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    Effects of the updates

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Gamecock1124, Mar 16, 2007.

  1. Gamecock1124

    Gamecock1124 Notebook Enthusiast

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    So im a windows user and i am going to switch to a mac, but im just wondering exactly how much will the macbooks be affects when santa rose is implimented. Im just gonna be using it for surfing the internet, writing papers, listening to music, and thats about it. Thanks for the help

    P.S. this forum by it self has converted me to a mac guy...way to go guys, i love you all
     
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    JimyTheAssassin Notebook Evangelist

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    welcome gamecock1124,
    Santa Rosa will speed up intensive tasks like audio/graphical/vector/video editing/encoding because the internal bus speed will be raised. Most basic tasks as you mentioned will remain nearly the same because they just don't require much from the computer. Things might be a little "snappier" because programs load faster, or the OS handles multitasking better. Until Music goes Hi-Def (if we ever make it there) I don't see music stressing even yesterdays computers.
     
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    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    For the tasks you are doing, getting a notebook now will serve very well. Of course, if you can wait, you will certainly get more power when Apple puts in the newer procs.
     
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    Gamecock1124 Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks yall, the only thing im really worried about is futureproofing (i believe thats what its called) im looking for something to last for a LONG time, and not be too outdated. I can wait till the end of summer around august or so, so it is possible for me to wait. other than performance wise, is there any hardware updates or anything like that possibly
     
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    JimyTheAssassin Notebook Evangelist

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    Chances are good something will happen, but nothing is ever certain with Apple. The only thing we can be sure of is there will be more rumors, and new reasons to wait. But if waiting is no big deal, you might as well. As for future proofing, it's either 6 or 1/2 a dozen. Technology is constantly moving
     
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