New Mac-User in Need!

Hey guys, I'm about to make the big switch from XP Tyranny. I am looking into a MacBook White 2.0 with the following specs:

• 2.0 Ghz Intel Dual Core Processor
• 1GB DDR Ram
• 80GB Hdd
• Superdrive
• Etc...

I am just wondering is this last years model as it is NOT the Dual core 2 processor?, would it be seriosly worth paying £200 more for the latest Dual Core 2 Model? Also will this come with all the very interesting software (iLife, Frontrow iChat etc)

Another quick question when are we expecting leopard to be released?

Thanks Guys.

Lee

LeeNug said:

Hey guys, I'm about to make the big switch from XP Tyranny. I am looking into a MacBook White 2.0 with the following specs:

• 2.0 Ghz Intel Dual Core Processor
• 1GB DDR Ram
• 80GB Hdd
• Superdrive
• Etc...

I am just wondering is this last years model as it is NOT the Dual core 2 processor?, would it be seriosly worth paying £200 more for the latest Dual Core 2 Model? Also will this come with all the very interesting software (iLife, Frontrow iChat etc)

Another quick question when are we expecting leopard to be released?

Thanks Guys.

Lee

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This looks to me like the intel dual core 2. Last years model only shipped with 512mb of ram, but this years which is the dual core 2 comes with 1Gb ram standard.
I would ask where you are buying it from to double check that it's the intel core 2 duo. I have seen some bench marks and apparently they can be up to 25% fast than the older gen macbooks. Personally I would (and have) spend the extra money to order a intel core 2 duo.

This will come with all the latest software.

As far as leopard, it's anyones guess, there have been rumors about an apple event on Feb 20 but that's just rumor.