IMac 2.0 or 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

Can't decide if I should get the iMac 2.0GHz or 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo. Will the 2.0 handle Garageband, iMovie and iDVD or will I need to get the 2.4GHz. I do plan to add more memory either way. Will I still be happy with the 2.0 in 3 years? I'd appreciate any input.

I went for the 2.4GHz and I'm very glad I did, it just feels much...quicker. I run iMovie and iDVD all the time and they run very fast and as nice as I could ever hope for. The 2.0 version will handle everything and will handle it well, but the 2.4 version will handle it better...so to speak. Also I think that the 2.4GHz version will last you a little longer if your looking to get a few years out of your Mac (like I am doing as well).

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