Buying a new macbook..

So I have an ibook G3 and it's time for an upgrade.. i have a lot of music and pictures... lots too that i've put on an external hard drive... still my computer never has enough memory to download or save files, etc. It seems like i've erased so much, yet still I can't load anything..
I would like advice on which computer I should invest in.. The lower price really stands out for me in the macbook... unlike the pro... it's just a bit high....
if i got a macbook, should I upgrade the HD and the memory? which is better for music/pics.. or are they pretty much the same thing??
any advice would be fabulous,
thanks!
meg

Without knowing what it will be used for, it is hard to make a recommendation, but if you live in the iLife apps and do not play a lot of games, a MB will be enough for that for sure.
The main differences between the two are screen size and graphics chips. If the MB meets your current and anticipated future needs, it is a great portable computer that I recommend without reservation.
Depending on the size of your current HD, you may want to upgrade the drive, but if you choose to do it later it is a very easy swap.
One thing to consider is a refurbished unit. You save a few bucks and still get the full one year warranty from Apple as well as the option to buy AppleCare and extend that to three years. You could get a refurbished MBP for close to the price of a new MB - the best of both worlds if you ask me.

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