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Are the CD MBP a good comp...?

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walleyealx

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Oct 22, 2006
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I've been hearing a lot of smack about the CD MBP ever since the C2D version came out.

I'm very interested in one of the refurb versions as they are such a great deal!

Any input will be appreciated!! THANKS!
 
why wouldn't they be? of course they're good. you're going to hear the same argument about the c2d when newer processors come out :)
 
It will be a great buy for you. The price difference is substantial on the refurb section. I have never had a problem with a refurb! There is always something better, faster, cooler coming out...if you need one now buy now or you will always be waiting for the next best thing.
 
walleyealx said:
I've been hearing a lot of smack about the CD MBP ever since the C2D version came out.

I'm very interested in one of the refurb versions as they are such a great deal!

Any input will be appreciated!! THANKS!
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The only thing you have to watch out for with a refurbished Mac: Apple displays the price you pay, and the price the item sold for originally. In the case of Core Duo MacBook Pros, the new C2D models are significantly enhanced. Even if they had no new processor, they would be significantly improved. So you should compare between refurbished and an equivalent new C2D, and take into account that C2D is about ten percent faster. So if you are looking at a refurbished 2.16GHz CoreDuo MBP, compare the price with a new 2.00 GHz Core 2 Duo MBP with the same features.
 
I think the CD MBP are great computers. Are they worth what Apple is selling the refurb? Probably.

You are getting $550 off with 0.16GHz slower processor, 512 MB less RAM, and 40 GB less HD space, plus a slower DVD drive with no DL write.

There are other small things such as the heat issue. The new MBPs have better ventalation, FW 800 on the 15'', 64 bit, etc.

So its your call. But let the determining factor be what you need/want in your computer for what you are willing to pay. Do not worry about the quality of the computer.
 
I'm surprised nobody has asked what you plan to do with it? How long do you plan to keep it?

The CD will be fine for casual use for the near future, but the C2D is more expandable for more intensive work, and I don't think the 64bit angle should be downplayed. Leopard is supposedly all 64 bit. The C2D will be able to take advantage of this, whereas the older macbook pro won't.
 
Yeah at $1400 they look very good. It is chance you can take even if you have one of the over heating whining, mooing ones ...
 
Schroedinger said:
I'm surprised nobody has asked what you plan to do with it? How long do you plan to keep it?

The CD will be fine for casual use for the near future, but the C2D is more expandable for more intensive work, and I don't think the 64bit angle should be downplayed. Leopard is supposedly all 64 bit. The C2D will be able to take advantage of this, whereas the older macbook pro won't.
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What exactly will the C2D be able to take advantage of?
 
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