2.3 vs 2.6 MBP non-retina

Has anyone chosen to pay the extra money for the (slightly) faster new non-retina MBP?  Only way to get 1gb video memory, but really bumps the price up.  I have no operational reason to get it, but am thinking it would help 'future proof' the MBP.  Anyone gone that way, or thinking of it?
John F

You will need a USB display adapter http://www.displaylink.com/shop/adapters

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