[SixReasons]

bq. hey guys looking to buy a mac laptop for some music and video editing and for a everyday computer.. don't have a lot of money and i'm kinda stuck between a used like new 15" MacBook Pro 2.0GHz or a regular 13.3" MacBook at 2.2 Ghz? If they both were the same price which one would you go with and why?
MACBOOK PRO 2.0GHz SPECS



Processor
Intel Core Duo 2.0 GHz
Multi-Core processor technology
Dual-Core
Data bus speed
667 MHz
Processor features
Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Power-optimized processor system bus
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MacBook 2.2GHz specs



Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz
Multi-Core processor technology
Dual-Core
64-bit processor
Yes
Data bus speed
800 MHz
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[MacCheetah3]

Hi
While the dedicated GPU / graphics memory is required for programs like Final Cut Pro ( but not required for Final Cut Express ), the much newer MacBook would do much better with Garageband, iMovie HD, .... with it's C2D processor and faster system bus.

[MacosNerd]

SixReasons said:

If they both were the same price which one would you go with and why?I'd go with the 2.0 MacBook Pro. Why, because you'd be getting a larger screen and more expansion options. For instance the MBP has a FW800 port the Macbook doesn't. Also you get a superior GPU in the MBP over the Macbook. finally the form factor.

I don't know about you, but I'd rather not do any video editing on a 13" screen. I used to own a MacBook and I found that working with photoshop and dreamweaver was painful. Not so much as the performance, but rather trying to work within such a confining space.
finally how are you going to use it? one of the advantages the macbook has is its durable enclosure, it can take a lot more abuse then the MBP's aluminum skin and if you're going to hook a monitor up to it, then the small screen issue is a moot point.
As stated, I've owned both a Macbook (core duo) and now the latest incarnation of the MacBook Pro, and I can safely say that the MBP blows the doors of the MB. the screen alone makes it worthwhile (of course I need to consider screen size, thanks to my 40+ year old eyes :) )

[minischneides]

There is some information about these two computers that you have neglected to mention.

It would help if we knew...
- Hard Drive Size
- How Much RAM
- What program are you going to be using for editing video (iMovie, Final Cut Express, Final Cut Pro, Premiere)
- What program are you going to be using for editing audio (Garageband, Audicity,Logic Express, Logic Studio, Pro Tools)

However, when given a choice like this I would choose the Macbook Pro. This is because right now I am using a regular Macbook with a 2GHz processor as well as 1GB RAM and it runs applications such as Photoshop, and Final Cut Express fine. The Macbook you are looking at has a better processor and likely comes stock with 1GB or ram (so does the Macbook Pro?). If you get the Macbook Pro I would recommend that you spend $50 and upgrade to 2GB of RAM (http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.aspx?model=MacBook%20Pro%202.0GHz%20Intel%20Core%20Duo%20%2815.4-inch%29) which will make a substantial difference. I also think that the screen real estate of the Macbook Pro is a major bonus. Anyways, I hope that helped, tell us what you decide.