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Macbook Pro 2008 15 2.5 8600 vs Macbook Pro 2.4 320m

I am wondering what the performance differences will be between a 2008 MBP 15 and 2010 MBP 13. The older one has a dedicated 8600 video card and the MBP has a video chip that shares memory. Any and all information appreciated. I use the machine for normal home use, Photoshop Elements, Second Life
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Macbook 15 2.5, Mac OS X (10.6.4)

Posted on Sep 1, 2010 6:50 AM

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User profile for user: JasonFear
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Sep 1, 2010 3:37 PM in response to Big I

Hi Big I,

Here's some good information - http://www.notebookcheck.net

Review for the 320M - http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-320M.28701.0.html
Review for the 8600M GT - http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-8600M-GT.3986.0.html

They appear to be pretty close and I'd say for what you use the machine, both are perfectly capable of handling those three tasks.
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Sep 28, 2010 6:11 PM in response to Big I

I am wondering what the performance differences will be between a 2008 MBP 15 and 2010 MBP 13. The older one has a dedicated 8600 video card and the MBP has a video chip that shares memory. Any and all information appreciated. I use the machine for normal home use, Photoshop Elements, Second Life
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