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    macbook specs?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by syxbit, May 5, 2006.

  1. syxbit

    syxbit Notebook Evangelist

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    i'd consider getting a macbook (the ones that aren't out just yet) only if it has a dedicated gfx card.
    i see the new mac mini's use intel gfx, which is absolutely unacceptable for a company that claims to be better for gfx.
    anyone know the specs?
     
    syxbit, May 5, 2006
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  2. instapho

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    No exact specs yet, just rumors. I'm hoping for a dedicated video card as well, but integrated gfx won't bother me too much.
     
    instapho, May 5, 2006
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  3. xAMDvsIntelx

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    The updated Intel-iBooks should have a dedicated GPU in the 14" model at least, but I'm betting the 12" model will have a dedicated GPU too (Apple placed the same GPU in the 12" model as they did in the 14" model). I'm guessing the GPU will be ATI X1400/1300s or Nvidia 7400s.
     
    xAMDvsIntelx, May 6, 2006
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  4. syxbit

    syxbit Notebook Evangelist

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    i thought the macbook coming out was a 13.3" screen...
     
    syxbit, May 6, 2006
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    That's what I read too.
     
    cy007, May 6, 2006
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  6. xAMDvsIntelx

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    The iBook lineup is supposed to inclued a 13.3" notebook, but I'm uncertain of what GPU will be in it, that's all. Given Apple's past track record with the other iBooks they've released, the new 13.3" notebook should include a GPU that's in the rest of their notebooks.
     
    xAMDvsIntelx, May 6, 2006
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    a friend is considering a macbook pro, how does she know it doesn't have the heat and battery problems? i really have no idea
     
    totti, May 6, 2006
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    I've read in more than one place Apple will eliminate the 12" & 14" and go with a 13.3". All speculation at this point.
     
    chase17, May 7, 2006
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    my money is on intel 950 for the video card. which sucks but after i've played with os x 10.4.5 i have given up on ever wanting a mac box of any kind.
    scott
     
    scoot1212, May 7, 2006
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    I thought they were coming out with a 12.1
     
    gridtalker, May 8, 2006
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  11. instapho

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    13.3" MacBook to come tommorow? (thinksecret.com

    Normally I don't trust these rumor sites too much, but they've been right on the money recently (17"mbp).

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    Nothing beats a true Mac! :D unless you dislike OSX in general :(
     
    instapho, May 8, 2006
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  12. jackyz

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    any chance of this getting a glossy screen ? :p
     
    jackyz, May 9, 2006
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  13. djpharoah

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    come on nvidia 7400.

    guys what would the aprx price range of this about?
    with the core duo?
     
    djpharoah, May 9, 2006
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    $1199(low end) and $1399(high end) is my guess
     
    raiderlax27, May 9, 2006
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