.) 2.4 Ghz Model - mid 2010

    There is 600 dollar difference here..
    Do you think should i just spend 600 dollars on buying SSD (128GB) + RAM (2Gig)+ perhaps applecare (3 yr warrranty) from ebay on mid 2009 model? Versus going into apple store and buying 2010 model.

    Only thing that's bothering me is that with 2010 MBP comes with better graphics and slightly better battery...

    What do you guys think?
     
    cuteboitd, Jun 23, 2010
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  2. doh123

    doh123 Without ME its just AWESO

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    would need full specs....
     
    doh123, Jun 24, 2010
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  3. dbam987

    dbam987 wicked-poster

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    The 2009 and 2010 MBP's are very similar in my view with regard to CPU and graphics. Battery-wise though the 2010 gets 3 hours more than the 2009 (8-10 hours for the 2010, 6-7 for the 2009, if my memory serves me correct on those figures).

    I'd say if you have $1300 to spend, go for the 2009 and add the SSD + memory. The SSD drive alone is a huge boost and can actually save you a bit of battery power, and might get you very close to achieving the battery life the 2010 models enjoy.
     
    dbam987, Jun 24, 2010
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  4. Detail

    Detail Notebook Geek

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    Get the 2010 version if you have the $1300 to spend. Get the 2009 version if you want to save $500. IMO the 2010 version with an HDD > the 2009 version with an SSD.

    I think you're getting an amazing price on the 2009 model, though I don't see the point of "upgrading" just because you want the price point to match.

    The HDD/SSD uses negligible power in a laptop, so you won't notice a battery boost by switching to an SSD.
     
    Detail, Jun 28, 2010
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  5. akin_t

    akin_t Notebook Evangelist

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    Another difference that's not on spec sheets is the 2010 model can now output audio via its minidisplay port jack.

    I think that's pretty key.
     
    akin_t, Jun 28, 2010
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  6. mmoy

    mmoy Notebook Deity

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    If you're running heavily threaded workloads, then I would favor the 2010 with the i5 processor.
     
    mmoy, Jun 28, 2010
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  7. Generic User #2

    Generic User #2 Notebook Deity

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    sounds like he;s talking about the 13" models
     
    Generic User #2, Jun 28, 2010
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