Should I exchange my new MacBook Pro for the newer MacBook Pro?

I have just recently purchased a 15" MacBook Pro. Well...4 days later I receive an email letting me know that they have just improved the processor and battery life of the 15" and 17" MacBook Pro. I called to complain that I had just purchased the computer and now the upgraded one is available. It has not been 14 days so I can exchange it, but will have to pay the 10 percent restocking fee which is about $210 dollars, My question to this forum is whether or not I should return the computer for the upgraded one? I think yes, but would appreciate all of your input.

As hard a pill as it is to swallow now, if it was me, I would pay the restocking fee and pick up either the faster i5 or the i7 version. Chances are either will outperform the 'old' machine you bought and in a year you won't even think about it, just be happy with the newer technology that includes hyper-threading and power boost. If your new machine isn't very busy, the turbo boost will take it to significantly higher clock speeds, and when it's quite busy, the hyper-threading will help you cope with the load. Win-win and sure Apple gets another $210 but will have to sell it as refurbished I would think so it's very fair.

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