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Intel Quietly Ships 2.33 GHz Core Duo

Multimedia said:
TDP is an acronym for what? Thermal Design Point?

I'm now holding out for an entirely new MacBook Pro design that includes the easy user upgradable HD feature like the MacBook has. IE a reworked interior so we don't have to remove 25 screws to upgrade the HD.
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It's not terribly hard to upgrade the hard drive yourself in the MacBook Pro.
 
Eidorian said:
It's not terribly hard to upgrade the hard drive yourself in the MacBook Pro.
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It certainly is very easy in the MB though.. not like the MBP is so short of space in its internals either :rolleyes:
 
AidenShaw said:
Actually, no. There are no Dell computers with AMD CPUs inside.

Dell recently bought Alienware, which has been shipping AMD chips in some systems, but those were existing product lines and do not carry the "Dell" brand.



Then why was Apple the last big vendor to announce Yonah, and why does Apple *still* not have a Woody when everyone else does? (http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/woodcrest.cfm)

Until there's evidence of Intel favoring Apple over its other customers, any "Apple is special" talk is fanboi fantasy.
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Intel IS favoring Apple, just that it is not favored as highly as you put it. For the coming lot of chips it is said that both Apple and Leveno are guaranteed the bulk of Intel's chip allocations, while Dell along with the other manufacturers have to fight amongst each other for the left overs.
 
What Makes You Think Intel Is Favoring Apple & Leveno?

generik said:
Intel IS favoring Apple, just that it is not favored as highly as you put it. For the coming lot of chips it is said that both Apple and Leveno are guaranteed the bulk of Intel's chip allocations, while Dell along with the other manufacturers have to fight amongst each other for the left overs.
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How do you know this? What is your source? If true, then Steve will be able to say "Quad Intel Shipping Today" August 7.
 
Multimedia said:
ULR To the Tutorial please? I don't believe you. :mad:
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*sigh*

http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/85.6.0.html

http://www.repairyourmac.com/macbook-pro.pdf

generik said:
Intel IS favoring Apple, just that it is not favored as highly as you put it. For the coming lot of chips it is said that both Apple and Leveno are guaranteed the bulk of Intel's chip allocations, while Dell along with the other manufacturers have to fight amongst each other for the left overs.
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You are correct. Then again I think it was you who said it in the first place.
 
Those Instructions Only Prove My Point. Nothing Is Easy About Upgrading HD In MBP

I don't believe you. :mad: *sigh*
Eidorian said:
*sigh*

http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/85.6.0.html

http://www.repairyourmac.com/macbook-pro.pdf
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23 Screws plus extremely fragile connectors and flat ribbons Vs. 7 Screws on the MacBook.

That is COMPLETELY INSANE!!! You think that is "not terribly hard"? No way in hell would I ever attempt all that and expect it to go back together again without damage. :mad: I knew you were making that up. There is nothing EASY about that process and it would be very easy to break several of those parts in the process. :rolleyes:
 
Multimedia said:
I don't believe you. :mad: *sigh*23 Screws plus extremely fragile connectors and flat ribbons Vs. 7 Screws on the MacBook.

That is COMPLETELY INSANE!!! You think that is "not terribly hard"? No way in hell would I ever attempt all that and expect it to go back together again without damage. :mad: I knew you were making that up. There is nothing EASY about that process and it would be very easy to break several of those parts in the process. :rolleyes:
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It's not a 12" PowerBook though. I'd worry about the cables moreso then the screws.
 
Does it even make sense for Apple to ship these in anything with the other chips (Core2Duo) coming out so soon? I'll probably be proved wrong, but it seems like a better plan to throw all their resources towards refitting and revamping the product lines with the more efficient chips.
 
Some_Big_Spoon said:
Does it even make sense for Apple to ship these in anything with the other chips (Core2Duo) coming out so soon? I'll probably be proved wrong, but it seems like a better plan to throw all their resources towards refitting and revamping the product lines with the more efficient chips.
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It can't be that tough - they switched the MacBook Pros at the last minute (1.6 -> 1.83 ghz, 1.83 -> 2.0 ghz) and then switched them again a few months later (1.83 -> 2.0 ghz, 2.0 -> 2.16 ghz).

Shrug.
 
AvSRoCkCO1067 said:
It can't be that tough - they switched the MacBook Pros at the last minute (1.6 -> 1.83 ghz, 1.83 -> 2.0 ghz) and then switched them again a few months later (1.83 -> 2.0 ghz, 2.0 -> 2.16 ghz).

Shrug.
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With the Core Duo upgrades isn't it just a matter of putting in a faster chip, since it's from the same family (using the same slot)? However, that might not be so true upgrading Core Duo to Core 2 Duos. They'd probably want to up to front side bus etc along with it to take full advantage of it. So that means a different chipset/mother(daughter?)board.
 
fastlane1588 said:
yea apple is really hurting themselves by not releasing either the xserve or the macpro w/ the woodcrest chip. if everyone else already has them then theirs no excuse as to why apple shouldnt have one out yet.....i hope this doesnt happen w/ the mbp and merom chips
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Dell hasn't relased them either. They have ANNOUNCED them, but they are not available yet.
 
Apple has always been and will remain ahead of the game with chip releases. Hell, they were one of only two companies (Lenovo as well) who reserved the first batch of meroms to be placed in thier notebooks.
 
pure BS of the highest quality....

freestyleguy128 said:
Apple has always been and will remain ahead of the game with chip releases. Hell, they were one of only two companies (Lenovo as well) who reserved the first batch of meroms to be placed in thier notebooks.
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What a ludicrous statement.

Put this post in your favourites, and check on it the first of October....

If, in October, Apple and Lenovo are shipping tons of Merom books, and Dell/HP/Asus/Acer/... are trickling them out - only then can this weak rumour be supported.

If, in October, everyone has tons of Meroms - then the rumour shows itself to be merely the wet dreams of all the fanbois.
 
Multimedia said:
ThinkSecret's Ryan Katz reports the Merom MacBook Pro will come with an all new design. Looks like good things will come to those who wait. I'm hoping the new design will include the easy to upgrade HD access like the MacBook has.
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*sigh* 33 more days it is. I hope the Back to School offer works on the new laptops. I know that Apple's releases don't always take into account previous rebates. This happened last year with the iPod Nano.
 
AidenShaw said:
What a ludicrous statement.

Put this post in your favourites, and check on it the first of October....

If, in October, Apple and Lenovo are shipping tons of Merom books, and Dell/HP/Asus/Acer/... are trickling them out - only then can this weak rumour be supported.

If, in October, everyone has tons of Meroms - then the rumour shows itself to be merely the wet dreams of all the fanbois.
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Fact: Apple and Lenovo reserved the first batch of Merom chips.
Fact: High demand = limited supply
Fact: This is a rumor site
Conclusion: Why criticize my theory when you don't even offer one of your own...I'm not passing this off as fact, I am simply offering my opinion.
 
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