No Intel-VT in new MBP 17?

[ayeying]

According to the current specs on the Intel website, it looks like the 2.66GHz and 2.93GHz Core 2 Duo don't have Virtualization Technology. Would this have a big impact, if true, on running virtual machines? I plan on getting a 17" 2.66GHz to be used as my own personal machine, and leave my current MacBook for work only.

Edit: I'm mistaken on the 2.93GHz. The 2.93GHz has Virtualization Technology, but it uses 35 watts vs the 25 watts on the 2.66GHz

 

[Eidorian]

So which 2.66 GHz Core 2 Duo does the 17" MacBook Pro have?

Also take a look at the P7370.

 

[ayeying]

Im looking at the P9600. 2.66GHz, 1066MHz FSB with 6MB L2 Cache.

http://processorfinder.intel.com/details.aspx?sSpec=SLGE6#

The P7370 is a 2.0GHz, 1066MHz FSB with 3MB L2 Cache @ 25 Watts... is there a specific reason for this?

 

[Eidorian]

There's the T9550 as well.

 

[ayeying]

The T9550 has Virtualization but it also use 35 watts. I'm not 100% sure but is the current 15" MacBook Pro use 35 or 25 watt processors? I know the MacBook use 25 watts.

 

[avalys]

Intel's VT extensions are flawed - VMWare does not even use them, because they get better performance using their software techniques. I don't know about Parallels, but I doubt they know something VMWare doesn't.

http://pdos.csail.mit.edu/6.828/2008/readings/adams06vmware.pdf

Intel is probably dropping them from some processors until they come up with a better version. So, this isn't something that should affect your decision.

 

[Eidorian]

Intel is probably dropping them from some processors until they come up with a better version. So, this isn't something that should affect your decision.

It's used to upsell more expensive processors as well.