Well, I finally got a chance to get a 13" MacBook Pro (Mid 2010 edition) for home and I must say, this thing is fast! I was nervous about purchasing just the 2.4 GHZ processor but am extremely shocked at how responsive the system is. I'm planning to make a few upgrades to it in the next few weeks, including getting my Intel X25-M 160GB SSD drive installed and increasing the memory to 8GBs. Once that is done, I think I'm set for at least the next 3 - 6 months before I will consider any more upgrades (ya, I am insane!).
Couple of interesting notes. When looking for memory upgrades for your MacBook Pro, I discovered the following:
1. Apple wants $600+ just for the memory... I though I was the insane one!
2. Local Mac stores want about $399 for memory and installation.
3. Kingston sells an 8GB kit on their website that is certified for MacBook Pros for $100 US (yes, you heard me).
4. Local computer stores may have the Kingston memory in stock for $129.
Any local Mac shop can do the install for you and it should only cost you about $50 - $100 for this (aka don't void the warranty even though ifixit.com shows you how to install it yourself). So basically, go out and pick up the Kingston memory and then get someone to install it for anywhere between $179 and $229.
CAUTION: I have not yet done this, so I am not 100% sure how well the Kingston memory handles compared to Apple and other brands. I know my local Mac shop sells a brand that offers a lifetime warranty on the memory, hence the $399 price tag. As I want to remain married and not in the dog house for a few weeks (right dual bag?), I will go with the cheaper solution and see how that pans out.
I'll keep you all posted on this upgrade over the next few weeks.
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