Core 2 Duo worth it still?

[marshallbedsaul]

I would just go with the base model you will be very happy. I was with mine no issues no over active fan. And a great size for what it is able to do.

 

[WisdomWolf]

I would just go with the base model you will be very happy. I was with mine no issues no over active fan. And a great size for what it is able to do.

I fully agree with this comment. I have a base model 2010 13" and I absolutely love it. This is the most versatile computer I've ever owned and the first one that I wasn't looking for a replacement for after owning it for 6 months. I previously had a 17" HP for gaming, a 12" tablet for office work, and a 10" netbook to take with me everywhere due to size and portability.

My macbook managed to replace them all and handle all their tasks (minus touch/pen input, I use my iPad for that) easily.

 

[michial]

Well I went to Bestbuy and they had a fresh return of an i5 base model 2.4 for 10% off. It wasnt even used but the person returned it because they didnt want it. So for $1600 I didnt want to pass it up. This will be a little extra and the extra pound didnt seem that bad so I splurged. Its awesome. The 13 is too but I figured 200 off was too good to be true.

One question about calibration. I charged it fully and let the power cord be in it for an extra 2 or so hours. I then used it until it basically shut off due to no power. Cant I just plug it in and let it charge all the way without letting it sit for 5 hours. Its not sleeping I dont think. It actually shut off as it was at zero percent. Will charging it now ruin the calibration?

 

[Watermonkey]

What's the life expectancy on C2D machines? If they are well taken care of physically and maybe the battery is replaced, should a typical C2D last for three or four more years on a three year old machine???

My logic board failed at just over three years. It was in a MBP 17" C2D running at 2.33 Mhz. The battery lasted longer by about eight months.

 

[toxic]

One question about calibration. I charged it fully and let the power cord be in it for an extra 2 or so hours. I then used it until it basically shut off due to no power. Cant I just plug it in and let it charge all the way without letting it sit for 5 hours. Its not sleeping I dont think. It actually shut off as it was at zero percent. Will charging it now ruin the calibration?

once you've fully charged and discharged it, you can do whatever.

 

[Tilpots]

My logic board failed at just over three years. It was in a MBP 17" C2D running at 2.33 Mhz. The battery lasted longer by about eight months.

Any idea what might have caused it or how common this might be? I had a 15" 2.33Mhz C2D MBP for three years and never had a problem. I know lots of Powerbooks are still operating out in the wild. What's the secret to getting a good, used laptop? What's the secret to maintain your laptop? Blind luck?