This question tends to come up frequently. If you're in the market for a new Mac, please see the following threads for extensive discussion of this topic:

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=48506
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=49208
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=50906
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=49391
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=20608
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=43270

Also see the following if you're interested in the Mac Mini:

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=53479
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=38260
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=39979
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=37648

Here's a Macworld article with an overview of the various Macs and some suggestions about how to choose one:

http://www.macworld.com/2005/09/features/whichmac/index.php

Hi

I'm buying a new MacBook Pro and was wondering if it's really worth the extra bucks to get the faster processor and also the 7400 rpm hard drive?

I'm working on longer projects now.

Also getting the FinalCut Express installed. I just can't afford FCP right now.

Any insights would be so appreciated.



==do the best with what you got==

7200 rpm is worth it, if you can afford it. 7200 handles larger sized files better.

thanks . I guess I will spring for the extra cost of a 7200 rpm ext hd - as I understand it there might be a problem with dropped frames on the slower hd. again thanks for your help.