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processor speed macbook intel duo core vs core 2 duo vs i5... refurbished macs
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<blockquote data-quote="chas_m" data-source="post: 1436347"><p>Simply put, the i(odd number like 3, 5 or 7) series are more recent. They run somewhat faster (not mind-blowingly faster, but definitely faster), they are much more energy-efficient, and thus they also run cooler.</p><p></p><p>The Intel Core 2 Duo has proven itself a workhorse chip but is no longer the latest version, in fact the iX series is now on its second generation. If you want the best bang for the buck, you want the latest machines (as always). Be aware that you'll also want to upgrade the RAM sooner rather than later, so depending on what Mac you get you may want to either max out the RAM at the time of ordering (the MacBook Air, the MacBook Pros) or get third-party RAM and upgrade later yourself (Mac Mini, iMac, Mac Pro).</p><p></p><p>As for whether the Mac is worth it -- you said it yourself, they're much better. As you already have one at work, you already know that they are. It's what the design industry uses as standard, and that's certainly for a reason.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chas_m, post: 1436347"] Simply put, the i(odd number like 3, 5 or 7) series are more recent. They run somewhat faster (not mind-blowingly faster, but definitely faster), they are much more energy-efficient, and thus they also run cooler. The Intel Core 2 Duo has proven itself a workhorse chip but is no longer the latest version, in fact the iX series is now on its second generation. If you want the best bang for the buck, you want the latest machines (as always). Be aware that you'll also want to upgrade the RAM sooner rather than later, so depending on what Mac you get you may want to either max out the RAM at the time of ordering (the MacBook Air, the MacBook Pros) or get third-party RAM and upgrade later yourself (Mac Mini, iMac, Mac Pro). As for whether the Mac is worth it -- you said it yourself, they're much better. As you already have one at work, you already know that they are. It's what the design industry uses as standard, and that's certainly for a reason. [/QUOTE]
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