Processors from old Macbook Pro vs new

Hi folks!
I'm considering going from my Macbook Pro 15 inch (early 2011) with 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 to a Macbook Pro 13 inch (new) with a 2.6 GHz Intel i5 processor.
My question is, as I understand very little about processors, with my new Macbook Pro, am I effectively downgrading or will I notice a similar, or even better, performance?
Thanks in advance.

i dont think the difference on the new macbook pros and the old ones is the kind of memory or hardrive...if u order one right now u can still get the 100gb hd and 2x512mb sticks... i think the only difference now is that u can choose between glossy screen and non-reflective screen...and of course not heat or whine....

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/Home/Library/Mail (copy the whole folder)
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Credit goes to Macjack for this information.
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Written by Kappy with additional contributions from a brody.
Revised 1/6/2009
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‘If I have, say, an older version of iPhoto but a newer version of one on my new Macbook Pro, will it still transfer photos no problem?’
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