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just some mac users opinions on best way to go ...

for my God daughter - freshman at college. decided on 15".

macbook pro ? macbook air ? something new coming out ?

specs/options for macbook pro from her school below ...

(i'm swamped right now and can't research)

please pm any comments - i appreciate it!

thanks!

Processor
Enjoy incredible performance from the 2.2GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor, which features four processor cores on a single chip. Choose the speed you want.
The Intel Core i7 processors are based on new 32-nanometer process technology with an advanced Core microarchitecture that features an integrated memory controller and Level 3 cache, giving the MacBook Pro faster, more direct access to memory. In addition, these processors feature:
•Turbo Boost 2.0 - a dynamic performance technology that automatically boosts the processor clock speed based on workload, giving you extra processing power when you need it.
• HyperThreading - a technology that allows two threads to run simultaneously on each core. So a quad-core MacBook Pro has eight virtual cores, all of which are recognized by Mac OS X. This enables the processor to deliver faster performance by spreading tasks more evenly across a greater number of cores.

You can upgrade the processor in your MacBook Pro to the 2.3GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor, featuring 8MB L3 cache and Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.40GHz.

• 2.2GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7
• 2.3GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7 [Add $225.00]

Memory
More memory (RAM) increases overall performance and enables your computer to run more applications at the same time. All MacBook Pro models support up to 8 gigabytes of RAM.

MacBook Pro uses one of the fastest memory technologies available today — 1333MHz, Double Data Rate (DDR3), synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM) — ensuring that the Intel Core i7 processor is constantly fed with data without wasting clock cycles.

• 4GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x2GB
• 8GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x4GB [Add $180.00]

Hard Drive
Your MacBook Pro comes standard with a 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard drive. Choose a hard drive with a faster speed for greater performance. Or you can choose a solid-state drive that offers enhanced durability.
MacBook Pro also offers an optional 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB solid-state drive, which has no moving parts for enhanced durability.
All drives come formatted in the Mac OS Extended file format for efficient storage of your data.

• 750GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm
• 500GB Serial ATA Drive @ 7200 rpm
• 128GB Solid State Drive [Add $90.00]
• 256GB Solid State Drive [Add $450.00]
• 512GB Solid State Drive [Add $990.00]

Display
The 15-inch MacBook Pro comes with a 1440-by-900-pixel LED-backlit glossy display. You can also choose a high-resolution 1680-by-1050 glossy or antiglare display that gives you 36 percent more pixels.
About the high-resolution display
The 1680-by-1050 display gives you more pixels — which is especially useful when you’re working with HD content in pro applications, like Final Cut Studio — because you get a sharper image and more screen space to work with.
About glossy and antiglare
Choose the glossy widescreen display to make your graphics, photos, and videos appear with richer colors and deeper blacks — great for watching DVD movies. If you prefer a display with antiglare coating for a matte rather than glossy viewing experience, choose the antiglare widescreen display.

• MacBook Pro 15-inch Glossy Widescreen Display
• MacBook Pro 15-inch Hi-Res Glossy Widescreen Display [Add $90.00]
• MacBook Pro 15-inch Hi-Res Antiglare Widescreen Display [Add $135.00]

AppleCare Protection Plan
• AppleCare Protection Plan for MacBook Pro - Auto-enroll [Add $239.00]

One to One Membership
• None
• 1-year One to One membership [Add $99.00]