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    New macbook core 2 duo

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by vaio_boi, Sep 29, 2006.

  1. vaio_boi

    vaio_boi Notebook Evangelist

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    Do you think Apple will get rid of Macbook's problems such as shutdown, color change, high tempeature completely on the next Macbook? I want to get it now but scared that I'll get one of those. People have been saying that anything after week 30 batches are alright but still.
     
    vaio_boi, Sep 29, 2006
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  2. wobble987

    wobble987 Notebook Virtuoso

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    dude, just get one! i've ordered mine just a minute ago :). if there is a problem, its gonna be the new macbook with the core2duo, since it is technically a new batch. i heard the perfomance improvement is minimal +/_ 'round 10%. Another fact u might wanna know is; the core2duo runs slightly hotter at idle, but cooler under load; power consumption also improved in the "final" version of the chip (the pre-release batch got problem with heat and battery consumption)

    i've check macbook in apple store and its authorized retailer 3 days ago, the macbook doesn't seems all that hot for a 13"er with 1.8Ghz/2.0Ghz, it is warm-very warm, but nothing (too much) out of the ordinary, not sure if it'll get real hot under heavy heavy used though, that's why i get the APP, at least if there is a problem its gonna be covered for 3years, i suggest u do the same, since 1 year protection is rather low. the 17" MBP runs very warm though, if i remember it corectly; u were considering 15" one? probably that wouldn't be a good choice, since heat is an issue for u (and for me too!)
     
    wobble987, Sep 29, 2006
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  3. Soilbleed19

    Soilbleed19 Notebook Consultant

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    I was paranoid about that too, but I got over it. And I have no regrets.
     
    Soilbleed19, Sep 29, 2006
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  4. Wooky

    Wooky Notebook Evangelist

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    When I read the title I thought they had been released... :( well, I already got mine anyways :D
     
    Wooky, Sep 29, 2006
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  5. Pressure

    Pressure Notebook Evangelist

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    "Roll the dice and take your chances"

    Seriously though, if you need a notebook you should buy one.

    Currently have a MacBook Pro 2.16Ghz and it will perform great with or without Core 2 Duo.

    I highly doubt you will run applications that will make a difference whether or not it was run on a Core Duo or Core 2 Duo.
     
    Pressure, Sep 29, 2006
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  6. cashmonee

    cashmonee Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    I agree. Get off the fence. The Core2Duo will have no effect on the problems. If anything it could make some things worse.
     
    cashmonee, Sep 29, 2006
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  7. pina

    pina Notebook Geek

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    get over it, sometimes I'm suspecting you of being a bot :p
     
    pina, Sep 29, 2006
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  8. buddy1065

    buddy1065 Notebook Evangelist

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    Does the RSD problem effect the MBP's also? I just came from the authorized Apple Macbook forum and there is such a long list of horror stories I can't believe it. The last post on the RSD thread says Apple probably found the solution with a newly designed mother board or something, so those who get a MB after week 35 should be OK. I'd rather just wait some more. If the new revisions are worse I will keep what I have.
     
    buddy1065, Sep 29, 2006
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  9. Joelist

    Joelist Notebook Consultant

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    Most of the issues with the Macbook's and Macbook Pros have been solved for. In the case of the Macbook Pro the heat has not been a problem since they changed logic boards.
     
    Joelist, Sep 29, 2006
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  10. cashmonee

    cashmonee Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    No the shutdown issue does not effect the MBP. Also, remember that Apple has the most vocal users. They praise and complain more than anyone else.
     
    cashmonee, Sep 30, 2006
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