Intel Launches Low Cost Quad-Core Mobile Processor and New Core 2 Duos
Over the weekend, Intel added five new mobile CPUs to their product line. The most notable addition is a Core 2 Quad Q9000 processor which is a quad-core processor that runs at a speed of 2.0GHz and is available for only $348 in 1000 unit lots. The cost of this quad-core chip is significantly less than its earlier counterparts. Acer has already announced a new Quad-core notebook based on the chip and priced at only $1800. Meanwhile, at least one site has suggested that Apple could do the same with a new 17" MacBook Pro model which is due for an update.
Even if Apple does not adopt this new mobile quad-core processor, Intel has also added four new dual-core options that would be suitable for either Apple's notebook or iMac product line. The new processors include a 2.53GHz, two 2.66GHz and a 2.93GHz model. Apple's current notebook offerings top out at 2.8GHz as a build-to-order option. Apple could also use these processors in the expected iMac updates.
Even if Apple does not adopt this new mobile quad-core processor, Intel has also added four new dual-core options that would be suitable for either Apple's notebook or iMac product line. The new processors include a 2.53GHz, two 2.66GHz and a 2.93GHz model. Apple's current notebook offerings top out at 2.8GHz as a build-to-order option. Apple could also use these processors in the expected iMac updates.
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41 months ago
Hmm… Quad core at 2.0 GHz or dual core at 2.93 GHz. Not sure which Apple will use. Maybe both, w/ one as BTO. But I think I'll wait until Nehalem comes to the Mac before buying a new Mac.
41 months ago
Hmm… Quad core at 2.0 GHz or dual core at 2.93 GHz. Not sure which Apple will use. Maybe both, w/ one as BTO. But I think I'll wait until Nehalem comes to the Mac before buying a new Mac.
If you don't want a Mac Pro, you'll be waiting until Q1 2010.
41 months ago
So I would guess that the Macbook Pro gets refreshed in April or May with an update of 2.53 standard and 2.66 for the higher end.
41 months ago
If you don't want a Mac Pro, you'll be waiting until Q1 2010.
The knower of all has spoken.
41 months ago
If you don't want a Mac Pro, you'll be waiting until Q1 2010.
what about slightly updated Macbooks and Pros? Still around april/may/june?
41 months ago
what about slightly updated Macbooks and Pros? Still around april/may/june?
They were the most recent lines updated, so they will probably be mid-late '09 before the next updates.
For now, I'd rather have either the fastest dual core.
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A fast dual core with the Nvidia chipset along with OpenCL and Grand Central should be a good combination for years to come :)
41 months ago
Ok somebody has to ask it, so it might as well be me. Quad core 2.0Ghz vs 3.06Ghz Duo? Discuss.
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