I'm happier with my newer generation, mainly because of the profile, keyboard and weight. If battery isn't much of an option and you don't care about the weight too much, then you can certainly get by on an older generation MBP. One thing to watch out for though, is on the older generation MBP's, the SuperDrive is notorious for just dying at random times. Apple maintenance isn't cheap so you may be better off in the long run getting a newer generation with an Apple Protection plan (3 yrs. minimum I say).
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