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  • Kamal
    Administrator
    • May 2002
    • 28835

    #16
    Re: FAO Mac Owners

    well said, though if I was to get the 17" MBP,it's still nearly a grand more than any 17" Dual Core Notebook PC you'd get...
    www.mjwebhosting.com

    Jib says:
    he isnt worth the water that splashes up into your asshole while you're shitting
    Originally posted by ace_dl
    Guys and Gals, I have to hurry/leaving for short-term vacations.
    I won't be back until next Tuesday, so if Get Carter is the correct answer, I would appreciate of someone else posts a new cap for me

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    • asdf_admin
      i use to be important
      • Jun 2004
      • 12798

      #17
      Re: FAO Mac Owners

      here is also a good place to look for a reduction in cost. they are refurb but still carry the year warranty. if i trust any company, it will be apple.



      it updates at least a couple times a week. so not too bad.
      dead, yet alive.

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      • asdf_admin
        i use to be important
        • Jun 2004
        • 12798

        #18
        Re: FAO Mac Owners

        I am also stuck between mac pro & macbook pro. I kinda like the desktop overall, but having all that 64 portable firing power is pretty nice.
        dead, yet alive.

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        • asdf_admin
          i use to be important
          • Jun 2004
          • 12798

          #19
          Re: FAO Mac Owners

          Here is some more news.

          The new Xeon L5320 and L5310 processors consume only 12.5 watts of electricity per core, using 35-60% less power than the existing quad-core Xeons.The L5320 operates at 1.86 GHz and the L5310 at 1.60 GHz. They both feature 8M bytes of on-die cache for faster memory data communication. In quantities of 1,000 units, the L5320 is priced at US$519 and the L5310 at $455.
          No word on whether or not Apple is planning on using the newest Quad-core processors in upcoming Macs, despite persistent rumors of Apple introducing a 8-Core Mac Pro. These new processors, however, feature a slower clock speed (1.60GHz, 1.86GHz) than the existing less power-efficient (2.66GHz) Clovertown Quad-core processors.

          For readers interested in the top end of performance, Intel revealed last week that later this year, they will be releasing a higher end 3.0GHz version of its Quad-core Xeon for customers who aren't concerned with power consumption.

          The current 2.66GHz Quad-cores or these upcoming high end chips appear to be the most likely candidates for future 8-Core Mac Pro models, as power consumption is not a major consideration for Apple's high end desktop machines.
          dead, yet alive.

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          • asdf_admin
            i use to be important
            • Jun 2004
            • 12798

            #20
            Re: FAO Mac Owners

            yes some more.

            when searching for "Mac" in the UK Apple Store, the listing for the Mac Pro is:
            Mac Pro
            Now quad-core or 8-core processing power.
            Configure yours today.

            Rumors that Apple would incorporate two of Intel's Quad-core chips into a Mac Pro to produce an 8-core Mac Pro have been ongoing since late last year.

            Update: Apple appears to have found it and have removed the text from their site.
            dead, yet alive.

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            • futura
              Getting Somewhere
              • Jun 2004
              • 249

              #21
              Re: FAO Mac Owners

              Originally posted by Kamal
              well said, though if I was to get the 17" MBP,it's still nearly a grand more than any 17" Dual Core Notebook PC you'd get...
              I have to disclose I used a student discount to get my MBP. That put it at $2500 w/o shipping.

              I priced out an equally (as equal as I could get) Dell Inspiron and it was $200 less.

              I just priced it out again (Dell) and came to around $2,271 with the similar features.

              I compare Vista Ultimate to OSX. Plus you get the other iLife software, et. al. bundled.

              I felt like $200 wasn't enough to quibble. A grand, sure. Another assumption: for a laptop, I'd rather spend a bit more for something quality that's going to last because it's going to be dragged around to who knows where. Whereas my desktop sits at home safe and sound. So, going off-name for a laptop is a bit riskier in terms of quick, reliable support. Certainly, both Dell and Apple have their support issues as well.

              If you truly price out TCO, I can't find much proof that the Apple is that much more expensive than a comparable PC TCO.


              Besides - you lust after brushed aluminum and the glowing white Apple on the back of the case like the rest of us. Dive in, the water's fine.

              Go MBP. You're a power-user. You'll regret the MB.
              may the groove be with you

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              • feather
                Shanghai ooompa loompa
                • Jul 2004
                • 20895

                #22
                Re: FAO Mac Owners

                I'm also saving up/waiting to get a 15" MBP. Besides Parallel, there's also CrossOver which does the same thing. Not too sure about how they perform against each other though.

                i_want_to_have_sex_with_electronic_music

                Originally posted by Hoff
                a powerful and insane mothership that occasionally comes commanded by the real ones .. then suck us and makes us appear in the most magical of all lands
                Originally posted by m1sT3rL
                Oh. My. God. James absolutely obliterated the island tonight. The last time there was so much destruction, Obi Wan Kenobi had to take a seat on the Falcon after the Death Star said "hi and bye" to Leia's homeworld.

                I got pics and video. But I will upload them in the morning. I need to smoke this nice phat joint and just close my eyes and replay the amazingness in my head.

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                • miketpoto
                  Shabisquik The Ghetto Queen
                  • Jan 2005
                  • 4223

                  #23
                  Re: FAO Mac Owners

                  Pretty certain that quad-core MBP's are coming out along with leopard annouced April 15th. Leopard is definite unless something really changes between now and then... been beta testing it for a while.

                  Dom, I would get a MBP but not the 17", way too big and doesnt travel well... no matter how thin they make them, it's just not a practical laptop size.

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                  • Lrn
                    Are you Kidding me??
                    • Jan 2005
                    • 3233

                    #24
                    Re: FAO Mac Owners

                    sweet defianly gonn await till the 15th before i look into buying anything thanks for the heads up

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                    • Caley Martin
                      MCast Resident DJ
                      • Oct 2004
                      • 2636

                      #25
                      Re: FAO Mac Owners

                      there is no way in hell quad core chips are coming to MacBook Pros just yet... not until 45nm is the standard and heat goes down... however, an update IS coming... more than likely with the upcoming Santa Rosa platform in May, slightly faster CPU, faster system bus, flash on board, etc etc...
                      For your aural infusion of Caley:
                      http://mcast.mercuryserver.com
                      http://soundcloud.com/caleymartin
                      http://ultrawizardsword.net
                      RA: Caley

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                      • feather
                        Shanghai ooompa loompa
                        • Jul 2004
                        • 20895

                        #26
                        Re: FAO Mac Owners

                        Quad core mbp? :eek:

                        i_want_to_have_sex_with_electronic_music

                        Originally posted by Hoff
                        a powerful and insane mothership that occasionally comes commanded by the real ones .. then suck us and makes us appear in the most magical of all lands
                        Originally posted by m1sT3rL
                        Oh. My. God. James absolutely obliterated the island tonight. The last time there was so much destruction, Obi Wan Kenobi had to take a seat on the Falcon after the Death Star said "hi and bye" to Leia's homeworld.

                        I got pics and video. But I will upload them in the morning. I need to smoke this nice phat joint and just close my eyes and replay the amazingness in my head.

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                        • Kamal
                          Administrator
                          • May 2002
                          • 28835

                          #27
                          Re: FAO Mac Owners

                          I was pretty close to picking up a Sony Notebook for my b'day, in fact the one I had my eye on has actually fallen $200 in price. But after this thread, I'm pretty sure I wanna dive into the world of Apple at least once to see what the fuss is all about.

                          15" MBP will defo be on the charts next year.
                          www.mjwebhosting.com

                          Jib says:
                          he isnt worth the water that splashes up into your asshole while you're shitting
                          Originally posted by ace_dl
                          Guys and Gals, I have to hurry/leaving for short-term vacations.
                          I won't be back until next Tuesday, so if Get Carter is the correct answer, I would appreciate of someone else posts a new cap for me

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                          • miketpoto
                            Shabisquik The Ghetto Queen
                            • Jan 2005
                            • 4223

                            #28
                            Re: FAO Mac Owners

                            Originally posted by Caley Martin
                            there is no way in hell quad core chips are coming to MacBook Pros just yet... not until 45nm is the standard and heat goes down... however, an update IS coming... more than likely with the upcoming Santa Rosa platform in May, slightly faster CPU, faster system bus, flash on board, etc etc...
                            Your sources are defintely speculating a hell of a lot less than mine... I kinda look forward to disappointing them

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                            • Caley Martin
                              MCast Resident DJ
                              • Oct 2004
                              • 2636

                              #29
                              Re: FAO Mac Owners



                              my sources are stuck up my asshole
                              For your aural infusion of Caley:
                              http://mcast.mercuryserver.com
                              http://soundcloud.com/caleymartin
                              http://ultrawizardsword.net
                              RA: Caley

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                              • asdf_admin
                                i use to be important
                                • Jun 2004
                                • 12798

                                #30
                                Re: FAO Mac Owners

                                Mike!

                                Bigger is not better?

                                I am almost bought a G4 for 700 the other day. I cleaned around my desk, printed out the 200+ page manual and asked myself are you willing to buy this out dated technology and be happy? I said no. I like the 17 inch, but you are correct probably 15 would be nice in the sense of travel and what not. Fuck. Options. I just can not wait to see Apples new line up. Gonna be smoking whatever it is.
                                dead, yet alive.

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