1.83 Ghz Core 2 Duo or 2.0 Ghz Core Duo???
Just curious if anyone would know which would be faster, a 1.83 Ghz Core 2 Duo or a 2.0 Ghz Core Duo. I saw both listed on the refurbished Apple site. The original 2.0 Core Duo has a Superdrive (not that I really have a need for one but you never know). Both have the same size harddrive and RAM. The difference in price is $50 more for the 1.83 Core 2 Duo. I am leaning towards the 1.83 Core 2 Duo with Combo Drive only because it is newer, even though the drive is slower. Does anyone have any thoughts or advice or a direct comparison between the two?
Thanks,
Thom
If it matters, the core 2 duo is a 64-bit processor, while the core duo is 32-bit. C2D also has 802.11n support (draft-n at this time, but it's upgradeable).
While the processor is 64-bit, the system is still limited to max 3 gb of RAM, so there are no huge advantages other than the fact that it's a tad bit faster; very few applications are optimized for the newer 64-bit processors anyway. I'd say it's a wash. Get the C2D if you want the "latest and greatest" 2nd generation model, there are always subtle differences between generations. If it doesn't really matter, just get the core duo.
As for the drive, there are 7200RPM sata laptop drives available on the market now; a 80 gig Hitachi will set you back about $100. It's a painless upgrade process.
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