Apple macbook pro i5(2.53) or i7: Does anyone know how big the difference between the i5 (2.53GHz) and the i7?
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Since you plan on keeping it a long time (more than 5 years), it might be best to get the i7. However the difference between them does not appear to be significant. I too am about to buy a Pro. I was gonna get the i7 but after watching countless Youtube videos and reading reviews about it I decided paying $400 more from the 2.4 ghz i5 was not worth the miniscule bump in power. From what I gather on youtube, the 2.4ghz is capable of playing all current games on high or close to high settings (not extremely high though). I've seen videos of people playing everything from Modern Warfare 2 to Mass Effect 2 to Crysis with relative ease. I've also seen a video of someone testing how capable the i5 was at multitasking by running multiple programs at the same time. He had 3 VMware windows open + itunes + email + Dreamweaver and a few others open and it ran very smoothly. If you are planing on keeping your Pro for at least 10 years (not impossible) then you may as well get the i7. If like me you predict you might upgrade in 5 years or so, then I would get the 2.4 ghz i5. The difference between that and the i7 is rather small and not worth the extra $400. Check out this video for more info: www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0-l37pgqa0 In case the link isn't working just go to Youtube and type in "2.4 GHz Core i5 or Core i7 2.66 GHz MacBook Pro". Also, according to this review, the 2.4 ghz i5 is faster than the 2.8 ghz mid 2009 macbook pro: www.macworld.com/article/150146/2010/04/15inch_macbookpro_corei5i7.html
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The i5 processor is a new version. Better but not noticable for normal application. Unless you plan on using your computerms for online games or an thing that requires very high processing ability yout would not notice a difference. An upgrade in ram would give a huge boost on noticeable seen in practical use though.. in any computer. :) hope that helps
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That's one of my favorite MacBook Pro models! Nickname is "Glossy". Yes, that is the correct RAM type and speed, but the A1150 only supports 2GB of RAM. If you install 4GB, it will not recognize the additional memory. This is the second generation of Intel Macs, and the memory addressing is limited by the processor and the logic board. It's also a 32-bit processor, so you're going to be limited in your upgrading options (both software and hardware) going forward. If you are looking to speed this computer up, you might consider upgrading the Hard Drive to a solid state drive. It isn't as fast as RAM, but it will minimize the "spinning colored wheel" you're probably getting when launching apps or browsing the internet. You can get a small SSD for &lt;$100. Installation is tricky if you've never done it before, so you might be springing for labor. Hope that helps.
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If you spend the extra $300 on the more expensive MacBook Pro you get the following: - a faster processor (2.53GHz vs. 2.26GHz) - more memory (4GB vs. 2GB) - bigger hard disk (250GB vs. 160GB) These are all desirable things, however you can do the memory and hard disk upgrades yourself (probably for less than $300). It involves removing the bottom panel (something like a dozen screws) and replacing the hardware. I have not done it myself yet, but it does not look too difficult. I plan to wait for SSD and 8GB RAM prices to drop. The processor is about 11.2% faster, and I doubt that can be upgraded later. However, for me 11.2% is not a significant difference. The faster processor also generates more heat and uses more battery power, so it's a trade off. You could also increase performance with a faster hard drive, but that too would eat into the battery life (which is why I am waiting for the solid state drive prices to drop). Snow Leopard promises to run more efficiently than Leopard, so be sure to sign up for the Snow Leopard up-to-date program so you'll get the latest software when it comes out in September (it's a $10 fee). AppleCare is like an extended warranty. I believe you have up to a year after your initial purchase to sign up for it. It gives you an extra 2 years of service coverage and continues your telephone support after the initial 90 days. I am more of a do-it-yourself guy, so I didn't consider it, but it would be nice knowing you are covered. I bought it for my Mac Mini, but I never used it.
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unless your experenceing extreme heat (180F+) you have nothing to worry about the macbook pro's processors throw off some heat, currently I'm at 113F just on http://amazon.com. If the heat bothers you i suggest smc Fan control free software works great! but the computer's motherboard, logic board, processor, hard drive, ram all is constructed to withstand heats well above 180F i personally have had my mac up past 200 degrees that i7 loves to get hot but the fans do a good job at maintaing an ok temp so all in all in your fine dude.
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The processor is not the same ....the old version has : CELERON and the new one: APPLE ..... and I do prefer CELERON . Besides it is a little cheaper and it works excellent . I bought a red one .
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Ivy Bridge processors are coming out in a few days. They will hit Macs in June/July.I was considering an all-in-one but I'll wait for the refresh. Who knows, I might go for a Macbook Pro instead.
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The Asus has a better processor I7-4558 vs I7-4500u, The 4558 is what they use in current generation MacBook pro. Also the resolution is a bit lower on the Asus however that actually is a positive. I now have yoga 2 pro that has same display as series 9 and it is not as enjoyable as the asus. It has an excellent build quality and better tactical feel. Hope this helps
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Quad i7 is much more powerful. Careful with MSI products, too much high end gaming burns computer up insanely fast.
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I doubt it, though I can't be positive because I haven't hurtled towards the i5 like some of my lemming friends :) But since Apple made sure that you have to get a totally different connector, my guess is that it doesn't work! I would check with the Powerbag folks. (Just read the previous responses, so I defer to them. Ignore my Apple Rant :)
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The best is to double check with East Coast first. According to the product description, which includes :MacBook Pro 13.3" 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo (MC374LL/A, A1278, MacBookPro7,1) - Mid 2010MacBook Pro 13.3" 2.66GHz Core 2 Duo (MC375LL/A, A1278, MacBookPro7,1) - Mid 2010It should if your machine is one of the above two. I'm using one for past few months in an A1342 mid-2010 with no issues.
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Yes, I did. My 27" dual core gave me video problems, Apple allowed me to upgrade to the i5 quad core. I moved the Crucial chips to the new system. It also was a bit flaky but I traced it to a QuickTime problem. I ran the extended hardware diagnostics (1 hour memory test) the Crucial as well as OEM chips scored perfect. My problems were unrelated to the memory, it works fine. These problems were more "version 1.0" issues. It did give me a chance to sample Apple's customer service, and the experience was outstanding, exceeding all expectations.
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Well in reality there both good, but if you asked me id go with the i5 if I had the money, the i5 operates on 2.7ghz and the Intel Celeron well 1.9ghz. Right of the bat you can see the difference. Now if the money is not available for i5, I would not hesitate to take the Toshiba, its not that is slow or bad, its just there are better laptops out there. I hope this answered it.
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This unit has the newest I 7 processor that just came out this year. The lower priced unit does not. I was at the apple store before i came to this site. I am considering upgrading and have been paying close attention. From what I have seen that new processor is worth the money.
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The main difference as I understand it is the internal processor. The ME665LL/A (mine) was early 2013 and has a 2.7 GHz Quad Core Intel i7 (Ivy Bridge) processor with turbo boost up to 3.7 GHz. The newest has a Haswell quad core 2.3 GHz processor (seems slower - but the benchmark speeds seem faster for certain applications). Bottom line - there is very little difference.
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I just bought an HP dv6t and I have to say, I'm less than impressed for a number of reasons. So much bloatware, nothing works exactly the way I want it to...I'm also eyeballing the MacBook Pro, but I haven't made up my mind yet (I still have a window of time to return the HP). I've never owned a Mac before, but Mac owners swear by them. Windows 7 is a pain!
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To be honest I prefer the i7 but it depends on which it is I have an ideapad. It has i5.but it's maxed out at only 4 gigs