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    Macbook differences between 2.0ghz and 2.4ghz

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by thegame22, Nov 7, 2008.

  1. thegame22

    thegame22 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I was wondering are the any other differences between the 2.0ghz and the 2.4 ghz macbook apart from the processor, hard drive and backlit keyboard. Also do people think there’s a major difference between the 2 models and its worth the extra money to buy the 2.4ghz one?
     
    thegame22, Nov 7, 2008
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  2. Phil

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    That's all.

    It depends on what you want to do with it. What do you want to do with it?
     
    Phil, Nov 7, 2008
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  3. thegame22

    thegame22 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Mainly work/internet including wireless. Occasional gaming as well. Will the processor make a huge difference? or is the RAM more important?
     
    thegame22, Nov 7, 2008
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    GPU makes the most difference and the MBP will eat a MB for breakfast in that regard
     
    X2P, Nov 7, 2008
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  5. thegame22

    thegame22 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I don't envisage much gaming, unfortunatly I can't afford the MBP. I know the MBP has a higher graphics card than the MB, does it have any other features?
     
    thegame22, Nov 7, 2008
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  6. Bog

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    If you plan to do any gaming at all, I wouldn't advise buying an Apple, period. Yes, they can play games, but only the expensive MBP is a capable gaming machine. Given that you cannot afford the MBP, I would really recommend looking at other laptop models that offer far better value for a lower cost.
     
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  7. thegame22

    thegame22 Notebook Enthusiast

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    To be honest, I dont think there will be much gaming if any at all. Its not a problem. Its mainly for work. The long battery is also good for wireless. Do u know any other laptops with a large battery life that I could look at that are reasonably priced as I was going to use the higher education discount for MB?
     
    thegame22, Nov 7, 2008
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  8. Phil

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    It sounds like 2.0Ghz and 2GB RAM is more than enough for you.

    You can always upgrade to 4GB RAM and 320GB/7200rpm for example.
     
    Phil, Nov 7, 2008
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  9. Underpantman

    Underpantman Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yep that's my thoughts exactly. Its very tempting to go for the higher clocked cpu, but in reality, more memory and a faster hdd, will provide more tangible increase's in your everyday tasks.
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  10. Bog

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    Look no further than the ThinkPad T400, my friend:

    http://www.notebookreview.com/defau...+T400+2765+-+Core+2+Duo+T9400+2.53+GHz+-+14.1

     
    Bog, Nov 7, 2008
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  11. sheltem

    sheltem Notebook Consultant

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    The macbook's geforce 9400m is actually a pretty solid card. It beats out the older 8400m cards, which was a discrete solution. I just bought a macbook it handles WoW very well on it. From what I've read, the new Macbook gets about 4+ hours with just browsing and wifi. The new aluminum body is pretty sturdy too. I already bumped it against the wall twice and there hasn't been a scratch!
     
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  12. araharja

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    try bump harder :D

    btw did u connect ur laptop to external monitor?
     
    araharja, Nov 7, 2008
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    I'm on the fence with you. I really want that backlit keyboard. Honestly, it's overpriced, but I bought a whole music suite (LOGIC) for $500 which is a deal. So I guess and can counterbalance my costs on that. I think the L2 cache is the same on 2.0 vs 2.4, no?
     
    audiopablo, Nov 7, 2008
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