I bought an Intel Core 2 Extreme, but my About This Mac says....

[hellodon]

"Processor 2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo"

Did apple screw up, or should it say "Duo"?

What is the difference anyway? I couldnt really find a straight answer about it...

I just want to make sure I got what I paid for.

 

[dobbler]

Same for me..

I bought an "Extreme" as well and my about this mac says Duo also. I think the Extreme applies to the configuration and not the chip? However, I could be wrong so maybe someone with more authority on the subject may know better.

Cheers,

Rob.

 

[Consultant]

It's not wrong.

Core 2 Duo includes Extreme.

 

[hellodon]

Well how do I know for sure? I have 2 iMacs sitting in front of me that both say Intel Core 2 Duo and one definitely isnt an "Extreme" because they didnt offer "Extreme" models when I bought the first one.

 

[Morod]

Well how do I know for sure? I have 2 iMacs sitting in front of me that both say Intel Core 2 Duo and one definitely isnt an "Extreme" because they didnt offer "Extreme" models when I bought the first one.

I think because the only 2.8 chip is the Extreme chip. So if it says 2.8, it can't be anything but the Extreme.
I think Extreme is just marketing talk and not an actual specification, but I could be wrong.
Morod

 

[iToaster]

The extreme chip is of the same variety as the Core 2 Duo, thus the chip is listed as a Core 2 Duo.

 

[kkat69]

Well how do I know for sure? I have 2 iMacs sitting in front of me that both say Intel Core 2 Duo and one definitely isnt an "Extreme" because they didnt offer "Extreme" models when I bought the first one.

Google my friend... GOOGLE

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