If you are expecting a quad core MBP in the next revision then that would mean that it will not be updated for almost another year, before a notbook quad core is out.
probably Mac developer conference 2008 for the new quad MBP.
If you are expecting a quad core MBP in the next revision then that would mean that it will not be updated for almost another year, before a notbook quad core is out.
Regardless, i don't see the point in using 3/4 of your available memory banks when you can get 2x2GB cheaper than 4x1GB and keep the 2x512MB and get the "phantom speed boost." I just don't understand. You are killing your expandability if you got the 4x1 route.
Of course I would never buy four 1GB sticks. The previous owner did that out of ignorance.Regardless, i don't see the point in using 3/4 of your available memory banks when you can get 2x2GB cheaper than 4x1GB and keep the 2x512MB and get the "phantom speed boost." I just don't understand. You are killing your expandability if you got the 4x1 route.
upon searching here is an interesting and rather definitive answer (at least in the mind of the writer). http://www.maconintel.com/news.php?article=209
"One tip to take away from all this for the prospective Mac Pro user: The fastest Mac Pro memory configuration consists of four (4) FB-DIMMs. Not more. Not less."
Of course, that doesn't say you have to do it, but it would be fastest you can do. Of course more memory helps as well.
Sorry MM, I thought you had purchased the 4x1GB! I guess you have no choice really.
Maybe you could do some benchmarks of your own for us and let us know the difference between quad channel and adding the 2x512 set. I am sure it would be appreciated by many!
I think the 2.8GHz C2D Merom that is a new iMac option might be offered as an option in the 17" MBPboy, its absolutely a BAD TIME TO BUY ANYTHING PRO now. Why ? because the next iteration of apple "Pro" (MP, MBP) would be a revolutionary rather than evolutionary.
*Below are all pure speculation*
a) The MP would probably all come equipped with 8 core with updated GPU. This should separate itself from the "consumer" iMac.
b) All the MBP would probably use the new Quad core2 extreme CPU.
To me (Final cut studio, photoshop, maya user), all of the above are significant.
The only thing is, nothing will be updated until the new "45" intel CPU is out and it maybe Mac World 2008 before we will see these new REVOLUTIONARY pro machines.
Really? In mid 2008 MBPs go Quad Core? That's news to me. Links?If you are expecting a quad core MBP in the next revision then that would mean that it will not be updated for almost another year, before a notbook quad core is out.
No kidding? Cool Mobile Quad Cores?probably Mac developer conference 2008 for the new quad MBP.
You are correct sir!. This purchase took 3 weeks to complete. Got it loaded with 23" ACD HD for $2,721 delivered.Ding Ding Ding !
TANGENT: I think the 2.8GHz C2D Merom that is a new iMac option might be offered as an option in the 17" MBP?
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Multimedia has a new Mac Pro in hand.
Apple updates the Mac Pro next Tuesday!
And we want pics MM. Especially with the Mac Pro integrated into into your "command center".
The Raptor is very fast. Look just to make it clear, I am going to buy the 8 core Harpertown in SS as soon as it ships. This is not a cop-out. I'm still waiting with every one else here. I just got a very good deal for a previously owned since June 12 - i.e. like new - Mac Pro LOADED with a 23" ACD HD for less than both cost empty on the refurb page and no sales tax. See above. Downloading the monster 304MB 10.4.10 Intel Combo Updater now.Multimedia has a new Mac Pro in hand.
Apple updates the Mac Pro next Tuesday!
And we want pics MM. Especially with the Mac Pro integrated into into your "command center".
What is going on? Should I purchase the MacPro right now, or wait?
Nothing. Just saying it would be Murphy's Law for a new Mac Pro to come out next Tuesday after MM just got his, that's all.
You should wait, and while you're waiting click the link in my sig
Congrats MM. And don't worry, we know it's just a stop-gap machine.
Yea I already told them off. As long as there is some type of announcement on or around September 25th, I don't care. If there is nothing, that's it, I buy.
Wow. I don't see how you could at that point. Not to make you wait, but at that point is nearly 14 months old.
I'm going to have to put this post over on the SS thread as well guys. This makes my prediction of November 13 almost a certainty.According to intel Harpertown is due Nov 11th. Can't see any Mac Pro refresh until after this date.
http://www.intel.com/cd/channel/reseller/asmo-na/eng/342837.htm
Click on Boxed/Server Workstation products. I guess it applies to OEMs as the X5365 (3.0 GHz Clovertown) is checked for release on the 12th Aug which is what happened.
I'm going to have to put this post over on the SS thread as well guys.
No problem. Thanks for the clarification. Also note that November 11 is the day Intel begins shipping Harpertown in retail boxes which means Apple should have been in production for several weeks if not a month by then.Hope you don't mind, MM, but I changed it just a little bit.
My chart shows people exactly which chips are Harpertown.
I guess it's obvious but what the heck.
No problem. Thanks for the clarification. Also note that November 11 is the day Intel begins shipping Harpertown in retail boxes which means Apple should have been in production for several weeks if not a month by then.