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I hear SSDs are faster for file retrieval, do not heat the system as much, and are more resistant to failures. To me it makes more sense to buy an "in-between" rather than get a faster processor. In all of computing, it stands true that your computer is only as fast is its slowest component.

So... in my opinion

SSD + 4GB RAM + 3MB L2 cache + 2.26 Ghz Processor

is greater than

(Normal) HD + 4 GB RAM + 3MB L2 cache + 2.53 Ghz Processor

Correct me if I'm wrong.

I also plan to dual-boot/VMware Windows, so I think the SSD will help with that.
 
Exinor said:
I hear SSDs are faster for file retrieval, do not heat the system as much, and are more resistant to failures. To me it makes more sense to buy an "in-between" rather than get a faster processor. In all of computing, it stands true that your computer is only as fast is its slowest component.

So... in my opinion

SSD + 4GB RAM + 3MB L2 cache + 2.26 Ghz Processor

is greater than

(Normal) HD + 4 GB RAM + 3MB L2 cache + 2.53 Ghz Processor

Correct me if I'm wrong.

I also plan to dual-boot/VMware Windows, so I think the SSD will help with that.
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Is that something you could change out in the computer if you wanted to at a future point? Or is it like the processor that is soldered to the motherboard?
 
Exinor said:
So... in my opinion

SSD + 4GB RAM + 3MB L2 cache + 2.26 Ghz Processor

is greater than

(Normal) HD + 4 GB RAM + 3MB L2 cache + 2.53 Ghz Processor

Correct me if I'm wrong.
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Agreed. This SSD will work out to be faster in almost every instance—especially if you get a decent SSD.
 
From what I hear, SSDs can be swapped out in the same way normal hard drives can. I've personally never worked with them, though.
 
I just spoke with an Apple Sales rep and he told me that ATAs have more room than SSDs. That the only real advantage of the SSD is that it has no moving parts and so would fair better if dropped.
 
I also believe that the mobile Core ix's are dual core. Can't imagine it having a whopping impact over C2D.
 
kb0616 said:
I also believe that the mobile Core ix's are dual core. Can't imagine it having a whopping impact over C2D.
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hey so lets say the new mbp, it has a low-end i5, 2.26ghz and 4gb ram, how much faster would that be than a c2d 2.53ghz 4gb ram (ddr3) with a ssd? both are 13 inch
 
DylanFM said:
I'm under the impression that maybe the itunes counter is actually counting down to the launch of the new MBP. They've put the answer right in our face -- hurry up an do some itunes purchasing, everyone! Only 8,927,254,937 to go.

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So i know this is irrational logic and probably wrong... but ive been tracking the downloads shown on this counter for a few days and well everyday (24 hours) there are a little more than 6 Million downloads... which when you calculate this out into the future. Well they should meet there goal by, hmmmm March 1st around 12 noon. Could we expect some sort of keynote in just under 2 weeks? and if not maybe we will at least hear something out of Apple. MBP release doubtful, but I'm looking for any reason or sign of a release sooner rather than later. All i can do is hope. :rolleyes:
 
INeedAMacBook said:
thats it, im buying the current mbp 2.53ghz and buying a 256gig RunCore Pro IV SSD ive seen it on youtube its starts up in like 15 second :eek:and come with all the thing you need to install it
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So you are planning to take out the hard drive that comes with it and install a third party one yourself? That's risky, hope you know what you are doing. :D
 
INeedAMacBook said:
thats it, im buying the current mbp 2.53ghz and buying a 256gig RunCore Pro IV SSD ive seen it on youtube its starts up in like 15 second :eek:and come with all the thing you need to install it
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$1,000.00 for the RunCore Pro IV SSD 256GB?? :eek: Wow. Does 12 or 20 seconds really mean that much? Your time must be WAY valuable! :D
 
I haven't got an SSD yet, I've been waiting to upgrade to a unibody or something first. Friends of mine have upgraded (they install the HDD themselves, much cheaper and not too tricky in a unibody, apparently). I've heard many good things about their speed. I remember reading somewhere, maybe on Anandtech or something, that's it's the best upgrade in the past decade -- that is, it really makes a difference.
 
Tears Apart said:
Let's try see things from Apple's perspective: the update is triggered when the current line sees enough decline in sales - and not necessarily when the update is ready for the public.

Apparently it's not time yet, because users who actually wait rather than go for the current line are not enough...
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That only works if the update is ready before the decline in sales.

But otherwise, I still don't fully agree. Apple would have an idea of when the update would be ready, and would slow down production of the current model. This has happened almost every time they are about to update a product — stock lowers at most retailers. There's no advantage to hold out on an update, assuming they don't have TONS of stock left, that is.

Anyway, here's hoping for a launch tomorrow?!?!
 
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