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Should I worry about the Santa Rosa?
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I don't know how much you would 'worry' about it. The transition is complete to Intel - this chip may require a new motherboard, but PC guys have been doing that for a long time - I would not worry and go with the feeling that if there is an issue Apple will fix it.
I'd worry. Santa Rosa is supposed to have a real attitude problem. I would be scared it would hurt you ... lol 
I'd worry. Santa Rosa is supposed to have a real attitude problem. I would be scared it would hurt you ... lol
whatever, its a relative of santa clause so he has to be nice......unless its the evil twin
one big adv people are talking about is the new integrated graphics. this may or may not be something that makes or breaks the wait depending on your usage
If you are quite uncertain then it may be worth waiting to read some reviews before buying.
Normally though small problems are exposed further down the road ie problems with the battery.
Normally though small problems are exposed further down the road ie problems with the battery.
Santa Rosa? I worry and wait. This late, definitely.
Basically its going to offer a faster FSB, faster RAM, NAND caching (makes computer feel more 'snappy', saves power), faster integrated video (personally I don't care, but this will be very important to some), and some power/battery run time enhancements.
Its unlikely to introduce bugs as its an upgrade to Yonah, rather then a whole new core. In fact, it will probably reduce the amount of bugs.
But Santa Rosa is only part of the story. Newer graphics cards will probably be simultaneously be included. Think 8600 or X2600, probably resulting in a ~50% performance enhancement.
In other words, it would be very silly to buy now. Silly and costly in resale value.
Basically its going to offer a faster FSB, faster RAM, NAND caching (makes computer feel more 'snappy', saves power), faster integrated video (personally I don't care, but this will be very important to some), and some power/battery run time enhancements.
Its unlikely to introduce bugs as its an upgrade to Yonah, rather then a whole new core. In fact, it will probably reduce the amount of bugs.
But Santa Rosa is only part of the story. Newer graphics cards will probably be simultaneously be included. Think 8600 or X2600, probably resulting in a ~50% performance enhancement.
In other words, it would be very silly to buy now. Silly and costly in resale value.