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Apple uMacbook Pro 2.53 Vs. 2.66? WTFF??

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PhixionFilms

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Maybe because you can buy one, and you cannot buy the other? (no "add to cart option)???
 
Biscotti said:
Maybe because you can buy one, and you cannot buy the other? (no "add to cart option)???
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? i dont understand what your trying to say. Both these computers where on at the same time yesterday and for the past month, the 2.53 is sold out right now but it will return by tomorrow. I just dont understand why one is 250 over the other, for nothing.
 
PhixionFilms said:
These two models are on the refurb list and the 2.66 is identical to the 2.53 ghz model except for the .13 mhz in difference. Why is the 2.66 $250 dollars more? Can someone really explain this because im buying one tomorrow. Any help GREATLY appreciated.

Here are the two links -
Macbook Pro 2.66 - http://store.apple.com/us/product/FC026LL/A?mco=MjE0NDk5Mw
Macbook Pro 2.53 - http://store.apple.com/us/product/FB471LL/A?mco=MjE0NDk5Mw
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I think the 2.66 might be the new screen ones
 
G.T. said:
I think the 2.66 might be the new screen ones
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But shouldnt apple confirm this? Kind of stupid that they are throwing things up for sale, and it doesnt state which is better then the other. Heck, with this, they can throw a 15" macbook pro up there for 2500 with the same specs of a 1400 one, and no body will no the difference.
 
I thought the 2.53 was an a bit older and less powerful macbook, they need to sell them both, what price difference would you like? 20$?
 
svndmvn said:
I thought the 2.53 was an a bit older and less powerful macbook, they need to sell them both, what price difference would you like? 20$?
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Since they do not state a date of manufacture build date, and they are still currently selling the 2.53 model at the apple store (checked tonight) then i say they should state WHY the 2.66 is $250 more. Then i will proceed to tell you how much i would like the price difference. .13 mhz doesnt cut it, you see?
 
I'm having this same issue with the 2.8 vs. the 2.66ghz (they're both the same exact price!).

Turns out, the 2.66ghz is the Early 2009 model and the 2.8ghz is the Late 2008 model.

I still can't figure out if Apple did anything else under the hood when they did that speed bump in Early 2009. Maybe they price it purely based on the age of the machine as well?
 
well IIRC the 2.66 can support the max RAM of 8GB officially where the 2.53 may or may not :cool: I would call and confirm which was made when and go from there. If you have followed any threads here at MR then the 2.53 is an older model but that doesn't help the general population that doesn't know about this or any Mac site.
Try the Mroogle search to get more info here at MR about the models before buying.
Good luck…
 
Artful Dodger said:
well IIRC the 2.66 can support the max RAM of 8GB officially where the 2.53 may or may not :cool: I would call and confirm which was made when and go from there. If you have followed any threads here at MR then the 2.53 is an older model but that doesn't help the general population that doesn't know about this or any Mac site.
Try the Mroogle search to get more info here at MR about the models before buying.
Good luck…
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Thanks. I used the search engine and found no luck in deciding between the two. They both have a cap of 4 gb ddr3 which it does state. If anyone has the refurb. 2.53 did you regret not going with the 2.66?
 
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