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SamGuy wrote:

You can get the same (or better) slot-loading superdrive at newegg.com for $35 and installation is easy.

Really?!  Can I get the link please?

pottymouth wrote:

Apple wrote:

Introducing new MacBook and MacBook Pro models

Apple today introduced new models of the MacBook and MacBook Pro. MacBook Pro models feature the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors (running at up to 2.6GHz with 6MB of shared L2 cache), larger hard drives (up to 300GB), and 2GB of memory standard in most models. They also include the latest NVIDIA graphics processors — with up to 512MB of video memory — and an innovative Multi-Touch trackpad, first introduced in MacBook Air.

The three new models of the MacBook feature faster processors and hard drives: sleek white 2.1 GHz and 2.4 GHz models with 120GB or 160GB 5400 rpm hard drives and a stunning black 2.4 GHz model with a massive 250GB 5400 rpm hard drive. The 2.4 GHz MacBook ships with 2GB of memory standard, expandable up to 4GB across the line.

Available immediately, the new MacBook and MacBook Pro models start at just $1,099 and $1,999, respectively. [Feb 26, 2008]

Called it!
Linkiepoo

wellfleation wrote:

Other changes known to have been made to the systems are subtle, but worth noting. Buyers of the 13.3-inch MacBook may be disappointed to learn that the new processors, while faster overall, represent a step backwards in terms of their onboard memory cache: the earlier 2GHz and 2.2GHz Core 2 Duo processors carried 4MB of Level 2 cache, while the new models sport only 3MB each.

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Yeah, I had spotted that.  That's one of the reasons I'm still trying to decide whether to return my 2.2 model when it arrives (that, and the fact that they'd have to BTO the replacement which would add even more time to the wait).

I'll be getting one next week, the 15" 2.5GHz, as I've also been patiently waiting, too patiently, even though it's kind of obvious that the motherboard is actually on the cusp of being replaced for a more optimized one for the new 45nm chips, and one of the next upgrades will be a 1GHz FSB.

The MB/MBP are constantly being upgraded.  If everyone keeps saying "well, this upgrade is almost out," no one will buy a new Mac...ever.  I can understand waiting for some things, but on the other hand, if you want a new one, get it.

That said, it's funny to think that when the FSB goes to 1 ghz, it will be ten time faster than mine.....haha.

decker wrote:

I'm excited. 

Code:

Current                  Coming Soon
iBook                    MacBook Pro
700 MHz G3               2.5 GHz Core 2 Duo
10.3.9                   10.5
100 MHz bus              800 MHz bus
640MB 100MHz RAM         2GB 667 MHz RAM
ATI Mobility Radeon      NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
16MB VRAM                512MB VRAM
120GB 5400 HDD           250GB 5400 HDD
12” @ 1024x768           15” @ 1440x900
Combo Drive              8x SuperDrive
802.11b                  802.11n

Holy smurf..

Yeah, that'll be fun

wellfleation wrote:

I read benchmarks where the new MBP when compared to the older ones show there is no significant improvements in performance.... I do have the ram maxed at over 1 gig and I repair Permissions all the time (which takes 3xs as long when compared to my MBP). This may be a Leopard issue though?

The "new laptops are out" enthusiasm has officially lost all its wind in my mind, and I really think that since we are dealing with an identical computer on the outside and the biggest real user difference is multitouch and VRAM, I'm going to delay buying one unless something literally forces me to require it. Multitouch would be the only thing standing between me and getting the last revision for much less, performing just as well. This update really feels like an echo of the Rev. A MacBook Pro.
Is your old 'book running Leopard? As I've upgraded through the cats, I've noticed that repairing permissions always takes less and less time on the same computers. I don't know how you do it, to me that sounds like an unusable computer.

To clarify, this is my 1GHz PowerBook that gets the eternal spinning beachballs that will not give me the option to Force Quit requiring hard restarts many times per day, choppy play full screen low res Quicktime movies, etc. This occurs on my side as well as my kid's side of the Mac. Should I do a clean instal? I'v been waiting for DisWarrior to get off their lazy asses and post their free update (that's been ready for purchase for weeks now) for months now hoping it may be able to solve these issues.