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    Macbook (not pro) Upgrade?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by MoldyBread, Jul 21, 2006.

  1. MoldyBread

    MoldyBread Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is apple thinking about upgrading to the core duo 2? Or can we upgrade the macbook with a core duo 2 by ourselves.
     
    MoldyBread, Jul 21, 2006
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    mach_zero Casual Observer NBR Reviewer

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    It's my personal opinion that the MacBook will probably stay at Core Duo for quite a while since it is Apple's consumer line, while the MBP will upgrade to Core2Duo by the next MacWorld Expo, if not sooner. Right now aside from construction and form factor there is very little to distinguish the two from one another and Apple has always tried to keep a very clear distinction between their consumer and professional lines. My 2 cents.
     
    mach_zero, Jul 21, 2006
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  3. ejl

    ejl fudge

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    i believe you won't be able to upgrade the cpus. if the macbook is anything like the macbook pro, the cpu is soldered to the motherboard, so you can't remove it.
     
    ejl, Jul 21, 2006
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    xAMDvsIntelx Notebook Deity

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    This is what I've heard as well - I guess Apple really wants you to buy a new notebook if you want Merom.
     
    xAMDvsIntelx, Jul 21, 2006
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  5. MoldyBread

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    Ah well that sucks I wanted one with core duo 2 without paying 2k
     
    MoldyBread, Jul 22, 2006
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