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#1 2006-07-30 1:54 pm
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This are the new Core2Duo machine, will see how MacPro compare in 1wk
interesting time 
http://reviews.cnet.com/4321-3118_7-6544161.html
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#2 2006-07-31 1:07 am
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Re: This are the new Core2Duo machine, will see how MacPro compare in 1wk
The Core 2 Duos seem cheaper than the Core Duos...
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#3 2006-07-31 2:19 am
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Re: This are the new Core2Duo machine, will see how MacPro compare in 1wk
Okay, who forgot to tell pcguy that cnet is a total smurf?
Find something a bit more helpful here.
That said, a C2D powered MacPro would definitely be a nice crown of performance. Now, please excuse me while I eyeball the E6600. 
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#4 2006-07-31 2:30 am
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I think he either honestly forgot that about CNET or simply posted that particular article in a rush to beat the next poster to the story.
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#5 2006-08-03 7:46 am
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Re: This are the new Core2Duo machine, will see how MacPro compare in 1wk
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I think he either honestly forgot that about CNET or simply posted that particular article in a rush to beat the next poster to the story.
Did I? wowwee, am I the first to post the article?
what is the prize for being first? 
As for cnet being total "smunf", is it any better or worst as compare to ar... MacAddict magazine, where every Apple product from beginning of time is rated 4.5 out of 5 star. 
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#6 2006-08-03 11:04 am
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Actually, yes. MacAddict Mag >CNET.
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#7 2006-08-03 6:56 pm
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MacAddict magazine doesn't always praise all of Apple's products. In fact, that is one of the main reasons why I enjoy the magazine - they are truly honest.
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#8 2006-08-03 11:10 pm
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I'd usually reject anything that MacBoy says on face, but... I agree with MacBoy.
Hell, there was a VERY nice panorama tutorial/guide in the last issue.
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#9 2006-08-07 10:22 pm
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Re: This are the new Core2Duo machine, will see how MacPro compare in 1wk
MacPro specs:
Two Dual-Core Intel Xeon "Woodcrest" CPUs (2 / 2.66 / 3 GHz)
8 DIMM slots (up to 16 GB RAM)
1 double-wide PCI Express graphics slot
3 full-length PCI Express slots
4 HD bays (up to 2 TB of SATA HD space), 2 optical drive bays
5 USB 2.0 ports, 2 FireWire 400 ports, 2 FireWire 800 ports
Dual Gigabit Ethernet
Optical and analog audio in/out
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#10 2006-08-07 11:17 pm
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Re: This are the new Core2Duo machine, will see how MacPro compare in 1wk
Crossfire or SLI support under Windows? (Or OS X for the matter)
8x 30" displays. 
8x cores asuming Kensfield is pin compatable...
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#11 2006-08-08 3:02 am
Re: This are the new Core2Duo machine, will see how MacPro compare in 1wk
mm...aren't the MacPro Xeon's based on Core2 anyway?
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#12 2006-08-08 5:54 am
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Re: This are the new Core2Duo machine, will see how MacPro compare in 1wk
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mm...aren't the MacPro Xeon's based on Core2 anyway?
Same common architecture (Merom/Conroe/Woodcrest) known as Core 2, but different chips than the Conroe or Intel Core 2 Duo.
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#13 2006-08-08 6:10 am
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Re: This are the new Core2Duo machine, will see how MacPro compare in 1wk
What I want to know is how come the new Mac Pro doesn't have the Core 2 Duo?
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#14 2006-08-08 8:34 am
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Re: This are the new Core2Duo machine, will see how MacPro compare in 1wk
Cause they can't be used in dual CPU configurations. Thus the Xeon.
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#15 2006-08-08 8:52 am
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Re: This are the new Core2Duo machine, will see how MacPro compare in 1wk
This is good stuff, price seem reasonable for the level of hardware provide.
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#16 2006-08-08 5:04 pm
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Especially compared to Dell.
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#17 2006-08-08 5:29 pm
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pcguy wrote:
This is good stuff, price seem reasonable for the level of hardware provide.
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#18 2006-08-08 7:20 pm
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Re: This are the new Core2Duo machine, will see how MacPro compare in 1wk
Up to four 7300GTs? Color me unimpressed.
I'd much rather see two X1900XTs in that monster.
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#19 2006-08-08 10:38 pm
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Re: This are the new Core2Duo machine, will see how MacPro compare in 1wk
Hmm, leaning towards SLI/Nvidia instead of Crossfire/ATI(AMD)?
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#21 2006-08-08 11:28 pm
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Re: This are the new Core2Duo machine, will see how MacPro compare in 1wk
Yeah, they are there for the BlueRay/HD-DVD...
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#23 2006-08-09 12:23 am
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Re: This are the new Core2Duo machine, will see how MacPro compare in 1wk
Hmm, looks like Apple has designed this motherboard to last them a while. They just keep adding better GPUs, different memory daughter cards, bigger CPUs (dual quad core), larger capacity HDs and bigger opticle drives!
Can someone please tell me why Pioneer, maker of a $1000 Blu-Ray, cutting edge, rights-removing DRM-infected, high-tech, next-gen, way-cool drive made the #_)$(# thing IDE?
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#24 2006-08-09 8:16 am
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Re: This are the new Core2Duo machine, will see how MacPro compare in 1wk
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Especially compared to Dell.
If you say so 
although I don't agree, if you look at something like Precision490-690, the price should be close even without those famous Dell "coupon", I will just leave it at that.
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