dollystereo said:
Whats Wrong with Core Duo 1, is almost the same than Core Duo 2, you will not see benefits os the 64 bit adressing in a laptop. And the speed is like 15% faster and extremely hot. (More than yonah)
I cant speak for everyone but I am waiting for C2D MBP for a couple of reasons.
1. The current model is Gen 1. While there is has been patches that fixed many of the problems I would like a Gen 2, Where some of the hardware glitches have been cleaned, minor they are.
2. Adding 6 more months of software compatibility. With a new laptop every 6 months, it generally gives you six more months of your system being in date with the software. With my average rate of a computer of about 4 years, I am still using my 667mhz powerbook from 2002. So it is a difference of 1/8 extra software compatibility life.
3. 64 Bit software compatibility there is a time shortly where applications will be requiring 64 bit. Not just about memory management but just calculating big numbers, or more precise floating points faster.
4. Value, Apple has an issue of deprecating costs of their products overtime, The 17" MBP cost as much as they did 6 months ago. So if you get it when it is new. It is the best time for value and cost (for the latest system).
5. The +/- 15% speed increase does help, it is a difference of waiting 1 hour to run a simulation vs 50 minutes. Also on day to day tasks It is enough make some things from useable to smooth. For example on my powerbook Terminal with Anti-Aliasing works Ok for normal tasks, but when I am using apps with more advanced text (like a color text editor) It still works at a workable rate but it just slightly on the annoying scale so I need to turn off Anti-Aliasing fonts. If my system was 15% faster it should be enough to handle that task. While the current MBP are fast enough but who know what apple will come up with in 3 years that makes MBP feel sluggish and a C2D MBP work without a hitch.
6. Heat as long as it is the engineered parameters is not much of an issue for me. My Powerbook already runs hot, Hotter then normal lately because all the apps now put more demand on it. I Habitually rest the laptop on a lap table of some sort. And up here in the north east it is nice on a cold day. Just put a blanket on and rest the laptop on your feet, in short time you feel warm and toasty.
7. Personal Status, while it is not technical or logical, by my reputation people expect me to have the best system, and they are already confuse that I do most of my work off a 4 year old laptop. But when I upgrade I want a system that I can brag about a little and show off my Bling. Apple makes nice looking systems so getting a system that is the top performer even for a little while make me feel good. And I look good using it.
8. Time saved for the laptop. I started saving for a new MacBook Pro when the 17" MBP was released. I finally have the money for it (I avoid being in dept as much as possible plus I needed to save a bit more for emergencies). But if I wait just a little bit more, I can get something a bit better.
9. Chance for something new. While I am not betting on anything new with the case or new extra features on the new MPB other then processor upgrade but by waiting a couple weeks, we may be able to get a higher res iSite (Or one that you can face an other direction, (which would be handy for recording lectures), New Case design, better video card, Faster Wireless, more Max RAM... Probably not but there is a chance and who know it could come in handy.
10. Apple Pride, I get a C2D macbook pro and guy gets a C2D dell. I can still make him feel inadequate.
