What makes the biggest speed dif - HD or ghz?

Time to get a discontinued MacBook Pro. I've been waiting to see what the new ones would be like......... I do not want a glossy screen!
My current MBP is 2.16 ghz, original 2 core (not duo) with a 7200 rpm hard drive, and 2 GB ram.
I can't seem to find a discontinued one with a 7200 rpm drive.
SO, instead of the faster HD, do I go for the 2.5 or 2.6 ghz? (They have 512 mb graphics instead of 256. Will This make a difference if I use mainly LR2. I am not a gamer, but am getting into video editing.)
Or do I just get the HD replaced with a 7200? If so, will an Apple store do this under warranty?
I do plan to upgrade to 4 GB ram no matter what.
Advice on these options would be most appreciated. I want to buy quickly while they are still available.
Thanks!

Processor speed (GHz) will always make the most difference for everything, but hard drive speed is nice for smooth video editing.

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