Macbook core duo 1.83 question

[skiunit22]

I'm kind of broke right now and I need a laptop. I could go buy a stupid glossy $500 HP at best buy but I'm too classy for that. I found a bunch of Core Duo 1.83 - 2.0 GHz models on ebay but I have a little concern with their performance. Would stats like that be good enough to run photoshop and illustrator smoothly, or should I just go buy a Core 2 Duo?

 

[dukebound85]

lol at the classy remark cuz its redicoulous

a 1.83 would be fine if money is an issue. that said, if money is an issue, why not get the pc. just sayin

 

[snessiram]

Yes it will be fine. However, it'll be best to upgrade the RAM to 2GB or more...

Also noteworthy is that the core duo's run hotter then the core 2 duo's. This means that under load, the fan will spin more and faster, thus being more audible. So in case you're sensitive for noise...
If it would be bothering you, take a look at CoolBook, a $10 software application that allows you to undervolt (safe) your cpu to keep it cooler (and more energy efficient).

 

[flopticalcube]

I'm kind of broke right now and I need a laptop. I could go buy a stupid glossy $500 HP at best buy but I'm too classy for that. I found a bunch of Core Duo 1.83 - 2.0 GHz models on ebay but I have a little concern with their performance. Would stats like that be good enough to run photoshop and illustrator smoothly, or should I just go buy a Core 2 Duo?

Core 2 Duo gives you n WiFi, up to 3GB RAM (Core Duos are limited to 2GB max). Up to 25% faster (at the same clock speed). Both should be OK to run PS or Illustrator.

 

[ddeadserious]

I run Photoshop and Illustrator in my 2.0GHz Macbook Pro with no problem. The computer does run a little hot though.