Update

I went with a MacBook Pro. Find out what helped me to make my decision.

I have been craving an Apple laptop for about a year and a half now. Since Apple, just updated both the MacBook and the Macbook Pro today, I think it’s finally time. But now, the hard part comes up, which do I get: the MacBook or the MacBook Pro?

MacBook

So here are the specs for the MacBook that I would get:

Size: 13 inch
Processor: 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory: 2GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM - 2x1GB
Hard Drive 160GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm (or go to 250GB for $100 more)
AppleCare Protection Plan: $249
Price: $1,548.00

MacBoook Pro

Now, here are the specs for the MacBook Pro I would get:

Size: 15 inch
Processor: 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory: 2GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM - 2x1GB
Hard Drive 200GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm (or go to 250GB for $50 more)
AppleCare Protection Plan: $349
Price: $2,348.00

Comparison

Based on those specs, it seems like the MacBook pro isn’t packing that much more. But in addition to all that, it has a better graphics card, backlit keyboard, and a multi-touch trackpad.

The backlit keyboard and 15 inch screen are big for me. But is it worth that much more? I’m not sure.

I wish Apple would update their laptop comparison chart. Hopefully they will get to it today.

So what do YOU think? Which would you get?

MacBook vs MacBook Pro, Help Me Decide!