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Dual core i5 vs quad-core Core i5
I have a mid 2011 iMac with a 2.5 ghz quad-core Intel Core i5... Looking to buy a new one to replace my loyal 2011 I find the new iMacs come with a 2.3GHz dual‑core Intel Core i5. I know there are faster ones but bottom end to bottom end would it be possible that my current processor is faster... -
Wait for Next Years 2018 MacBook Pro Update if You Can
Yesterday, Apple launched new updates to the MacBook Pro. This is 8 to 9 months after the 2016 release. The 2017 MacBook Pro's include the new 7th generation Intel Kabylake processors, faster graphics and SSDs. If you are coming from a 2015 MacBook Pro, they might be relatively substantial...- Mr. Dee
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- coffeelake intel macbook pro
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- Forum: MacBook Pro
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Definitely wait until WWDC to buy a new MacBook Pro
It is looking more likely a new MacBook Pro (Mid 2017) will be launching at WWDC 2017. Users can expect to see the addition of the Intel Kabylake processor. Part of what took so long was due to suitable part not being ready. Now they are and todays launch of a revised Surface Pro (2017) with the...- Mr. Dee
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- 2017 intel kabylake macbook pro wwdc
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- Forum: MacBook Pro
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iMac Pro Mockup
Just wanted to make a quick PS mockup of what I think we'll see in a potential iMac Pro. I made the bezels thinner, the chin thinner, and bumped up the display to 32.5". I used that size because I did some really quick approximate math (probably wrong, lol) to figure that if they went to 6K and... -
early 2009 iMac upgrade advice?
Hi folks, I'm new to this forum, and have very limited experience with upgrading computers, with the exception of RAM and battery replacements. I own an early 2009 20-inch iMac, 2.66 GHz Intel Core Duo, running OS X 10.9.5. I upgraded the RAM two years ago to 4 GB (1067 MHz DDR3). As one might... -
Switching to Verizon with T-Mobile iPhone 7
I purchased two iPhone 7s when they were announced, but unfortunately bought the T-Mobile version. I was aware of the whole Qualcomm vs Intel modem debate, but I didn't think I would want to switch to Verizon, so unfortunately I pulled the trigger before they had the SIM-free model available...- Howyalikdemapls
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- intel iphone 7 qualcomm switch carriers t-mobile verizon
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MacBook Pro 18W Quad-Core Processors Cancelled
The rumored 18W quad-core processors have apparently been cancelled. Similar to the 15", they were part of the H-series and did not have Iris graphics. However, a 15W (U-series) quad-cores are also expected be released with Kaby Lake/Coffee Lake processors next year. Apple have begun shipping...- Appleaker
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- coffee lake intel kaby lake macbook pro macbook pro 13 2016
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- Forum: MacBook Pro
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Make a new printer work?
I have a canon mg2900 printer. The driver is for 10.5.8 intel and up. I start the week with a G4 challenge in about 2 weeks. I'll definitely need a printer. Any ideas?- Adamscomputerrepair
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- intel ppc printer
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- Forum: PowerPC Macs
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Desktop Kaby Lake Processor Launch Details Leaked!
Desktop Kaby Lake Processor Launch Details Leaked! It’s All Happening At CES 2017! We can now confirm that Intel will announce the desktop Kaby Lake processors and Intel 200 Series chipsets on January 4 at CES 2017. The news conference will be held from 4:00 to 4:45 PM at the Mandalay Bay... -
Late-2016 vs Late-2013
Disclaimer: Let me first start by saying that I totally understand that benchmarks do not translate to real world performance. Secondly I understand that CPU Performance for Intel has basically Plateaued as Intel has started to focus on efficiency rather then performance. Also, as a note, I was...- HansumKingtut
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- amd intel macbook pro nvidia performance
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MacBook Pro 13" vs MacBook Pro 15" logic?
Hello everyone, Originally, I wanted to buy the new MacBook Pro 13". However, it came to my attention that the best processor upgrade for the new 13" is the Intel i7 dual core 3.3 GHz. However, if you do all the upgrades I would like on a 13", I'm almost at the same price of a 15" (while the...- Jeremyboy222
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- dual vs quad intel new macbook pro processor
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Future Macs: Intel's Road Map
In order to assist those who would like to better predict Apple's upgrade paths for its mobile lineup, I am offering some comments and links. Please feel free to add information or correct errors. Starting with Kaby Lake, Intel is offering three (or four if you distinguish by TDP) classes of...- Val-kyrie
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- intel macbook macbook air macbook pro
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- Forum: MacBook Pro
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ARM based MacBook Pro discussion [merged]
Note: Please merge if there is an ARM thread that is more fitting for my post but I couldn't find one after multiple searches and/or place it in the more relevant forum. Thanks. Here are the two important reasons why ARM will make it to the various other MAC platforms IMHO. 1) Security =- Full...- Omega Mac
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- arm intel macbook pro macos sierra
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- Forum: Apple Silicon (Arm) Macs
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Do you have the iPhone 7 Bug 'No Service' After Turning Off Airplane Mode?
Do you have the iPhone 7 Bug 'No Service' After Turning Off Airplane Mode? If so, what carrier are you using? -
Definitive Qualcomm (A1660/A1661) v. Intel (A1778/A1784) iPhone 7/7 Plus Thread
As many are aware, there are two different versions of the iPhone 7/7 Plus for sale in the US: Model A1660/A1661 (GSM/CDMA) with Qualcomm Snapdragon X12 Modem (LTE Advanced up to Cat. 12 downlink with 600 Mbps peak download speed) for Sprint and Verizon but also works on AT&T and T-Mobile...- Mr. Zarniwoop
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- cdma intel iphone 7 lte qualcomm
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Permanently load kext?
I'm not particularly knowledgeable with the command line or privy to kext functionality in macOS. I'm currently using Turbo Boost Switcher (a GUI for loading an extension that toggles turbo boost) and since FileVault is enabled, it prompts me for my admin password every time my MacBook sleeps...- Avenged110
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- disable extensions intel kernel extensions kext mac os x macbook os x signing turbo boost
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- Forum: OS X Mavericks (10.9)
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MP 1,1-5,1 Modify retail Intel 10GbE NICs to use Small Tree macOS Drivers
FOLKS, THIS WILL WRITE TO THE CARD EEPROM AND INCORRECT USAGE COULD RENDER YOUR CARD USELESS. THESE STEPS ARE SPECIFIC TO MY INTEL X520-DA2 10GbE CARD ONLY. HOWEVER, WITH SOME WORK THEY CAN BE ADAPTED TO WORK ON MOST INTEL NETWORK CARDS, BOTH 1GbE and 10GbE. PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK. Intel's... -
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When will Apple stop releasing software updates for core 2 duo machines?
Hi, I was wondering if anyone had an opinion on when Apple might stop supporting software updates for machines using Intel Core 2 Duo processors? Do you think the next major OS X release will still be supported on this generation of machines? -
i5/i7 Clamshell project
Hi all, I just picked up a couple graphite G3 clamshells, one of which being just for parts that doesn't run. I also have a spare i7 MBA 11'' I wouldn't mind stuffing into the spare casing. Looks like theres a guy who's done this and charging around $3k on ebay for an example. Anyone know of...- PatrickRolfsen
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- clamshell graphite ibook intel laptop macbook mba powerpc
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- Forum: PowerPC Macs
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When OS X led a secret life on Intel
Back in 2005 at WWDC, Steve Jobs revealed in dramatic taste, how OS X was developed to be processor agnostic from its inception. Early hints of this can be found in developer previews of OS X, which let developers target either PowerPC or Intel development. Even ancestor of OS X, NextStep and...