2 questions, considering a MacBook

Hey guys, I'm looking at getting a MacBook to use while I'm at school. I already have a Quadcore G5, but I'm not sure if I'll bring it along or not yet. I've got a couple questions:
1. Is the 2.0ghz worth $150 more than the 1.83ghz?
2. Can I purchase a standard laptop hard drive from Newegg and install it?
Thanks!

I've got the 1.83 and the 2.0, both with 2 GB of memory and I perceive no difference whatsoever between the two in terms of performance.
As to using the superdrive that someone mentioned, I don't use it myself because it's too slow compared to an external burner. And, if you are going to use it to backup to DVD, well, a small, compact 60 GB USB external drive can be had for less than $150 (at least in Japan), which means you can clone your entire hard drive onto it as backup and boot from it if need be.
And, as stated by several other people, the hard drive can be replaced (very easy to do, it just slips out) and won't void the warranty, Apple considers it a user replaceable part.

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