Since I want to use this machine for vidding, I'm thinking the higher end graphics card will be nice to have.

I dunno, there is a pretty low bar of diminishing returns if you don't need 3D performance.

This is the glossy one? I need to go to the Apple store and actually look at them to see if I think that's worth it.

I did get the glossy screen, which is an option on all Macbooks now (I think). The extra $200 was for Hi-Res, 1920 x 1200 max res instead of 1680 x 1050.

As far as matte v. glossy, I like my glossy screen, but it may not be everybody's thing. Definitely check each one out firsthand to see how you like it.

And yeah, if you're planning on vidding, the better graphics card is going to be worth it, I think.

But I assume superpowers come standard with new Macs, right?

But of course.

Using only one adapter is less messy than using two.

Oooh, I think I see what you're saying.

What are things to look for in an AC/DC adapter? It looks like some are 4 amps and some are 5 amps, and I don't know if any particular brands are better than others. Amazon reviews appear to be mixed for all of them.

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer says the company could extend the shelf life for Windows XP based on customer input.

Vista really is the New Coke. Maybe they should just rename Windows XP to Windows Classic and be done with it.

I use Vista and have to admit it has worked just fine for me.

I don't think the extra 256MB of video memory on the higher-end MacBook Pro is particularly useful for video editing. It would provide more of a benefit for 3D games.

The 15" MacBook Pro doesn't have an option for a higher resolution screen. I imagine Sean is thinking of the 17" model.

You definitely want to go to a store and look at the glossy and non-glossy screens before choosing one. Opinions vary greatly as to which one is better.

I imagine Sean is thinking of the 17" model.

Oh, yeah. I was perhaps unclear on that. And yeah, the hi-res screen isn't available on the 15", sadly.

Der. Yeah. I realize now it sounded like I was saying it would only cost Jess $200 more to get a hi-res screen, and not the $1,200 it would take.

I loooooove my HD screen.

Aha! That would explain why I didn't see it on the options page.

I think the 17" model might not be portable enough for me.

I think the 17" model might not be portable enough for me

I just dropped $100 on a backpack for my 17", because one day of carrying around S's 13" wrecked my back for a whole day.

I don't think the extra 256MB of video memory on the higher-end MacBook Pro is particularly useful for video editing.

If that's the only difference then, yeah, zero use for video editing. The extra memory is for storing textures used in 3D games primarily.