It s evident that this MacBook Pro is not that much faster than its predecessor as far as the CPU goes. In our testing using GeekBench, the 2.53GHz, late 2008 model was only about 2.5% faster than the previous model. For any real performance gain in this category, the new 2.8GHz model will be your best bet. For that segment of readers who are currently not using a last generation MacBook Pro, however, there may be significant gains to be had in purchasing this edition.
Those coming from any model of MacBook or MacBook Pro released before the beginning of 2008 will experience noticeable performance gains. MacBook Air owners will see improvements for a number of factors and those of you still holding on to your last generation PowerBooks (we know you re out there!) will have to go buy new socks.
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