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Core 2 Duo MacBooks Announced

syklee26 said:
i don't understand why some people would long for 12 inch ones when macbook is 13 inches. don't tell me 1 inch will make that big of a difference.
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That 1.3 inch is a huge difference, actually. When you are walking around a city every day and needing to stash your laptop in your bag, the larger MB gets annoying fast. The smaller and (lighter?) 12" is much nicer.

Further, the MB case design is not something that appeals to me- it's great for some, but the aluminum housing of the PB can't be beat. And, there is no way I am carrying a 15" laptop around in my bag.

The 12" PB is a wonderful laptop, and I would go smaller if apple made it (hi-res 11.4 widescreen?) As long as the resolution is high enough to do work on, I am happy
 
The only thing I don't like about my 12" PB is that the screen is not very bright. It's nearly unusable even in shade. Speakers could also use a boost. The MB screen is so nice! You new buyers have it so good. :)
 
guzhogi said:
Anyone tell me what good is a 64-bit processor other than being able to address more RAM. I know a 64-bit address bus alone doesn't make a 64-bit processor.

I also heard these are not "true" 64-bit processors, just the same old x86 processors w/ 64-bitty goodness added on. Any truth to this?
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See the MacRumors guide that explains about ten major differences in the architecture between Core Duo and Core 2 Duo. 64 bit-ness is a very minor part of the difference. You get three quarters of the improvements even with 32 bit code.

And Formula 1 cars are not really Formula 1 cars, they are just normal cars with stronger engine, revved higher, less weight, optimised for good airflow at high speed and so on and so on and so on... Not at all different from the car you drive.
 
Warbrain said:
You would've had a machine that is only 10 percent slower than the new computers. Not all that worth it.
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lol, who cares, got the extra 1gb for waiting. Are you unhappy because you got your prediction of "NOT going to happen, it's going to be next year" wrong?
 
*sigh* No dedicated graphics. I know most of us would kill for a Geforce 7300/7400 Go build to order option.

Hopefully Intel and Apple can get some performance out of the GMA X3000.
 
If i compared the high end MacBook to the high end 15" MacBook Pro, would these be the only notable differences?
  1. .33 ghz processor speed
  2. screen size
  3. ati x1600
  4. matte display option
  5. FW800 port
  6. backlit keyboard
  7. 3 gig option (tho i'll just hold on to the store's default 2 for the 15")
Sorry if i missed a similar discussion like this previously.
Cheers.
 
szsiddiq said:
u must take really good care of yours. ive seen many people around campus whose iBooks have turned an odd shade of grey or brown...i guess dirt gets caught in the scratches
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Not really. I mean, I do wash the casing every once in a while, but I'm not obsessive over it. It's a computer, and it'll look however it does after the use I put it through.
 
Cerebrum said:
"What?? They released them already?? But I just bought...GAH!!!!!"- C.M.Sevilla
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I AM SO CLOSE TO THAT LINE!!!!

In fact I just called the store and said to them; "Uh, what's wrong with this picture, I paid more for an outdated Macbook and I still haven't received it"...

So he said that he'll cancel the original order and place a new one.

See, I even added an extra 512MB RAM to the original order cause I had to have it with at least 1GB of ram. Glad to see it is now included in the in-store versions.

But it was terribly close, cause they promised me the MacBook for this week and since it still didn't show up, I was getting suspicious. I guess I was right, they did release new MacBooks. I just didn't expect it...

In any event, all is well, and they will reorder the MacBook with Core2Duo and it might take longer but I'll save some money and I'll get a better machine that is BRAND new...

So that's my story to share on a "How close were you to buy an old mac Today" story...

Have fun guys... and if I get it soon, I'll let you know just how well it performs and if Rosetta is still a drag... "it probably is..." but at least I'll be able to use Aperture without a problem on it...

:) :D
 
Warbrain said:
Not really. I mean, I do wash the casing every once in a while, but I'm not obsessive over it. It's a computer, and it'll look however it does after the use I put it through.
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well, ive just seen some pretty dirty ones then!
 
dynamicv said:
Too right. My Rev. A will have to be completely dead before I replace it with a 13" MacBook. The only way I'll buy another laptop before then is if Apple come out with a 12" MBP.

Not slagging off the MacBooks by saying that. I just love my PB12". Best laptop ever IMO.
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I agree with you there is just something about the 13" MacBook that doesn't fit but the 12" its PERFECT
 
kinster said:
lol, who cares, got the extra 1gb for waiting. Are you unhappy because you got your prediction of "NOT going to happen, it's going to be next year" wrong?
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Not at all. I've had predictions go wrong before, so this is nothing new to me. But it just annoys me that some people are so concerned with getting the best computer at the moment when it'll only be the best for a few months at best, and in the case of the MacBook, isn't even the best.
 
eb6 said:
wednesday is sooo the new tuesday!:eek:
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Id guess one of 2 things:
they wanted to give the spotlight to election day
or they decided to release it, cause the cat was so far out of the bag already.
 
ironjaw said:
I agree with you there is just something about the 13" MacBook that doesn't fit but the 12" its PERFECT
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Agreed. I love my 12" so much I fondle it every night before bedtime, much to my boyfriend's chagrin. I surf the web in bed before sleepy-time. It keeps him awake.
 
Warbrain said:
Not at all. I've had predictions go wrong before, so this is nothing new to me. But it just annoys me that some people are so concerned with getting the best computer at the moment when it'll only be the best for a few months at best, and in the case of the MacBook, isn't even the best.
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lol, people will always want the latest and greatest in this consumerist society. thats what makes america, america! if u dont like it, go to europe :p (im joking, plz, no one take offense)
 
deputy_doofy said:
Agreed! Macbooks only had the option for glossy.
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Makes sense, sort of. Why make it more confusing for consumers? I can understand the non-glossy option for MBPs since some professionals require accurate color, and therefore need matte screens.
 
ironjaw said:
£755.53 is a GREAT PRICE!!!!

Aaah my ibook G4 12" 800Mhz dies last week (HD failure) and my Powerbook G4 12" 1.33 has only 256MB ram and runs slooowly.

I've got the money know to buy one but originally I have been saving up for a Mac Pro after MWSF '07.

What do to - what to do???
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I agree - that is a great price for this laptop, I'm so glad I get the higher education discount. Thats the same model I have gone for, cant wait for it to arrive!
 
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