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Apple Releases Core 2 Duo MacBook Pro

3GB RAM/200GB Disk

For me, the biggest news is the 3GB of RAM and 200GB of disk that's available now--frankly the 2GB in my MBP-CD (Core Duo--how are we going to distinguish them now?) is a bit anemic, especially for running Parallels and PowerPC apps simultaneously.

(At least I'll finally get my boss to order one, so I can play with one of the new ones....)

Edit: Can't seem to add the new 15 to my shopping cart from the edu (College/University Proposal) store--just get:
"Your session has timed out after a period of inactivity. Please return to the Store Menu to continue shopping." I can add other items to the cart from that store, so it's just something that's screwed up. Sigh. Guess I should just go back to bed and wait awhile!

Ian
 
Finally. Return of FW800 is welcome.

As I expected no revision to form factor, just a chip bump. Santa Rosa will be when they make them black and have the magnetic latch and easy access HD :).
 
Surf and Turf said:
Santa rosa platform is where it's at
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Oh pipe down. I am ordering this as soon as possible. And I will get a discount (student) :D
 
Don't forget, the 15" now has a dual-layer DVD burner too! God, I remember all the moaning about that not being in there when it debuted.
 
Nice update. Some really nice to have features, but I'm not totally depressed about buying my 2.16ghz MBP 3 months ago (not that I could have waited, really).
 
Flight charge...thats nice...maybe because of the recent sony flame batteries.

200GB drive is good, but @4200rpm...:eek:
 
Katharine said:
anything for macbooks? please?
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What I'd like is the base MacBook to drop to $999 and the base mini to drop to $499. That's what the G4 versions cost before they were replaced by the Intel versions.
 
Just as I said and expected, only minor changes. I think its great Apple is giving 2GB of memory in standard configs, that is hopefully a sign of things to come in the pro line overall.
 
Wonderful update. I hope the 160GB upgrade isn't too expensive, but 1GB standard and starting at 120GB are more than I expected or even hoped for.

I was also still doubting if I should get a MB or MBP, but that question has been settled today.
 
im glad they returned FW800 to the 15inch model.

Nice processor upgrade as well, and the 3 gig memory options are great, makes the macbook pro (i actually typed powerbook the first time around.. still not use to it) a serious condender again for the pro apps like apperture and final cut, it use to be very hard to get away with just one mobile mac without a tower for the power but the new revision really looks great!
 
Chimera said:
We've alreaddy seen threads entitled "Waiting for Santa Rosa" though, I think this will be a never ending cycle under intel. :(
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Intel just needs to start working on a line of chips codenamed Godot now. :rolleyes: :D


belair said:
Would anyone happen to know if they changed the case design.

The apple store is still down…

The 17 inch looks almost affordable, almost.
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Store's back up now; the case looks exactly the same aside from the additional FW800 port on the 15-inch model.

The 17-inch model is exactly as affordable as it was, no more, no less (assuming the purchaser's cash/credit situation hasn't changed).
 
A mild rant

I've had a look in their 'seven times faster' stuff -- what's the point of comparing a CD 2.16 to C2D 2.33? Apart from that, assuming that it wouldn't spit flames through the vents or sound like a Harrier at take off, I intend to buy one.
 
And they delayed this update by 6-8 weeks for ... ?

Would/Should we have waited if we knew then what we know now and will know in the future ?
:(
 
one thing i am very pleased about is that the stock 17" has all the specs i need (i will get more RAM elsewhere, not from apple, and not yet) 2GB RAM, 160GB HD, 2.33 C2D so now i do not have to CTO from apple, i can just go buy it in store.

the only things i wish for more of would be a higher-end video card and easy access HD bay. other than that i am pleased.
 
Basically what the MBP 15'' ought to be right from the start, right?
1Gb of Ram, DL, FW800. Apart from the Core 2 Duo ofcourse.
 
Yay! Great range of updates considering the price hasn't changed. I've officially given upon ever seeing a 13" MBP so I'll be picking up the high end 15" very soon.

Slightly off-topic: does anyone have an opinion on getting software (in this case logic express) preinstalled? Is there any benefit or would it be better to just buy the app seperately?
 
the 15inch hasnt got a 7200 hard drive will that really matter cause im gonna buy it and i do video editing but the 17 is too big
 
well i'm still happy with my core duo mbp. the three months i had it v.s. the supposed "39%" speed bump should even out by the time i need a new one.

side note: if i was crazy, could i put one of those dvd drives in my mbp also the new 200gb HD will it fit? anyone know?
 
haha, of course, and I bought on saturday :p
I'll decide what to do later, I'm well within the 14 day return obviously, but I'm also not too keen on returning the laptop and waiting a few more weeks for a new one to arrive in Canada.
 
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