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Merom Laptops Delayed Until 2007?
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php said:"syphilitic trickle of Meroms"
I've never seen the phrase "syphilitic trickle" used like that (or in any context for that matter). Maybe he could try using "gonorrheic impediment" as an alternative.
Intellectual onanism also springs to mind.
ergle2 said:
I think that was the initial reference. I could be wrong though, and I don't want to speak for anyone.
Brick said:Glad I'm not the only impatient one around here. Now it's one to refreshing the order status page every hour or so until this thing is on my doorstep.
Well I want the sissy Macbook and was holding off on the idea that they might, maybe upgrade.
stillwater said:
It doesn't make sense to me either, really why would Apple put off Meroms in the MacBook Pros until 2007? It just doesn't seem logical because the Pros are supposed to be a professional item no Core 2 Duo kind of takes it away from them.
I really wonder what will Merom do for heat.
Just toyed around with Gdisk and a while later my processors are both going flat out at 100% and the fans started coming on. I am not bothered, but I can imagine how it might annoy some more sophisticated Apple users
Just toyed around with Gdisk and a while later my processors are both going flat out at 100% and the fans started coming on. I am not bothered, but I can imagine how it might annoy some more sophisticated Apple users
generik said:I really wonder what will Merom do for heat.
Just toyed around with Gdisk and a while later my processors are both going flat out at 100% and the fans started coming on. I am not bothered, but I can imagine how it might annoy some more sophisticated Apple users
The reviews of merom laptops I've seen thus far suggest the heat output is comparable to Yonah at idle, perhaps slightly higher under steady load.
The "standard workflow" tests suggested it wouldn't increase as the greater efficiency allowed it to complete tasks and return to an idle state sooner, so it's really only running tasks that will peg the CPU at 100% for an extender period that will be an issue.
On a personal note fans rarely bother me unless they're excessively loud, but then I'm not one of the dedicated Goat-Sacrificers...
ezekielrage_99 said:
Indeed. I saw an $800 Dell Latitude advertised tonight that was Merom -- and that's before the many and varied coupons one can find off Dell most days...
To head off the obvious responses from certain quarters, no, I wouldn't buy it, but then that's not the point I'm making.
Hmmm, the UK store has a 7 day ship on all Macbooks, yet the MBP is 24hrs. Any ideas? If it was the other way around, it would make more sense, as the MBP would get C2D first.
Possibly, Apple holding off on shipping units to resolve these random shutdowns?
Possibly, Apple holding off on shipping units to resolve these random shutdowns?
I can't believe Apple would of signed up with Intel without some kind of stock allocation guarantees.
I also can't believe that Intel would do anything to upset Apple. They might not be their biggest customer, but I thought one of the advantages of the deal for Intel was that they were getting someone who could roll out new features and products a lot quicker than anyone else.
If something requires an os change, or a major hardware change no one can get that to market as quickly as Apple can.
I also can't believe that Intel would do anything to upset Apple. They might not be their biggest customer, but I thought one of the advantages of the deal for Intel was that they were getting someone who could roll out new features and products a lot quicker than anyone else.
If something requires an os change, or a major hardware change no one can get that to market as quickly as Apple can.
Manic Mouse said:
That was the only response required to this thread IMO
Total and utter nonsense
my 2 cents
Thought Id chime in here since I, too, am waiting to see what happens on Tuesday. The Inqurier, the Apple Reps, the Apple Store clerks, etc know very little, to nothing at all, about major updates. New MBP/MB bumps would be a major release, so the information just isn't going to be out there. I've read posts where people said Apple reps told them to "Watch the Apple website" ... really? OMG? ... cause I was expecting them to tell me to watch the Dell site for MBP upgrades.
Secondly, does anyone here have a MBP currently ordered? Is there a delay on it? When I bought my 1st Mac, a PB 12" 1Ghz, three years ago I put in an order for the Rev A. They delayed my order and bumped the machine I recieved. If no one has delayed MBP orders, my hopes for Memron on Mon. are slim to none. If there are delays, any at all (esp. BTO machine) then I might allow myself to get a little excited.
My real dilema is this. I perfer Refurbs when it comes to computers. They have the same warranty, the same "As New" look, all the software, all at a price hundreds less than new. PLUS, you know that your Mac was tested and coddled MORESO than a new one off the line. As such, the question arises. If Im going to spend X amount on a new MBP, do I get the Memron, as an entry machine (2000.00 w/o tax), if it is released? Or do I get a Maxed out Yonah for the same price (2064.00 w/ tax), if not slightly less? Its a quandry to say the least.
Regardless, I have placed my current Powerbook in an eBay auction that I have scheduled to insert on Tuesday at Noon PST. If no Memrons by the time it sells, then I order the Maxed out Yonah refurb. I am a long time computer professional, and I realize that having the newest, latest and greatest doesn't really mean alot in the long run ... well unless you count adding extra money to Apple's coffers. Not that there is anything wrong with that, Im just making a point. If it runs and does the work then buy it, you really think your going to notice the few extra seconds the newer proc is going to shave off? Probably not in most cases.
Thought Id chime in here since I, too, am waiting to see what happens on Tuesday. The Inqurier, the Apple Reps, the Apple Store clerks, etc know very little, to nothing at all, about major updates. New MBP/MB bumps would be a major release, so the information just isn't going to be out there. I've read posts where people said Apple reps told them to "Watch the Apple website" ... really? OMG? ... cause I was expecting them to tell me to watch the Dell site for MBP upgrades.
Secondly, does anyone here have a MBP currently ordered? Is there a delay on it? When I bought my 1st Mac, a PB 12" 1Ghz, three years ago I put in an order for the Rev A. They delayed my order and bumped the machine I recieved. If no one has delayed MBP orders, my hopes for Memron on Mon. are slim to none. If there are delays, any at all (esp. BTO machine) then I might allow myself to get a little excited.
My real dilema is this. I perfer Refurbs when it comes to computers. They have the same warranty, the same "As New" look, all the software, all at a price hundreds less than new. PLUS, you know that your Mac was tested and coddled MORESO than a new one off the line. As such, the question arises. If Im going to spend X amount on a new MBP, do I get the Memron, as an entry machine (2000.00 w/o tax), if it is released? Or do I get a Maxed out Yonah for the same price (2064.00 w/ tax), if not slightly less? Its a quandry to say the least.
Regardless, I have placed my current Powerbook in an eBay auction that I have scheduled to insert on Tuesday at Noon PST. If no Memrons by the time it sells, then I order the Maxed out Yonah refurb. I am a long time computer professional, and I realize that having the newest, latest and greatest doesn't really mean alot in the long run ... well unless you count adding extra money to Apple's coffers. Not that there is anything wrong with that, Im just making a point. If it runs and does the work then buy it, you really think your going to notice the few extra seconds the newer proc is going to shave off? Probably not in most cases.
I almost wonder if the MBPs will be updated this upcoming Wednesday. I know that the silent iMac and Mac Mini upgrades were done then. That will allow the huge thing on Tuesday it's limelight and the MBP can take up a little corner box.
Wishful thinking...?
Sorry, I am going to pretty much dismiss the Inquirer. I refuse to believe Apple being unable to release until 2007.
Simply look at the list of Notebooks (as of now) equipped with Core 2 Duo chips: http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=3135&article=Core+2+Duo+Notebooks
Wishful thinking...?
Sorry, I am going to pretty much dismiss the Inquirer. I refuse to believe Apple being unable to release until 2007.
Simply look at the list of Notebooks (as of now) equipped with Core 2 Duo chips: http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=3135&article=Core+2+Duo+Notebooks