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Intel iBook Processor Speculation

Appleinsider speculates on what today's MacBook Pro processor bump might mean with respect to the upcoming Intel iBook.

Apple's MacBook Pro was upgraded from 1.67GHz and 1.83GHz models to 1.83GHz and 2.0GHz models respectively. In additional there is an option for a 2.16GHz Build-to-Order model. To review, Intel presently has the following Yonah processors in their product line:

T1300 (Single) - 1.66GHz
T2300 (Dual) - 1.66GHz
T2400 (Dual) - 1.83GHz - MacBook Pro 1.83GHz
T2500 (Dual) - 2.00GHz - MacBook Pro 2.00GHz
T2600 (Dual) - 2.16GHz - MacBook Pro BTO

Low Voltage Versions
L2300 (Dual) - 1.5GHz
L2400 (Dual) - 1.66GHz

While it appears there is no reliable information available on what will be used in the Intel-based iBook, the Single Core T1300 1.66GHz model has been mentioned as the possible candidate for use in the upcoming iBook. With the upgrade of the MacBook Pro line into the 1.83GHz+ models, it opens up the possibility that Apple could use the 1.66GHz Dual Core processor in the iBook.

That being said, previous speculation by ThinkSecret suggested that Apple was planning on using the Dual Core Low Voltage version of the Yonah processors (1.5GHz and 1.66GHz) in the Intel iBook.

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78 months ago
Are there specs posted on the "low voltage" power consumption compared to the dual cores? I'd like to know how much more life one might be able to get with this proc.
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78 months ago
Just use something and get them out the door...
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78 months ago
I vote for low-voltage. Let an iBook be an iBook, and a Powerbook... err... MacBook Pro be a MacBook Pro. (damn you apple for that name change)

Something to keep in mind: what will Apple use for 12" and 17" models of MacBook Pro when they come out? I'd suspect you'll see the 1.67 core-duo in the 12", and the 2.167 in the 17".

Then again, Apple could stay simple and use the 1.83 in the 12" and the 2.167 in the 17".

My point though is that you have to account for the low-end MacBook Pro's that will come out in a month or two, and the iBooks still have to come in under that. So, my bet is on low-voltage versions.
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78 months ago

Are there specs posted on the "low voltage" power consumption compared to the dual cores? I'd like to know how much more life one might be able to get with this proc.


not sure how official this is, but found this PDF

http://pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/2005/1122/kaigai225_04.pdf

Intel Core Duo: 31W
Intel Core Solo: 27W
Low Voltage Duo: 15W
Ultra Low Voltage Duo: 9W
Ultra Low Voltage Solo: 5.5W

I think Ultra Low Voltage processors are not out yet. due in April, I believe.

arn
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78 months ago
I say give the ibook as much juice at it can hold!
But it's gotta handle it - as a likely laptop for first time mac buyers- if it's glitchy it makes the whole line look rotten.
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78 months ago

not sure how official this is, but found this PDF

http://pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/2005/1122/kaigai225_04.pdf

Intel Core Duo: 31W
Intel Core Solo: 27W
Low Voltage Duo: 15W
Ultra Low Voltage Duo: 9W
Ultra Low Voltage Solo: 5.5W

I think Ultra Low Voltage processors are not out yet. due in April, I believe.

arn


sounds right
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78 months ago
I'll take a 12"/13" MacBook with a low voltage dual 1.5 without optical drive. Imagine the battery life on something like that... :cool: :D
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78 months ago
For comparison, what is the current draw of the G4's used in the PB's? Perhaps one could get some ballpark figures of the MBP battery life by comparing the two?
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78 months ago
So, the price difference between the dual/solo @ 1.66GHz is only about $30, but could be less when you're purchasing thousands upon thousands.

It would be so much nicer to have a dual in the iBook and Mini.

Wouldn't that help with Rosetta?
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78 months ago
Wouldn't they want low volatage for the iBooks. I would think that the people purchasing the "i" line would want a better battery life rather than a bump in processor power.

Probably goes hand in hand with the rumors that the iBooks would be released in April along side the ultra low voltage of the Intel chips that would be released in that month.
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