Want to buy new MacBook Pro

...and need expert advice , opinions.

first, backstory. proud owner of functioning 2005 15" powerbook. is, functioning until yesterday when bumped , fell on power cord, bending both cord jack , receptacle on laptop. laptop still works, won't accept charge. taking local apple dealer fixed cost upwards of $250+. wife , determined time new one. (score!)

have read possibility of mbp being updated become more similar mba, maybe happens month. concern want superdrive, burn many cds/dvds month , rip cds itunes regularly. pretty antsy "my" laptop back, without it, have use wife's desktop pc.

so, advice , why? should wait or pull trigger? looking @ getting 13" following specs:

2.4ghz dual-core intel core i5
4gb 1333mhz ddr3 sdram — 2x2gb
750gb serial ata drive @ 5400 rpm
superdrive 8x (dvd±r dl/dvd±rw/cd-rw)
backlit keyboard (english) & user's guide
accessory kit

thank you!

 

i mean, seeing how 2005 powerbook served needs whole time + want odd, believe satisfied 2011 mbp.

 

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