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Does i5/i7 make ANY diff. in youtube playbook against core 2 duo?
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Yeah. Strictly Youtube/Hulu/Netflix streamining. No video editing/exporting or photo editing etc. Just streaming.
So there isn't any positive benefits in having a sandy bridge in streaming full screen and then also to the ACD?
streaming from those sources requires a GPU that can do 1080P and bandwidth to support the source fille. A core 2 duo and core i series CPU will support 1080p video. I would check to see if the specific macbook air you are looking to purchase is able to output to the Apple cinema display.
When Mountain Lion is released, the AirPlay feature is expected to take advantage of the QuickSync technology built into the Sandy Bridge chips. That may help offload some of the processor load to the GPU, and the feature may require having a Sandy Bridge or Ivy Bridge-equipped Mac.
So the processor won't bring any benefits to the table when it comes to streaming? For example, would it make 1080p full screen streaming smoother? Could I have more Windows open like chrome, ichat, etc while streaming and still have a smooth playback with the i5?
I know the benefits of the i5/i7 is GREAT when it comes to encoding/editing but for normal things, is the benefits (if there is some) worth the extra money?
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Well ML's airplay requires a ATV so I probably won't ever use that.
http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2011/07/29/macbook-air-2011-review-a-thin-and-light-powerhouse/
that is what worried me. That i would "miss out" on streaming HD performance. If that article is true than the 2010 would even have trouble doing HD full screen netflix :/
that is what worried me. That i would "miss out" on streaming HD performance. If that article is true than the 2010 would even have trouble doing HD full screen netflix :/
I'm considering an i7 for video editing.
I tested 1080p video in Avid on a MacAir with media on the system drive no less- and played and scrubbed like hot butter. I had No issue splicing and moving. I had a PIP and some on screen text and not a single hiccup.
I edit interviews, events, sizzle reels, etc. most for Web delivery.
I figure I'll get an i7 and add a Thunderbolt drive.
And my bread and butter needs will be meet.
GL
I tested 1080p video in Avid on a MacAir with media on the system drive no less- and played and scrubbed like hot butter. I had No issue splicing and moving. I had a PIP and some on screen text and not a single hiccup.
I edit interviews, events, sizzle reels, etc. most for Web delivery.
I figure I'll get an i7 and add a Thunderbolt drive.
And my bread and butter needs will be meet.
GL
That was one of my main concerns while deciding between the 2010 Ultimate and 2011 Base 13". There are a few thread here where users report stuttering 1080p video playback on external displays. I decided not to take a chance, and just get the 2011 model.