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    Mac Intel vs. PC Intel

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by smcgil9899, Jun 4, 2008.

  1. smcgil9899

    smcgil9899 Notebook Evangelist

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    I recently owned a Sony Vaio that had a Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8ghz chip. If I buy a used MacBook with a Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8ghz chip in it, will it have the same performance as the Vaio. I guess what I'm getting at is that do the Intels performs the same in a Mac as they do in a PC if the components are mostly the same, I.E. memory, hard drive, video card, etc. Thanks
     
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  2. Nirvana

    Nirvana Notebook Prophet

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    same speed.
     
    Nirvana, Jun 4, 2008
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  3. system_159

    system_159 Notebook Deity

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    It'll be the same processor. You'll probably experience faster times on the mac due the OS X and Apples ability to code strictly for that hardware(optimized, opposed to Microsoft who makes general stuff for a huge range of hardware).
     
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  4. smcgil9899

    smcgil9899 Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks. Where could I get a good deal on a used black Macbook? Stimulus check comes in new week.
     
    smcgil9899, Jun 4, 2008
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  5. tianxia

    tianxia kitty!!!

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    only get a mac if you need the OS, or just love the apple look.
     
    tianxia, Jun 4, 2008
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  6. stealthsniper96

    stealthsniper96 What Was I Thinkin'?

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    Good deal- refurb section of apple site.
     
    stealthsniper96, Jun 4, 2008
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  7. system_159

    system_159 Notebook Deity

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    Yep, that and the education discount from the apple store are very good deals. If you're not a student, and don't want a refurb check ebay and amazon.com(though I would strongly suggest a refurb from apple over ebay).
     
    system_159, Jun 4, 2008
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  8. Durious

    Durious Notebook Evangelist

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    if you need? TROLL.... *sigh*
     
    Durious, Jun 4, 2008
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