Mac Mini vs. Macbook... MacBook (2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 1 GB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, 8x SuperDrive) WhitevsMac Mini (2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 1 GB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, SuperDrive)I just want the faster computer, so does that .16 Ghz really make that big a difference? Mac Mini vs. Macbook... MacBook (2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 1 GB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, 8x SuperDrive) WhitevsMac Mini (2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 1 GB RAM, 120 GB... » Read More Mac Mini vs. Macbook... MacBook (2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 1 GB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, 8x SuperDrive) WhitevsMac Mini (2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 1 GB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, SuperDrive)I just want the faster computer, so does that .16 Ghz really make that big a difference? « Show Less
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You also have to compare the Front Side Bus (FSB). Higher FSB matters more than the clock speed.
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I Have see a little bit better boot time and system stability. Model Name: MacBook Pro Model Identifier: MacBookPro5,2 17-inch, Early 2009 Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor Speed: 2.66 GHz Number of Processors: 1 Total Number of Cores: 2 L2 Cache: 6 MB Memory: 4 GB Bus Speed: 1.07 GHz
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The Mini is very popular for this purpose. Several friends use them (even the previous version) and love them. I'm planning to buy one myself in the next few weeks. I get full 1080p when attaching my MacBook, so I expect no different from the Mini. But I would get it with 2 GB of RAM (you can add it later or order direct from Apple with the RAM upgrade as a build-to-order option).
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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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Nope. The new mac mini uses flash memory that is soldiered on to the logic board. There is no connection point for an HDD at all. What you get when you buy it from Apple what you will ever have. You can use a USB 3 enclosure to add more HDDs though. With USB 3 its about as fast as an internal drive. Same goes for the ram, soldiered on, so max it out as much as you can before purchase.
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I upgraded my ram to 2GB right after I got this MacBook, it is cheaper to upgrade by yourself, mine only cost $60 for 2GB ram. If you bought from mac, would be $150 more..It is also super EASY to install the ram anyway...I'm a girl, I did it very easily. I have been using the new ran for couple months and does not have any problems.
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In response to your post. The processor difference in terms of ghz won't be major, the ram should compensate for that although it serves a different purpose. Check what cache and front bus speed is for the HP, the apple's is 600+ mhz and 4 mb cache. So check those up. It really depends on ur use. If u require a larger screen then go for the hp. If u want more portability and a better os (my opinion at least), go for the mac. Just remember that if u go for the hp, u can't load mac os on it, whereas with the mac u can load both vista and tiger. Also, I would say the build quality on the apple is much better than Hp's i've seen (the plastic is much higher quality). Be sure check the model out IN PERSON to see the build quality. Check if ur down with that new shiny fimsy plastic Hp's been using.
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Since they have i3, i5, and i7 in their new MacBook Pros, they will more than likely have the i3 or i5 in the Mini. I don't see the price dropping on this model since the prices for their other products have remained the same.I haven't seen the sales numbers on the Mini or Air...I just can't see many of them being sold since the computer market is being changed with the tablet style machines.
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They actually run on the same operating system, just the mini is smaller. I would reccomend the larger one. It's easier to read!
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I assume you are referring to the system RAM? If so, then yes it matters. RAM (Random Access Memory) allows the computer to run more programs and functions at the same time. I believe this particular Macbook Pro only goes up to 8GB of RAM. You can install the RAM yourself or have an Apple dealer install it for you. I don't think Amazon offers a different model with the installed 8GB of RAM. If so then go for it, assuming you have the cash for the purchase. I hope this helps.
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It was for sure... Some years ago, but you have to understand that the Intel Core 2 Duo is a bit old for Today standard CPU. And for Graphic Design software, 1GB RAM will be not enough. Photoshop and software alike, commonly require at least 4GB RAM (and more is better) in the machine to run smoothly.I would recommend the newest Mac mini above this old iMac.
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pretty much the difference between the MacBook and the MacBook pro is simply the battery life and size. The MacBook pro has a battery life up to 7 hours, and the MacBook is up to 9 hours. Also a MacBook pro weighs 4.5 pounds and the MacBook weighs 2.03 pounds. For more info about the difference between MacBook pro and MacBook got to http://www.apple.com/macbookpro/ and http://www.apple.com/macbook/
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You add the 1.83 MacBook to your shopping cart from here:Apple MacBook MA254LL/A 13.3" Laptop (1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo, 512 MB RAM, 60 GB Hard Drive, DVD-ROM/CD-RW Drive)- White
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I don't believe there are any differences besides the clock speed. Everything seems identical (same chipset, RAM size/speed, disk model, wireless model, etc) and the only difference the i7-4510u has is an increased clock multiplier. I can say that 1.8 GHz base clock has proven more than enough for anything I need from this computer (read: educational Solidworks, light games/transcoding, productivity, 50+ tabs), and combined with the ssd and ample RAM, I doubt the difference would be significant unless you had heavy single-threaded workloads. It seems that this model has been marked down more because people rarely look at the clock speeds, and this is the cheapest i7 model (also the cheapest with 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD, my constraints); the market for the other one would be more professional.
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If you want a good price but don't mind shopping elsewhere, try this site:http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.aspx?model=MacBook+2%2E0GHz+Intel+Core+2+Duo+%2813%2Dinch+White%29MUCH cheaper because it comes with two 1gb in the kit.Hope this helps
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From the reading I did, it made no difference. I can't confirm this. My imac runs so much faster now with the 4 ram slots filled, but I have no idea if it would run even faster with 2
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No the mini uses laptop memory. As far as Mac go this specific memory is only for the MacPro and maybe an Xserve... Not sure about the Xserve though