Hey,
does anyone know which intel chips are being used in the new 17" Macbook pros released in the last month?
I think they run at 2.66Ghz and 2.93Ghz but I haven't been able to track down the exact Intel numbers (e.g. T9600 or T9800)..
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2.66 is maybe a P9600
2.93 is a T9800 for sure
2.80 is a T9600 ( i have this) -
gary_hendricks Notebook Evangelist
a little off topic..why exactly apple switched over to intel chips
when all they did in the past is to bash intel and brag about their own chips? -
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ClearSkies Well no, I'm still here..
1. The PPC chips ran hot, hot in the little notebook boxes.
2. Apple likely got a better OEM distributor deal through Intel.
3. Better compatibility with more generally available components, again increasing the potential for decreased invoice cost for component purchasing on Apple's industrial production scale. -
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It's the compatibility 100%...being able to dual boot windows is key. As much as people often bash windows, there are many positives with windows as well and sometimes you need it!
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Apple is going to need a little more time to get its new 17-inch MacBook Pro out the door.
Intel chips in new Macbook Pros
Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by duffsamoa, Feb 4, 2009.