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.

The extra memory is for storing textures used in 3D games primarily.

That's good to know. You guys have just saved me $500!

Jessica, what aspect of the 17" do you think will ruin the portability for you?

Jessica, what aspect of the 17" do you think will ruin the portability for you?

Um, the size? (Sorry, I don't know how to answer that without sounding completely snotty! But I know the old 17" Powerbooks were way too big for me to comfortably carry over my shoulder.)

The 17" is big and heavy. It's not doable for me over the shoulder, and I get plenty of upper body and core workout from my job.