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    macbook pro CD v macbook C2D

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by tim2006, Nov 26, 2006.

  1. tim2006

    tim2006 Newbie

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    Have the opportunity to switch from a macbook pro CD to a black macbook C2D. Tempting with the new processor. Use regular computing.
     
    tim2006, Nov 26, 2006
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    Erm, no. Don't bother. Not unless you have a dire need for a DL dvd burner. And a larger initial HD. And a gig of ram standard instead of 512.

    C2D is nice, but not worth the upgrade to from CD. They will both become obsolete at about the same time period. 64 bit processing won't really take off for probably another 2 years, in which time both processors will be fairly obsolete.
     
    hollownail, Nov 26, 2006
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  3. Redline

    Redline Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    X1600 vs Intel integrated...thats ur question right there.
     
    Redline, Nov 26, 2006
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  4. tim2006

    tim2006 Newbie

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    how about glossy vs matte
     
    tim2006, Nov 26, 2006
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    easyeye Notebook Consultant

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    I think both MB and MBP comes with either glossy or matte.
     
    easyeye, Nov 26, 2006
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    cashmonee Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    That is a personal preference. I hate glossy, but there are tons who swear by it. Go to your local Apple retailer and look at the screens side by side, see which you like.
     
    cashmonee, Nov 26, 2006
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    ubercool Notebook Deity

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    Glossy is clearly better, so personal preferences should not play a role in your recommendations.
     
    ubercool, Nov 27, 2006
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    cashmonee Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Where is your evidence for that?
     
    cashmonee, Nov 27, 2006
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    dnjjr Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've heard that the matte screens on Macs offer superior (i.e., more accurate) color rendition, for what it's worth. And IMHO, the glossy's reflections are a pain.
     
    dnjjr, Nov 27, 2006
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  10. hollownail

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    whoops!!!

    Sorry, thought you said MBP CD vs. MBP C2D.
    My previous post is... irrelevant for the m ost part.
     
    hollownail, Nov 27, 2006
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  11. tim2006

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    What do you mean? which would you go with MB C2D or MBP CD
     
    tim2006, Nov 27, 2006
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    javablaze Notebook Enthusiast

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    I made the same decision last week. Ended up with the Blackbook C2D.

    Here's what I found in my research..

    Choose MackBook Pro for:
    -Games or 3D rendering (discrete graphics)
    -More Memory (up to 4GB)
    -Larger Screen with better viewing angles
    -Express card slot
    -FireWire 800

    Choose MacBook for:
    -Portabililty (smaller and lighter)
    -Comparable speed in 2D use
    -Slightly better battery life
    -More durable casing
    -Cost
     
    javablaze, Nov 28, 2006
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