MBP 1.83 vs 2.0

[bloodycape]

Which one has less problems the 1.83 or 2.0? And which one is a better deal, the 1.83 for $1500 or the 2.0 for $1689. Price really doesnt matter but I would like something that will last me for a long time with out any problems. I know speed isnt currently much of an issue but how about in the long run? I haven't had an intel machine for long time so I am not sure how it is now. My current rigs are fine for the age they are and they still work hard.The last intel machine I had was kind weak after a few years but then again that was back in the early P3 days. So yeah which is better for the long wrong with less problems.

 

[Acehigh]

Which one has less problems the 1.83 or 2.0? And which one is a better deal, the 1.83 for $1500 or the 2.0 for $1689. Price really doesnt matter but I would like something that will last me for a long time with out any problems. I know speed isnt currently much of an issue but how about in the long run? I haven't had an intel machine for long time so I am not sure how it is now. My current rigs are fine for the age they are and they still work hard.The last intel machine I had was kind weak after a few years but then again that was back in the early P3 days. So yeah which is better for the long wrong with less problems.

2.0 since it probably has more ram, more video ram, bigger HD?

Please list stats of both computers. Are these used computers..


Refurb 1.83 is 1599 on apple.com

Refurbished MacBook Pro - 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo
15.4-inch TFT display with 1440x900 resolution
1.83GHz Intel Core Duo with 2MB shared L2 Cache
667MHz frontside bus
512MB (single SO-DIMM) 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM
80GB 5400rpm Serial ATA hard drive
Slot-load SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 with 128MB GDDR3 memory


$1999

Refurbished MacBook Pro - 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo
15.4-inch TFT display with 1440x900 resolution
2.0GHz Intel Core Duo with 2MB shared L2 Cache
667MHz frontside bus
1GB (single SO-DIMM) 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM
100GB 5400rpm Serial ATA hard drive
Slot-load SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 with 256MB GDDR3 memory

 

[beloved84]

i just got the best machine there is to make sure i get the most out of the new MAC OSX thats coming out soon.

 

[bloodycape]

These are open box items. Both have the same ram and hd but one is a 2.0 with the 256mb gfx card. This from a local Apple store and not apple.com since they offer better deals than Apple.com.

 

[BlizzardBomb]

These are open box items. Both have the same ram and hd but one is a 2.0 with the 256mb gfx card. This from a local Apple store and not apple.com since they offer better deals than Apple.com.

The difference would be hardly noticeable in day-to-day usage. If you can afford it, go for the 2GHz but make sure you get at least 1GB RAM.

 

[bloodycape]

The difference would be hardly noticeable in day-to-day usage. If you can afford it, go for the 2GHz but make sure you get at least 1GB RAM.

That is what I plan to do, but I was wondering if in the long run the 2.0ghz is a better choice and if it has less problems i.e worring less about overheating, and since it is a little newer it is almost like a newer revision you could say?