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Core i7 (Nehalem) Based MacBook Pros Possible in Q4 2009?

2 cores supprting 4 threads is enough power for 99.9% of people out there.

I can't wait for the 32nm macbook. Have we heard anything yet processor frequencies yet? A 2.5GHz dual-core/4-thread sounds perfect for a macbook. Hopefully DDR3 support will be bumped up to 1333MHz. I don't think 1066MHz DDR3 running at 7-7-7-20 or higher offers enough performance to justify the jump to DDR3 yet.
 
TheScavenger said:
2 cores supprting 4 threads is enough power for 99.9% of people out there.

I can't wait for the 32nm macbook. Have we heard anything yet processor frequencies yet? A 2.5GHz dual-core/4-thread sounds perfect for a macbook. Hopefully DDR3 support will be bumped up to 1333MHz. I don't think 1066MHz DDR3 running at 7-7-7-20 or higher offers enough performance to justify the jump to DDR3 yet.
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From what I've seen, you need 1600 to really get the gains. Right now, it's just about power savings. I agree about the cores comment. Too many people want power for the sake of power without knowing the costs and benefits provided.
 
chrmjenkins said:
From what I've seen, you need 1600 to really get the gains.
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I totally agree. Most people would be totally fine with a single core.

With cost in mind, 1600MHz is really the sweet spot for DDR3 right now. Great bandwidth, tolerable timings, decent price etc.

But for right now I'll take 1333MHz. 😀
 
TheScavenger said:
2 cores supprting 4 threads is enough power for 99.9% of people out there.

I can't wait for the 32nm macbook. Have we heard anything yet processor frequencies yet? A 2.5GHz dual-core/4-thread sounds perfect for a macbook. Hopefully DDR3 support will be bumped up to 1333MHz. I don't think 1066MHz DDR3 running at 7-7-7-20 or higher offers enough performance to justify the jump to DDR3 yet.
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haha are you referring to the die size of the CPU or the actual thickness of the next Macbook? 😀
 
illegallydead said:
haha are you referring to the die size of the CPU or the actual thickness of the next Macbook? 😀
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Don't give Ive and the other fashion idiots at Apple any ideas! 😱

Tell them that good number of their core supporters would like a 1.6" thick 10 lb quad core mobile workstation - not anorexic bling.
 
AidenShaw said:
A lot of people can't or won't pay for the expensive Mac Pro, the Mini is perceived as a toy, and many people don't like all-in-ones for valid reasons.
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Im currently a Windows User, and would like to buy a Mac.

I think you just hit the nail on the head for me and alot of other users, I dont want an all in one because I cant "upgrade it" easliy, and I dont want to pay for a Mac Pro, so I feel forced to buy a Macbook Pro 17" and I dont really want a Laptop.


AidenShaw said:
Yes, if Apple added a true professional portable workstation to the lineup, and didn't cripple it by making it the "thinnest and lightest quad core laptop in the world."
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I could not agree more!

T
 
cube said:
If by possible you mean downgrading the low-power graphics, that's exactly what I would expect from Apple.
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You know I hope they dont because its one thing im waiting for an update for, if they do im sticking with Windows 7. (which I'd rather not)

I know some of you will think what on earth could you need a faster graphics option for?

Well if im playing 3k for a computer I want it to have current gen hardware and for me the graphics are important factor, especially with more games coming to the Mac from EA and such 🙂

I mean nothing by it im just saying :apple:
 
T.Lyons said:
I mean nothing by it im just saying :apple:
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The "just saying" line is awful - does it mean that you can type pure garbage, and then distance yourself from it?

I think that "just saying" means that everything preceding it should be ignored...

http://imjustsaying.biz/

"I'm just saying..."

A phrase that is used when someone is offended by something you said.
This phrase then removes all the offensiveness of the previous statement,
making it all good.


Dudey: That chick has nice tits!
Patty: Tits! I thought you were gay!
Dudey: I'm just saying...
Patty: Oh. Ok...True dat.​

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=just+saying

just saying
a phrase used to indicate that we refuse to defend a claim we've made---in
other words, that we refuse to offer reasons that what we've said is true
​
 
AidenShaw said:
The "just saying" line is awful - does it mean that you can type pure garbage, and then distance yourself from it?

I think that "just saying" means that everything preceding it should be ignored...

http://imjustsaying.biz/

"I'm just saying..."

A phrase that is used when someone is offended by something you said.
This phrase then removes all the offensiveness of the previous statement,
making it all good.


Dudey: That chick has nice tits!
Patty: Tits! I thought you were gay!
Dudey: I'm just saying...
Patty: Oh. Ok...True dat.​

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=just+saying

just saying
a phrase used to indicate that we refuse to defend a claim we've made---in
other words, that we refuse to offer reasons that what we've said is true
​
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Well. Im just trying to avoid conflict on a website from what i've read people seem to like to conflict, infact by doing that I have attracted conflict from yourself, so guess that idea went tits up.

EDIT: and being a new poster to this site, I didnt want to offend or what not, also I mentioned GAMES and MAC togeather which seems to bring alot of flack from forum users, dont think any different of me because I currently use a Windows PC.

GN
 
T.Lyons said:
Well. Im just trying to avoid conflict on a website from what i've read people seem to like to conflict, infact by doing that I have attracted conflict from yourself, so guess that idea went tits up.

EDIT: and being a new poster to this site, I didnt want to offend or what not, also I mentioned GAMES and MAC togeather which seems to bring alot of flack from forum users, dont think any different of me because I currently use a Windows PC.

GN
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Don't worry, people will flame regardless of the topic or how you post. 😉

The "just saying" bit, though, was triggered by Jon Stewart's poke at the "Just Saying" bits on CNN.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/08/19/jon-stewart-mocks-cnn-for_n_262807.html

The CNN stuff is so stupid that I'd be embarrassed to use the "just saying" cliché in any post 😉 ....
 
DMann said:
Speak for yourself.
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Ouch! Hehe anyways... I was wondering where this thread came from (got revived at the perfect time). I really hope Apple does make the first jump for those quad-cores but then I have a feeling it would be a big feat to accommodate them.
 
scott523 said:
Ouch! Hehe anyways... I was wondering where this thread came from (got revived at the perfect time). I really hope Apple does make the first jump for those quad-cores but then I have a feeling it would be a big feat to accommodate them.
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Perhaps Apple has generated an incentive to do so through the introduction of GCD - the quad-cores would certainly fit the bill for demonstrating and realizing GCDs capabilities.
 
AidenShaw said:
How about a desktop processor in an actual desktop, not an all-in-one!
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Yes.. like a Mac Mega! Like a mini but way more powerful with easily upgradable HD and Memory. Maybe even a replacable video card for dual DVI/DP out... that's not a deal killer though.
 
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