Choosing between 1.83GHz v. 2.0GHz (MacBook - white)

I'm planning to buy a MacBook (white) and would like to know in what situations, if any, I'm likely to notice a difference between the base 1.83 MHz model and the 2.0 GHz level.
According to MacWorld's tests, the performance difference between the two models wasn't 'significant.' However, I'm not familiar with what MW's testing covers.
Am I likely to get lesser performance from the 1.83 GHz model when:
(1) running music applications like Live, Reason, Logic, etc.; or
(2) just doing a lot of multitasking?
I plan to max the RAM out to 2.0 GB.
Re: the 2.0GHz model, if the processor speed difference isn't significant, I would choose the 1.83GHz model, since I don't really think of a DVD-writeable drive as something I necessarily need -- not for the $200 premium, anyway.
Replies appreciated.

I had the same questions as you and, seemingly, read the same reports about the marginal operational differences between the 1.83 nd 2.0 GHz models.
Figuring I'd really only ever use DVD burning for archiving, in the end I got the base unit, cranked up the RAM and bought myself an external HDD (for archiving, backup and storing bulky - but hardly used - programs) and probably still ended up saving myself cash over the 2.0 model.
Some hardcore gamers and graphic artists have expressed concern over the integrated graphics on the MacBooks (all models) but that's not been an issue for me either - and I'll be d*mned if I'll fork over the Big Cash to Apple for a Pro.

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