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    New Macbook Aluminum... 2.4 ghz vs 2.0 ghz

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by philosopherdog, Nov 26, 2008.

  1. philosopherdog

    philosopherdog Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,
    I'm trying to decide between these two machines. Here are my questions.

    1) can you turn backlighting off on the 2.4 model?
    2) do they both have the same battery life?
    3) do they both run at the same temperature. It would stand to reason that the 2.4 ghz processor would generate more heat.

    Thanx
     
    philosopherdog, Nov 26, 2008
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  2. Phil

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    1) yes
    2) same battery life
    3) same heat

    :)
     
    Phil, Nov 26, 2008
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  3. philosopherdog

    philosopherdog Notebook Consultant

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    Excellent. Thanx for the info.
     
    philosopherdog, Nov 26, 2008
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    philosopherdog Notebook Consultant

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    I had the 2.0 and took it back today for the 2.4. It's definitely snappier and the heat seems to be the same. I haven't tested the battery. The backlit screen is beautiful. You can shut it off if you're on battery power.
     
    philosopherdog, Nov 26, 2008
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  5. RogueMonk

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    ^^^^^ What he said.
     
    RogueMonk, Nov 26, 2008
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