Swad Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Its big brother got the upgrade - now little bro wants it too. Apple announced today the introduction of the Core 2 Duo Macbook, which includes the 64-bit processor and options for a dual-layer SuperDrive, 4MB of shared L2 cache, a 120 gig HD, and the same 'ole Intel GMA 950. The marketing-speak for the upgrade: Delivering a significant leap in performance, MacBook now ships with Intel’s next-generation processor. The Intel Core 2 Duo. A powerhouse processor, the Core 2 Duo brings 64-bit execution to the MacBook and offers performance that’s up to 25% percent greater than previous models. It looks like all other components are the same as the previous model, although prices have been favorably adjusted. Complete specs can be found on Apple's site. Who plans to get one? [Thanks to sandmanfvrga in Reader News for the tip!] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Specs are not the same as previous models. The low-end one is the same but with C2D. The high-end white/black get more memory, bigger hard drives, and DL superdrives, for the same money. Now the Black one is not being priced for just Black, you get a larger (120gig) hard drive over the White model. OK, so $50 for the Black. I'm just wondering if they have 802.11n Airport cards in them as well :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SquidCombo Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 I just ordered a black one. Estimated delivery date is Nov 22nd to Dec 01. Can't wait!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stadsport Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Refurbed Core Duo (original) MacBooks are now dirt cheap in the Apple Store: White (low), White (mid) and Black are now $899, $999, and $1099 respectively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swad Posted November 8, 2006 Author Share Posted November 8, 2006 Well, by specs I meant the parts are similar to the older model, even if the prices are different. I'll rephrase it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Luca Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 I'd really like to buy one of those, but first I want to hear user's opinion... I'm wondering if these new-gen MacBooks are affected by the same problems as the CD ones (overheating and loud vents). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 /me looks at his Core Duo MacBook and sighs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fearless Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Well it looks like it's a nice machine. It's a pity that the GPU's the same though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stadsport Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Because of their insane drop in price, I might pick up a black Macbook now and put a gb if ram in it. Personally I can live without the increased e-{censored} size that comes with the C2D, the only other advantage is dual layer SuperDrive (which I would have used at one point for PS2 games, but I have a HDLoader now) and the extra ram, which can easily be added. Still, glad to see they released it before the end of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erbic Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 *drool* I've been holding off buying a Macbook for this. Now I just gotta convince my dad that I WILL be paying him back for it and it'll finally be MINE. ALL MINE!!!! *evil laugh* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewno Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 What pisses me off is that they still aren't using x3000 video. If they implement that, man, I'd buy it in a heart beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elrithranduil Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Damn finally I can buy my first mac I was waiting for the macbook to get this upgrade fantastic think I will order it tomorrow have to convince my dad first though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SquidCombo Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 I'll post my review when I receive it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aberracus Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Munky!!!, the time came, go for your macbook CD2! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munky Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 uh... i bought a refurb MBP (core duo 1.83) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro17 Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Well, I'll add the new Core 2 Duo Macbook to the iMacs 17 inches and the Mac Pro as the good value for money offerings from Apple. I am not including the black one, though: with Eur 1,519 you can buy a laptop with specs comparable to the Macbook Pro. "Unfortunately" I don't need a notebook, I do all my computing at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiaboliK Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 i was planning to get one but i opted and bought an alienware sentia m3450 and it has the same specs as the $1299 white macbook except it doesnt have bluetooth and it has an extra inch to the screen its 14.3" and it only starts at $949 and after the 8 hours i had it before i had to rma it for keyboard and power button problems, the best part is it never got hot! not even anything over 70 degrees? its super speedy......now to wait and get it back before everyone starts getting thier macbooks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgrimes80 Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I'm glad to see the lines seem to be dropping the 512MB RAM standard... 1G should have been the minimum for quite some time now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_4e Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Well I'd have to say this is the first News post from this site that I'm not excited about, and quite honestly I wish I never heard. I don't mind the Core2Duo upgrade. I along with every other person on this sight knew that was coming. I can't believe the minimum specs of this. 1GB of ram and 100GB HD for $1,500? I think it's fair to say being patient always pays off. Hmmm :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro17 Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 i was planning to get one but i opted and bought an alienware sentia m3450 and it has the same specs as the $1299 white macbook except it doesnt have bluetooth and it has an extra inch to the screen its 14.3" and it only starts at $949 and after the 8 hours i had it before i had to rma it for keyboard and power button problems, the best part is it never got hot! not even anything over 70 degrees? its super speedy......now to wait and get it back before everyone starts getting thier macbooks! Alienware are quite expensive, so personally I don't see why buy one instead of a Mac, at least here in Europe. This is a magnificent notebook which should be fully compatible with OS X: http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx?Quick...1105,4294955427 Unfortunately they do not ship outside the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
non sequitur Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 welcome to the club. i have a first rev high end mbp, so i missed out on the c2d AND the processor upgrade AND the ram upgrade AND the hard drive upgrade. take a breath and realize that you have a mac. and 64 bit wont be useful for awhile(at least for me). w00t for mobile dual boot pwnage! it doesnt matter too much to me that i couldve waited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mebster Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I know this is a silly question but an answer would really be helpfully. What makes the new MacBooks Core2Duos 25% faster than their respected earlier models? The processors are still 1.83Ghz, 2.0Ghz and 2.0Ghz. Does it have anything to do with the 64-bit processors? But I though since Tiger was 32-bit and only Leopard ( when released) is to be 64-bit. Doesn't that mean it wouldn't make any use of this advancement unless you upgrade to Leopard when it's released? Basically what makes the Core 2 Duo different from the Core Duo (except the number 2 in the middle)? EDIT: Is anyone else feeling like they are being suffocated by Apple? I feel rushed. So/too much is happening so/too quick that we barely have/are given time to think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asap18 Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 there are many differences yet what you are basing you opinion is the frequency of the processors which has been disproved. The core 2 can complete the same instructions in one clock cycle while core duo do it in 2 cycles. There are many obscure yet significant differences. Plus core 2 duos use sse4 while core duo are stuck at sse3 instruction sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiaboliK Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 the core2duo 2.0ghz and up have 4mb L2 cache opposed to coreduo's having 2mb L2 cache max. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loukaniko Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Been waiting for this. The Mrs just put her order through Now I get to play with it ha ha ha. 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 1GB 667 DDR2 SDRAM - 2x512 120GB Serial ATA @ 5400 rpm SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW) Keyboard/Mac OS AirPort Extreme built-in Bluetooth 2.0 built-in $2114 AUD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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