Macbook pro with merom

Gazz · 11-06-2006, 07:17 PM

Good job there :thumbup:

64705 · 11-06-2006, 08:12 PM

Ja, sweet laptop.

CpTn_lAw · 11-06-2006, 11:47 PM

Hey hell surfers!! i'm getting my macbook pro in core2duo 2.33ghz (T7600) with 2Go of DDR2 667Mhz and a 160 htachi 5400 rpm HD. I'll get it probably tomorrow, and i'll post screens about putting the beast out of the box, installing, etc... but, i'll also put screens of the windows xp instalation. I'll try up super pi so that the people here who are perhaps waiting for macbook pros review will get one.
I just can tell you all that i can't wait

until i see it being deliver right at my door...it's been three months i'm waiting for it!! there were rumor at the begining.
well, it's dinner time so i'll see yall soon...

as always, have a nice evening everybody :thumbup:

Edit: It's DDR2 667Mhz not 533...i can be very dumb sometimes...

CpTn_lAw · 11-07-2006, 05:57 PM

Hey guys! The macbook pro arrives tomorrow on 10:00 AM in france time...Can't wait!!
I don't know if i'll be able to post pics of it tomorow, cuz i have a very intense day...but perhaps on thursday!!

I'll keep giving news until the moment i have it!! bye!

CpTn_lAw · 11-07-2006, 10:01 PM

what has really attracted me in the apple products, is that it is very easy to dual boot , i will install a native copy of windows xp, and i'll be able to run my mac as a native pc with no performance issue. So i'll be able to continue making LAN parties with my good friends, without having to worry about what programs are compatible or not.
Plus, it is only 1" thick when closed. I need maximum portability as i need to do all my coding exercises for the college (java coding..not very interesting) So the 15.4" model fits perfectly with my attents. (i hope it is english to say that...:bucky!: )
i also want to play a lot of music and record some. With garageband it's really easy to make up some cool stuff. (i'll definately ask Santa for a couple of logitech Z-2300 speakers...)
;)
your specs are very cool LoneStrider!! Geforce 7600 go in 512Mo....that is awesome!!
I have been impressed by the raw performances of the core2duo T7600...better than an AMD FX-62! that is just amazing.

I'm afraid the pics for the instalation of windows will come later, cuz i don't have enough money to buy one...

Well it's 23h00 here in france and i'm getting tired, i've had a long and intense day of mathematics and english!! So, see ya tomorow everybody, and have a nice day/afternoon/evening/night ! ciao ciao

Gazz · 11-08-2006, 12:16 AM

Pics

LoneStrider · 11-08-2006, 12:33 AM

what kind of vidcard do you have and how long is its batterylife?

and of course, how much'd you pay for it?

CpTn_lAw · 11-08-2006, 01:54 AM

Well it's got a ATI mobility X1600 256Mo ; Apple says that the autonomy is now of 5 hours, a big gain due to the merom processor.
The base price for the specs i chose is 2,609 € but, my father's work allow me to get a 10% immediate rebate, so i paid (actually it's my 18 yrs old birthday present) 2.347 €
I get it on tomorow morning, and as there are train strikes, i won't go at the uni, so i'll have the full day to test it and enjoy it!!

LoneStrider · 11-08-2006, 02:19 AM

/smack in the face

wow, thats ALOTTA money. but a macbook pro is very very stable me hears. you gonna have some good times with that thing. nice vidcard too. im going for something like a 1000 dollars less. maybe 800:

no macbook, that REALLY is too much.

Intel® 945PM / ICH7-M Chipset
14.1" WXGA Crystal Clear 1280x768 (6214W)
1024MB DDR2 PC5300 - 667MHZ Dual Channel up to 2GB
2.00 GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo T7200 4MB
120GB 5400rpm. SATA Hitachi
nVidia Geforce Go 7600 512MB
DVD-RW Dual Layer Burner (All)
Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG 54Mbit
MS Windows XP Home NL
12 Cell + 6 Cell Standard Battery (idle: 4,5 hours, full power: 2 hours. great processor of theirs, 5 hours is much. bear in mind that you need to take 2 hours off minimum when using big applications/games)
4 x USB 2.0 port, 1 x Firewire, 1 x VGA out
built in Cardreader and Bluetooth

current budget: 777 euros
cost: 1700euro
just 1000 to go.
300 underway, next month 300 also. makes 1400. mhh. another 3 months waiting XD

CpTn_lAw · 11-08-2006, 05:36 PM

Hey everybody!! i'm writing to you with my macbook pro!!! and mmmh...i must say it is very very fast...everything i launch is imediately displayed and even with ten applications running, switching between the windows is imediate and using them is very very fast!!

The installation:

i received it at 15h30 in the afternoon, well packed. I was trembeling of impatienceand i opened it...The cold aluminium was intact, i got the mac out of the box, opened the screen and started..
The batery was full (95%) and the mac started quick.

the configuration of mac OSX was perfectly intuitive and fast, i was very impressed

Connected to internet 6 min after booting for first time via my livebox in wifi. I'm currently sitting on my sofa.

I used my ipod as a exterior storage and carried all my photos and movies, music etc...in approx 15 minutes. (very very effective with fire wire 400)

Configurating mac os X is a child's play. It is extremely intuitive and simple, quick, beautiful...

I tried the built-in iSight camera and it is smooth, quick, and with a fairly god resolution!

all the programs run smooth...this computer is a dream!!

Still need to download boot camp and a copy of windows, but for the moment this computer has overpassed my attents...
I'll post some screens later!!
See you all around!!

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