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    duo core vs duo core 2

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by yankee doodle, Sep 12, 2006.

  1. yankee doodle

    yankee doodle Notebook Enthusiast

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    i plan to get a macbook this week, i was wondering what is everyones opinion on these chips, should i wait to get a duo core 2 macbook whenever they release it, or just dive in and get the current macbook. if any what are the major differences is any, thanks all for the replies.
     
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    We probably won't see Merom in the MB for a long while. There is some difference in performance, depending on what you're doing. Some apps have 20% increase, others have no increase. it will run hotter, as the TDP is higher, but as to how much of a difference the higher TDP will make... not sure.
     
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    thanks hollownail, but i mostly plan on using it for general web surfing and some report writing nothing to extense, no gaming or stuff like that, thanks for the reply. p.s would you know by chance if i wanted to add some ram, would the apple store do it for me right on the spot, i wanna buy the macbook and go. i also would like to know if you guys recommend purchasing an separate firewall and anti-virus software thanks for the reply
     
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    Uh, not sure on that, but I'd imagine the Apple store could do some of the ugprades, especially the ram upgrades on the MB. But really, it's an easy DIY upgrade and you'll save some money ordering the ram and doing it yourself.
    Are you going with 1 or 2 gigs? I doubt you would need more than 1.
     
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    i plan on getting one gig, i browsed other sites for ram prices there were 130 dollar range, apple charges 100 for the upgrade. what is your opinion on firewall and anti virus software, thanks hollownail
     
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    well, for OS X... not really sure.
    Dont' really need anti virus and well, firewall should be done through your router, not software.
    Hrm, yeah, upgrading to 1 gig for $100 is a good price.
     
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    thanks hollownail for you help, its kinda awkard from goin to pc to mac, like a few of my pals say when you go mac you never go back.
     
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    xbandaidx Notebook Deity

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    Thats because you become evangilized (enlightened) to the mac world.

    My favorite thing is when people watch me on my MB at school and see either expose or something they go "WOW" and when I show how simple something is they express that it seems so much easier and less hassle than XP.

    Whenever I hear the Windows startup sound at school, I just shudder.
     
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    So true! I hate having to use my Windows machine. It is just a pain. Even Vista was a pain, but for other reasons.
     
    cashmonee, Sep 13, 2006
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