[X4U] Macbook Pro

[Roy van der Westhuizen]

My work is becoming more image heavy and I also need to have the  
Intel processor to use some astronomy programs which are windose  
only. I therefore need to upgrade my 1GB 17" P.B. with 1 GB ram. Am  
thinking of a 15" Macbook Pro. The 2.16 ghz is equal to US$2,422.48  
in local (Rand) currency and the 2.33 ghz is US$3,035.23. A 17" costs  
US$3,484.10 These prices are for standard configs. Three questions.  
Is it worth getting the 2.33 or stick to the 2.16 and load extra RAM.  
Finally is it maybe better to wait until year end for new config  
notebooks? I know it is often said that if you need a new machine,  
now is the time, but I can hang on for a few months.

Regards,

Roy