11-30-2009, 05:44 PM
jdc wrote:
Id rather pay the $2200 and live with a glossy screen.
You might call Macconnection, maybe they can BTO it with the matte screen ($50) and still get you the rebate...
And nix the 7200RPM HD in favor of cash savings? I've been Googling the "real world" speed difference between 5400 and 7200RPM. The general concensus is that in a laptop a 7200RPM drive might not be that great of an idea because of heat, noise, and battery life when weighing the uptick in speed.
I can do without the 7200RPM drive and put that saved money in a future purchase of RAM to max it out.
I really can't nix the matte option ($50) though. I enjoy working and surfing in bright sunlit rooms at home. I might have to give them a call then... finding a deal on non-stock config (matte screen) MacBook Pros is a bit harder.