Macro mode on 300d

I'm refering to the macro feature available as one of the auto presets on the 300d.
Question
Does this offer any benefit over using the 300d creative modes, for macro work?
I was always under the impression that it didn't but my friends non SLR camera has a much improved minimum focus distance when you switch it to macro mode.
when I found this out i thought 'hmmmmm'...
Martin

No it doesn't, its mainly for people who don't know what they're do with an SLR
It's much different than the macro mode on a cheapo point and shoot.

This same topic was covered in another thread but the 300D does not have a macro mode. It does have a close-up mode but that's not quite like the macro mode found in P&S which can have both the macro mode and the close-up modes, like the Powershot G3.

thanks guys, I was sure that was the case, but wanted to check!
sorry for not searching
Martin