Macbook or Macbook Pro? That is the question!

Question

I bought a Macbook whenever they first came out and like everything new, problems rise, all normal. My problems:
1) Keyboard top cracks on the edges
2) Sleep-light no longer turns on
3) Magsafe melted
4) Display slightly dims in and out
5) I think thats it.
As much as I would LOVE to have a Macbook Pro, for my needs, I dont believe it to be necessary. I do a lot of HD Video Production, but my Macbook handles VERY well. As far as I can tell, the only difference, or BIG, difference between a Macbook (2.4Ghz) and a Macbook Pro(2.4Ghz) are 1) Display size, and 2) Graphics card.
My biggest concerns really are about the materials in the black Macbook and the speed/performance differences between the Macbook 2.4Ghz and the Macbook Pro 2.4Ghz. Are the black Macbooks still as weak as the first gen (mine) and will crack, stain, etc etc?? Comparing those 2 (Macbook vs Macbook Pro, 2.4Ghz), do they run differently, or is there no real reason for spending an extra grand on a graphics card that I dont need because I only need to use Final Cut EXPRESS?? Help me i choosing my next Mac! Thanks!
GC

Answer 1

I own a macbook 2.13 and also a macbook pro 2.33, and love them both, but the feel of the keyboard (let alone that the bkpro lights up when dark) feels much better, the bkpro also has firewire 800 in case it's needed, both are made good but when working on both such as changing memory, the book pro has more precision on its components. The aluminum body on the bkpro dissipates heat better than the plastic on the macbook and aside from the fact that I could hook up a large monitor to the bkpro because of its dedicated video card, the graphics on the bkpro look much sharper and well defined, which is something I love apple computers for. Aside from specs and power there is prestige and this sometimes matters to some people who like being mobile, some people will define others by what they drive and the bkpro it's a high performance vehicle. Looks fast just standing still.