Which Macbook Pro 15" to get?

Hi, I've been thinking about buying a new Macbook Pro for a while now, as I've been getting tired of my Windows machine, and I plan on going to University next year, I thought it'd be nice to have time to get used to using one.
Basically, I have decided that I want a 15" Macbook Pro, but not which processor speed. (I have customised them to give them Hi-Res screens and at least a 500GB HD).
I would also like to say that I am aware it is cheaper to buy RAM from external companies but I'd prefer to get it straight from Apple.
*Setup 1:*
+Intel Core i5 2.4GHz Processor+
+8GB RAM+
+500GB HD+
+256MB NVIDIA Graphics+
+Hi-Res Screen+
+Total Cost:+ £1979
*Setup 2:*
+Intel Core i5 2.53GHz Processor+
+8GB RAM+
+500GB HD+
+256MB NVIDIA Graphics+
+Hi-Res Screen+
+Total Cost:+ £2050
*Setup 3:*
+Intel Core i5 2.66GHz Processor+
+4GB RAM+
+500GB HD+
+512MB NVIDIA Graphics+
+Hi-Res Screen+
+Total Cost:+ £1879 +(£2199 with 8GB RAM)+
I know a fair bit about computers, and I'm going to be doing an IT based course at Uni, so I want a decent computer. I know you can get better spec laptops/desktops including iMacs for cheaper but I really want a Macbook.
Basically what I'm asking is do you think it would be worth getting the 8GB RAM on the lower processor speed models, and what sort of a difference would the 512MB Graphics memory make compared to the 256MB one.
Also, if you think it would be worth paying £2199 for 8GB on the best spec one.
If you have read all of this so far, then, well, thank you, and please post even if it's a sentence.
Thanks for reading!
Edit: Sorry if this is in the wrong place I didn't really know where to post it.
Message was edited by: JamesWood

I have an i7 2.66 with hi-res screen in front of me and I just can't take my eyes off of it
I would recommend you do the same if you can afford it ..why ??
Well 512MB Nvidia 330m is a nice difference for starters ..if you imagine how HD technology and games are evolving everyday ..
i7 is a true beast and when you invest you should invest something good for a while ..
I have 4GB ram on my machine and unless you deal with movie editing etc. swapping GB files around all the time you will be more than fine with that amount ..
my 2 pennies goes to i7 2.66 15" 4GB with Hi-Res display that's my machine (oh and I also have an SSD :p)

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