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Macbook 1.83 vs 2.0 - goosegunner - 10-05-2006
Just wondering if there is a significant performance boost between the two?
Any difference besides the .17Ghz and the superdrive?
refurb
1.83
$949
2.0
$1099
I don't think I need a super drive in a small portable.
gg
Re: Macbook 1.83 vs 2.0 - dbow - 10-05-2006
I have had both a 1.83 and a 2.0 MBP, I couldn't tell much difference at all. A Superdrive can be a very handy thing to have though.
Re: Macbook 1.83 vs 2.0 - mattkime - 10-06-2006
generally with computers you need something to be at least 2x as fast to notice the speed difference. a 170Mhz difference is nothing.
Re: Macbook 1.83 vs 2.0 - Ken Sp. - 10-06-2006
Buy either from Amazon and get a new one for less when you calculate the taxes in Most states.
The 1.83 is better via Amazon
Amazon is free shipping and no tax except WA.
Make sure it is from Amazon, and not an affiliate store
From
http://www.macintouch.com/
13" MacBooks (after rebate):
1.83GHz/Combo $999.99 2GHz/SuperDrive $1199.99 Black 2GHz $1399.99
Purchase by: Postmarked by: Rebate amount:
Amazon.com Rebate
Rebate offer: Get $100 from Amazon.com with this rebate.
10/24/06 11/24/06 $100.00
Total Rebate Savings: $100.00
Re: Macbook 1.83 vs 2.0 - OWC Larry - 10-06-2006
Put the breaks on that purchase, IMHO.
Wait for the Core 2 Duo equipped update. Will be the same money or less for what is so much faster. The iMacs got updated to the Core 2 Duo a month ago, It's got to be pretty darn soon (surprised not already done as Dell and laptop makers done). the price went down, the speeds went up and the performance with the Core 2 went way up.
Core 2 Duo is a 64 bit processor vs. Core Duo only 32 bit.
My 2c
Re: Macbook 1.83 vs 2.0 - dbow - 10-06-2006
It might be a good idea to wait but if you don't it won't be any big deal. The mags that have actually gotten a hold of production machines say about a 7% speed bump and the same or worse batt life.
http://pcworld.com/article/id,127021/article.html
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,2009280,00.asp
Re: Macbook 1.83 vs 2.0 - yeoman - 10-06-2006
Larry, thanks for the "heads up" and explanation. Ta.
Re: Macbook 1.83 vs 2.0 - goosegunner - 10-06-2006
Larry I have been thinking the same thing. My hunch is the Macbook Pro will get the Core 2 duo and the Macbook will stay the same. Kind of like the imac vs the mini.
A price reduction would always be nice though.
I just need to get something that will run XP for my daughters School needs.
gg
Re: Macbook 1.83 vs 2.0 - bradsdad - 10-06-2006
Think of it this way: If any new mac portable gets the core 2 duo, the others will either go down in price or get a bump of their own. So waiting could net you a macbook for less than todays amazon or refurb prices.
My question is what is real benefit for the black macbook? Is the case really more durable? Don't worry, I'll search the forum...
PS: Don't you just hate TLAs?