Hey everyone how's it going I was just wondering is there a significant speed difference between the macbook pro 2.16ghz vs. the 2.2ghz. Anyone have any details on that. Also on the video card?.
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Macbook Pro 2.16GHz or 2.2GHz Core 2 Duo. Is there a speed difference?.
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Aren't those from different processor generations? I thought the 2.2 was the Penryn, and the 2.16 was from the first-gen Core 2 Duo. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
If this is the case, the 2.2 would be faster and more power-efficient.
groovetrain
If this is the case, the 2.2 would be faster and more power-efficient.
groovetrain
How Much??
I'm trying to figure out the same thing.... but how much of a difference in real-world performance? (for non-techies)
10-20%?? 30%? More than 50%? Just ballpark it based on how you feel about it....
Thanks a million!!
I'm trying to figure out the same thing.... but how much of a difference in real-world performance? (for non-techies)
10-20%?? 30%? More than 50%? Just ballpark it based on how you feel about it....
Thanks a million!!
I would guess there wouldn't be enough of a speed difference to matter. Why the question? Trying to decide which one to buy? If so, and the 2.16 is $100 or more cheaper, then that's the one to buy.
Yeah!!
Just did... $1200 (minus $200 I am hoping to get back from Live search) for:
2.16 GHz, 15.4" glossy, 3GB RAM, 320GB HDD, 256MB x1600 GPU, Applecare until Nov 2009, and free case thrown in.
My first ever Pro machine.... Now I'm just waiting for Starcraft II
Thanks for your help!!
Just did... $1200 (minus $200 I am hoping to get back from Live search) for:
2.16 GHz, 15.4" glossy, 3GB RAM, 320GB HDD, 256MB x1600 GPU, Applecare until Nov 2009, and free case thrown in.
My first ever Pro machine.... Now I'm just waiting for Starcraft II
Thanks for your help!!
I am looking for a macbook pro myself that is quick! looking to spend $1000-1200 price range. So there is not a big difference between the 2.16ghz vs. the 2.2. How about the graphics Nvidia vs. ATI.Just did... $1200 (minus $200 I am hoping to get back from Live search) for:
2.16 GHz, 15.4" glossy, 3GB RAM, 320GB HDD, 256MB x1600 GPU, Applecare until Nov 2009, and free case thrown in.
My first ever Pro machine.... Now I'm just waiting for Starcraft II
Thanks for your help!!
Your point of view might be differenet: But I was specfically looking for a MBP with an ATI card. The NVIDIA card has issues, and some have died or gone bad. Apple will replace them if that happens in the initial 2 years (I think), with or without warranty. After that you are on your own... You can search the Forums for more on this.
Performance-wise the NVIDIA is much better card. I'm just more of a pessimist.... so I traded some power for peace of mind.
Good Luck!!
aren't they replacing them for free? I am just looking for speed that is all I do do a little bit of encoding fpor example idvd.
I've got ATI in my MBP and in my new iMac (at work). They're fine for what I do, but I don't play games, so what do I know?
Just did... $1200 (minus $200 I am hoping to get back from Live search) for:
2.16 GHz, 15.4" glossy, 3GB RAM, 320GB HDD, 256MB x1600 GPU, Applecare until Nov 2009, and free case thrown in.
My first ever Pro machine.... Now I'm just waiting for Starcraft II
Thanks for your help!!
Good deal! Congratulations.
Define fast. For what programs? Safari? Fast. Mail? Fast. Photoshop? Fast. I think you'll be satisfied, but I thought my wife might like Spam (the meat product) too. I was wrong on that one.
I wonder why you started another thread? And this kind of question - regarding other Macs, like your Mini - seems to be a hobby of yours.