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    Macbook 2gb Core Duo vs Macbook 1gb Core 2 Duo

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by PaulCky411, May 7, 2007.

  1. PaulCky411

    PaulCky411 Notebook Guru

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    OK... Here's my question

    If you had the opportunity to buy a macbook with the first intel processor 2.0ghz (core duo) w/ 2gb of ram for $1150 w/ a 120gb hard drive, would you do it? Or would it be worth it to just buy a new one for like $200 more for the Core 2 duo processor in it with 1gb less ram?

    (Reason for buying a mac is because I want to run Logic Pro music production software) - which would be better for me

    Any opinions are appreciated. Thanks!!
     
    PaulCky411, May 7, 2007
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  2. M@lew

    M@lew Notebook Evangelist

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    RAM is definitely more important. I'd get the 2GB RAM model. Core 2 Duo doesn't really make that much of a difference anyway.
     
    M@lew, May 7, 2007
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    MYK Newbie NBR Reviewer

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    I would definately go with the core 2 duo. With macbooks, a lot of heat issues were resolved with the newer models. You can always upgrade the ram later on.
     
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    hmm... looks like i have a decision on my hands...
     
    PaulCky411, May 7, 2007
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  5. MYK

    MYK Newbie NBR Reviewer

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    Ram is very important I agree, but like I said: You can always upgrade later. Check out reviews of both core duos and core 2 duos and then compare.
     
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    PaulCky411 Notebook Guru

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    yea i would figure the core 2 duo's are obviously better since they are newer and basically the standard of all the new macbooks... i was just wondering if it'd be a good deal to get that one i was talking about for $1150...

    now i'm thinking about being patient and looking around for a core 2 duo w/ 2gb of ram for the same price, but i doubt i'll be able to... right?
     
    PaulCky411, May 7, 2007
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    cashmonee Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Definitely Core2 if you are going to be using Logic. You will want all the processing power you can get. RAM is cheap.
     
    cashmonee, May 7, 2007
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    The Core 2 Duo is also 64-bit capable which will become important with Leopard.

    The Core 2 Duo models also come with 802.11n wireless capabilities, but I don't believe the Core Duo ones did.
     
    ltcommander_data, May 7, 2007
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    Ram is dirt cheap right now... Go with the Core2.
     
    KelchM, May 7, 2007
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    if you're trying to save money you could get a refurbished base model of the core 2 duo from apple for $949 and upgrade everything yourself.

    $949 (macbook) + ~$75 (state tax) + ~$70AR (2gb ram) = ~$1100

    so for about $1100 you could have a new macbook with 2gb ram and a core 2 duo processor. for another $75 you could upgrade the hard drive from 60gb to 120gb or to save money just get an external. Best of both worlds.
     
    showtime, May 8, 2007
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