First Windows Core 2 Duo Laptops Released

MacRumors · Aug 28, 2006, 01:03 PM

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As expected, several laptop manufacturers have released the first of the Core 2 Duo (Merom) based laptops today.

Dell, Toshiba, Samsung and Alienware announced laptop models which utilize the new Core 2 Duo processors.

Apple, however, has yet to announce a Merom/Core 2 Duo upgrade to their laptop line (MacBook and MacBook Pro), but several rumors suggest that these upgrades will come in September.

Historically, Apple's processor upgrades have been tied to Motorola/IBM's PowerPC upgrades which have generally been less frequent and less public than Intel's. With the switch to Intel, Apple may have to provide timely upgrades to remain competitive with Windows-based PC manufacturers.

spinko · Aug 28, 2006, 01:06 PM

bring them on...

superleccy · Aug 28, 2006, 01:07 PM

I bet they release a "processor bump" tomorrow.

SL

4God · Aug 28, 2006, 01:07 PM

I'll bet we see a Mini refresh tomorrow.

Teddy's · Aug 28, 2006, 01:07 PM

Great, just after the "back to school" shopping spree. Well, there will be better performance increases in 2007. I hope.

Jesus · Aug 28, 2006, 01:08 PM

I dream of a new macbook pro enclosure...

andiwm2003 · Aug 28, 2006, 01:08 PM

not that it really matters. but they stole apples thunder.

and since steve compared osx to windows and the mac pro to dell and made lot's of fun about both they'd better stay on top of the game.

Unorthodox · Aug 28, 2006, 01:10 PM

This Tuesday! This Tuesday!

Eidorian · Aug 28, 2006, 01:11 PM

http://guides.macrumors.com/Merom

DJMastaWes · Aug 28, 2006, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unorthodox

This Tuesday! This Tuesday!

x2! Danm it! if they annouce it tomorrow, im gonna be in school (first day) from untill like 3:00PM. Unless they are annouced by 10AM Eastern.

4God · Aug 28, 2006, 01:12 PM

I think I'll just purchase a Core 2 Duo myself and drop it in my iMac.
Conroe, right?

~Shard~ · Aug 28, 2006, 01:12 PM

Yeah, we all knew this was coming. It will be interesting to see how quickly Apple responds to its competition and follows suit. Hopefully very soon, I'm eager to see what exactly Apple does, i.e. only updates the MBPs, updates the whole MacBook line, updates the Mini as well...

Oh, and how about some Conroe iMacs?

twoodcc · Aug 28, 2006, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4God

I'll bet we see a Mini refresh tomorrow.

i sure hope you are correct!!

bigbossbmb · Aug 28, 2006, 01:14 PM

This really doesn't matter. Apple will update stuff tomorrow. Steve likes to wait for tuesdays cuz he's a rockstar like that.

Apple announced the Intel iMac and MBP like 5-7 days after Yonah was brought out at the begining of Jan. It'll be announced tomorrow (75%) or next Tuesday (25%), but no later than that.

Eidorian · Aug 28, 2006, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4God

I think I'll just purchase a Core 2 Duo myself and drop it in my iMac.
Conroe, right?

Merom...

silverblue3 · Aug 28, 2006, 01:15 PM

Assuming they release it tomorrow, would it be available at the apple store right away(not the online store)?

4God · Aug 28, 2006, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eidorian

Merom...

Yeah for the portables, but Conroe for the desktop.

amac4me · Aug 28, 2006, 01:16 PM

I think Apple will try to get these out prior to the Paris expo. Why give up sales to announce the product at a later date?

Eidorian · Aug 28, 2006, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4God

Yeah for the portables, but Conroe for the desktop.

Did you read the guide? You're talking about the iMac Core Duo, correct?

jholzner · Aug 28, 2006, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4God

Yeah for the portables, but Conroe for the desktop.

Conroe cannot be dropped in to Yonah MB only merom.

GFLPraxis · Aug 28, 2006, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4God

Yeah for the portables, but Conroe for the desktop.

But Merom uses the same socket as Core Duos, and Conroe uses a different socket. So Conroe won't fit in your iMac.

BlizzardBomb · Aug 28, 2006, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unorthodox

This Tuesday! This Tuesday!

That would be great! *fingers crossed*

Hmmm... really we shouldn't be getting our hopes up but who cares!

DJMastaWes · Aug 28, 2006, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigbossbmb

This really doesn't matter. Apple will update stuff tomorrow. Steve likes to wait for tuesdays cuz he's a rockstar like that.

Apple announced the Intel iMac and MBP like 5-7 days after Yonah was brought out at the begining of Jan. It'll be announced tomorrow (75%) or next Tuesday (25%), but no later than that.

If your right i'll give you hugs untill you can''t breath!

Spanky Deluxe · Aug 28, 2006, 01:22 PM

A week Tuesday, a week Tuesday! I just put my mini on eBay and I'll get a good chunk less if they update them tomorrow! I thought the original rumour said after Labor day which is next week isn't it?

tekmoe · Aug 28, 2006, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spanky Deluxe

A week Tuesday, a week Tuesday! I just put my mini on eBay and I'll get a good chunk less if they update them tomorrow! I thought the original rumour said after Labor day which is next week isn't it?

the rumor was a huge shipment from the far east was expected to arrive on US soil on sept 5th...

things change...

Aug 28, 2006, 01:03 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	First Windows Core 2 Duo Laptops Released http://www.macrumors.com/images/macrumorsthreadlogo.gif As expected, several laptop manufacturers have released the first of the Core 2 Duo (Merom) based laptops today. Dell, Toshiba, Samsung and Alienware announced laptop models which utilize the new Core 2 Duo processors. Apple, however, has yet to announce a Merom/Core 2 Duo upgrade to their laptop line (MacBook and MacBook Pro), but several rumors suggest that these upgrades will come in September. Historically, Apple's processor upgrades have been tied to Motorola/IBM's PowerPC upgrades which have generally been less frequent and less public than Intel's. With the switch to Intel, Apple may have to provide timely upgrades to remain competitive with Windows-based PC manufacturers.

Aug 28, 2006, 01:07 PM	#3
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Aug 28, 2006, 01:06 PM	#2
spinko macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: N hemisphere	bring them on...

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andiwm2003 macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boston, MA	not that it really matters. but they stole apples thunder. and since steve compared osx to windows and the mac pro to dell and made lot's of fun about both they'd better stay on top of the game.

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Aug 28, 2006, 01:12 PM	#12
~Shard~ macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1123.6536.5321	Yeah, we all knew this was coming. It will be interesting to see how quickly Apple responds to its competition and follows suit. Hopefully very soon, I'm eager to see what exactly Apple does, i.e. only updates the MBPs, updates the whole MacBook line, updates the Mini as well... Oh, and how about some Conroe iMacs? __________________ My riches consist not in the extent of my possessions, but in the fewness of my wants. - J. Brotherton

Aug 28, 2006, 01:14 PM	#14
bigbossbmb macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pasadena/Hollywood	This really doesn't matter. Apple will update stuff tomorrow. Steve likes to wait for tuesdays cuz he's a rockstar like that. Apple announced the Intel iMac and MBP like 5-7 days after Yonah was brought out at the begining of Jan. It'll be announced tomorrow (75%) or next Tuesday (25%), but no later than that. __________________ "Terrible what passes for a ninja these days..." 8-core MP 2.8ghz 16GB RAM, 2.25TB RAID5 Caldigit Card, 15" Unibody MBP, and lots of video gear

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Aug 28, 2006, 01:22 PM	#24
Spanky Deluxe macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London, UK	A week Tuesday, a week Tuesday! I just put my mini on eBay and I'll get a good chunk less if they update them tomorrow! I thought the original rumour said after Labor day which is next week isn't it? __________________ "No, I'm from Iowa, I only work in outer space."

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