Is the MacBook core 2 duo a 486?

OnyX reports my MacBook processor model as being an 80486. Isn't the 486 rather dated already?

Onyx should not be used for anything but troubleshooting purposes, and only on a backed up system.
All Intel CPUs have cores based on an original design that have been modified to meet today's needs.
What you are seeing is the core design, not the optimizations that have been added onto it. It just indicates that you are using an Intel Mac, as opposed to a PowerPC Mac.

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Does the MacBook Core Duo 1.83 CDRW/DVD support reading DVD+R DL Disc?

As above

According to this your iMac has a double-layer superdrive. According to the specs for the MacBook, the combo drive in the low-end MacBook does not support dual-layer discs.

MacBook Core Duo vs. MacBook Core Duo 2: does it matter?

I'm poised and ready to click BUY, but I still have a couple of questions. I'm moving on from my iBook G4, to a MacBook. I thought I was ready to go for the new MacBook Core Duo 2, but then I saw the refurbished MacBook Core Duo--and a refurbished MacBook Pro for the same price as a new MacBook. Now I'm confused all over again!
So, what's the major change between Core Duo and Core Duo 2? And is it possible for the MacBook Pro to be too much computer for me? In addition to the usual Apple stuff, I use Microsoft Office 2004, Photoshop Elements 4.0, and FileMaker Pro 8.5.
One last question, is it true that the text appears smaller on the MacBook than on the iBook G4?

In case anyone is interested--I ended up buying the MacBook Core Duo 2, 1.83, with an upgrade to 1MB. I was THIS CLOSE to getting the refurbished one, until I found out that the Core Duo 2 runs cooler than the original. Since I use my soon-to-be-replaced iBook on my lap 101% of the time, temperature was a huge consideration for me. In fact, when I first made the switch to a laptop, I bought a PowerBook and returned it after, oh, an HOUR of use, due to first degree burns (okay, not quite). When I called Apple, they told me that the computer was not a LAPtop, but rather a portable computer. I "ported" it right back to them.
Wish me luck with my new MacBook!!! I'll come back and let you know how it goes--good, bad, or otherwise! (I always feel like not enough people post good news...)
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MacBook core duo Sept. 2006 - the audio is a mystery. Any analogue out has bass boost with bass distortion. With digital out, by USB or Airport Express Airtunes, the frequency response is normal. Somewhere, Apple put in an analogue bass boost.. why?!

Since new, my Macbook core duo has sent all audio to all analogue outputs with frequency distortion. Some physical hardware or firmware in the analogue section adds a bass boost to the frequency response of the audio.... And, this boost adds bass frequency distortion to most, if not all, of the audio analogue output.
This happens for all audio sources, players, iTunes, videos, streaming audio/video, movies... any sound source available to the Macbook. No-one with whom I have talked about this problem, has ever heard of it. Not elegant ideas for reducing it are to use equalisers on players and iTunes. iTunes even has a preprogrammed "bass reduce" on its equaliser, as if it knows already that this inherent bass boost "feature" has been built into the Macbook, and cannot be defeated by the user.
The digital audio is of sufficiently high quality to play well on a very good to excellent sound-system; so, it's a shame someone has mucked around with the frequency response of the analogue conversion, by designing the frequency distortion right into the computer. This motherboard, (which includes the sound-section), has been replaced, along with the speakers, and everything sounds exactly the same as it was before.
To receive a flat frequency response and no frequency distortion, I listen on one receiver using Airtunes, (it doesn't matter whether or not the analogue or digital output jack is wired analogue or connected via optical cable.... the freq. response is flat); and I listen on a high-end stereo system using an USB output port to an A/D converter, passing the analogue result using long patch-cords connected to the "line-in" jacks of the stereo. The bummer is that most of my audio sources are not derived from iTunes... hence, I cannot use Airtunes with Airport express for them. I've tried using "Airfoil" without luck. The sound becomes distorted with sibilance and other frequency anomalies.
Question: has anyone else discovered this sound imperfection in any Mac product? And, does anyone know if Apple is aware of it? Finally, has anyone found an Apple fix for the problem; or, at least, come up with better solutions than I have?
Thanks heaps for any impute and answers you may supply!! junadowns

Army wrote:
This might not help you a lot, but if you want a stable system, try using packages from the repo wherever possible, look at the news before you update your system and don't mess things up (like bad configuration etc.).
When it comes to performance, you won't gain much by compiling linux by yourself! Just use the linux package from [core] or if you want a bit more performance, install the ck-kernel from
[repo-ck]
Server = http://repo-ck.com/$arch
(this has to go to the bottom of /etc/pacman.conf)
(use that one which is best for your cpu (in your case this might be the package linux-ck-corex).
Hmmm, Linux-ck-corex doesn't even load.. I am now trying to install the generic one. Hope it works.
Edit: I will first try linux-lqx...
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Is the ram in my Imac Al compatible with my macbook Core Duo???

Is the ram in my Imac Al compatible with my macbook Core Duo??? The ram in my Imac is 2x 1GB.
Thanks,
KANE

Hi KANE,
all Intel-Macs, with the exception of the Mac Pro, use the same kind of RAM-Modules .
Specs are: 200-pin DDR2 SDRAM SO-DIMMs up to 1.25” in height. The SO-DIMMs must be DDR2-667 (PC2-5300) compliant and must be unbuffered, unregistered, 8-byte, nonparity, and non-ECC.
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What is the max capacity of HDD for MACBOOK core duo

My macbook core duo can use a 160gb (or more) HDD, cant it?
Message was edited by: phamhainguyen68

Hi
Welcome to Apple Discussions
Specs for a current model Core 2 Duo MacBook can be found here:
http://www.apple.com/macbook/specs.html
Specs for the earlier model Core Duo MacBook can be found here:
http://support.apple.com/specs/macbook/macbook.html
I have an early model Core Duo MacBook (about 18 months old) and I've increased the HD to 160 GB, split into two partitions for OS X and XP. No problems.
Bob

Step-by-step guide to upgrading a MacBook Core Duo from 802.11g to 802.11n.

Hardmac.com has post a step-by-step guide on how to upgrading a MacBook Core Duo from 802.11g to 802.11n using an 802.11n card from the Mac Pro desktop. The upgrade was also tested and confirmed to work with the AirPort Extreme 802.11n at 802.11n speed.
There is no reason that a similar upgrade shouldn't also work with the MacBook Pro.
http://www.hardmac.com/articles/71/

Hardmac.com has post a step-by-step guide on how to
upgrading a MacBook Core Duo from 802.11g to 802.11n
using an 802.11n card from the Mac Pro desktop. The
upgrade was also tested and confirmed to work with
the AirPort Extreme 802.11n at 802.11n speed.
There is no reason that a similar upgrade shouldn't
also work with the MacBook Pro.
http://www.hardmac.com/articles/71/
Gino,
Interesting how the Apple 802.11n Enabler installed on the MacBook with no problems using the CD that comes with the AirPort Express.
I must try that.
Thanks for the post!
William

Is there a difference between the Intel Core 2 Duo & the Intel Core Duo?

I am looking to buy a new laptop, and I wanted to know if there is a big or major difference between the Intel Core 2 Duo processor, compared to the Intel Core Duo.
I currently have a powerbook G4 and it has a 1.67 GHz PowerPC G2 Processor, which I have noticed isn't that great, I can't download the new snow leopard software update, nor watch movies from Netflex and other stuff like that. Its pretty annoying, so that is why I was asking about the difference between the other two processors, I want to know if it doesn't matter or which one is the best before I buy.
I'm pretty computer dumb when it comes to this stuff that's why I'm asking.
Thanks in Advance.
- Heather Tel

Core 2 Duo processors are newer and more powerful (and thus faster) than Core Duos. Apple's current notebook computers all use Core 2 Duos, so if you buy new, that's what you'll get. The earliest MacBooks and MacBook Pros had Core Duos in them, but the last of those models was discontinued late in 2006.

I bought an iphone 4. I have a MacBook Core Duo running 10.4. My husband has a Core Duo 2 running 10.5.8. Is there a way to move my ical and address book info. to his computer so I can sync with my new iphone?

I bought an iphone 4. I have a MacBook Core Duo running 10.4. My husband has a Core Duo 2 running 10.5.8. Is there a way to move my ical and address book info. to his computer so I can sync with my new iphone without upgrading software.

Hello hbell,
is there any reason that you do not want
to upgrade to v10.5.? Suggest you call
1-800-275-2273 Apple Support. Automated call
yet if you call back you can get in touch with an
Apple Software Specialist. They may be able to ship
you Leopard so that you can synch your new iPhone
to you own computer. Have the serial numbers of your
Mac and iPhone written down and ready for them.
As far as transferring data to your husbands MacBook
so that you can sync your iPhone on it I am really not
sure. Seems like a lot of trouble to get your data onto
your iPhone.
Good Luck,
A

Leopard roars on macbook core duo

Hi folks
just to inform you, I have a macbook core duo 1.83 Ghz with 1Gb RAM and wondered whether Leopard would be okay for it. Well, I just upgraded and after numerous updates I can confirm that they did a great job, no speed loss so far detected.
I could not find any info about this topic on the net so that's why I posted this message.
have fun
Marco

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Macbook (core duo) - supports 'n' ?

Just to clarify...
The original macbook (core duo) does not support 'n' speeds correct? I have applied the update and profiler lists my airport card as 'extreme' but I seem to be able to connect only at 'g' speeds.
Wanting some clarification. Thanks...

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MacBook Core Duo will not load pages on known working router

I've got the original Core Duo black MacBook running OS 10.6.5 that's having problems with Wi-Fi. It will connect to networks at my school, but at home, it will connect (very slowly) to my Linksys G Router that works with my phone, my iPod touch, and my Early 2008 Aluminum iMac (OS 10.5.8), but it refuses to load web pages in Safari or Firefox, as well as it will not load the iTunes Store. If I turn on Internet Sharing at the iMac, I can use that signal to access the internet. This is not a distance issue as it has worked well in the past and the router is right next to the iMac I am using for Wi-Fi right now. I have had the issue before, but it wouldn't load pages from any Wi-Fi source, so I replaced the AirPort card with a genuine Apple 802.11N card, thus resolving that issue. I have tried resetting the router and the modem, but this has not helped.
Thanks in advance.

Have you checked for firmware updates for the router?
If you connect to the router via Ethernet, can you get to the Internet without issue?
~Lyssa

How much of a difference is there between 2 GB and 3 GB RAM in Macbook Core Duo 2 GHz

I upgraded the memory in a Macbook Core Duo 2.0 to 2 GB, as per Apple specs, but now find that the unit could handle 3 GB. Is there a significant difference between 2 GB and 3 GB running Tiger and for light uses such as word processing and web surfing? Would it be worth the expense upgrading to 3 GB? Also, could such an upgrade be done with a 2 GB stick plus a 1 GB stick or do the two sticks have to be identical?
Thanks.

I'm assuming that you have a model 2,1 since that's the only one with the 3gb limit. Since the difference between 3gb and 4gb is only $12 it's up to you. http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/MacBook/DDR2/
OWC tests have found that there is a slight speed increase with having two 2gb sticks in rather than one 1gb and one 2gb. Your model is in the gray lines at the bottom of the graph. http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/Memory_Benchmark/Apple_MacBook/
You can put two 2gb RAM sticks in your model 2,1 but it can only use 3,3gb. This is a hardware limitation and cannot be changed. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3_GB_barrier
To see which model you have go to the Apple in the upper left corner and select About This Mac, then click on More Info. When System Profiler comes up check the Model Identifier.

Refurbished MacBook Core Duo or New MacBook Core 2 Duo w/Edu Discount?

I'm interested in getting an Apple notebook for school and can't decide whether to get the new MacBook Core 2 Duo and use my student discount or just get a refurbished MacBook Core Duo for a few hundred less. Is the Core 2 Duo chip worth the extra money? I plan on using it for my design courses, which use the Adobe and Macromedia suite of applications. Oh, and I plan on playing WoW on it as well.
Thanks!

Well theres a few important details here:
What version of the Core Duo were you after (Basic Middle or Black) for refurb?
What version are you thinking of for the Edu Discount?
Personally i'm going to university next year and am Planning on buying a Macbook in about March or June (What ever model is out then hopefully a 3rd revision). But from what is out the greatest value out of all Macbooks to date is the Middle Version of the MBC2D.
In the Core Duo generation, the jump from basic to Middle wasn't big. You got a slightly faster processor and Super Drive. Now for the same price difference you not only get the bonus C2D processor you get 1GB of Ram, A Superdrive, and a 80 GB Hard drive. For that reason, the best value i would say is the middle version of the C2D Macbooks.
You may not think that you really need 1 GB of Ram or a 80 GB Harddrive but after using a mac mini (which i unfortunately returned) I quickly realized how slow these machines are without sufficient ram. If you plan on using the Adobe suite which is not yet UB you will have a rough time without at least one gig of ram. By then it would probably be UB, but still, programs like Photoshop and Cinema 4D (If you are taking any computer animation courses) will not run well with just 512 MBs. Leopard, i'm expecting will also recommend aproximately 1 Gig of ram. If you plan on playing WoW and doing Work (Exactly what i'm planning on doing on MB) i'd go for 1 Gig of ram at least no matter what generation you get. The 80 Gigs is also in my opinion required if your running bootcamp. 60 Gig HD is insufficient, because, after being formated and having both Mac OSX and Windows XP (Or Vista) on it, the 60 GB HD may end up as more of 52 Gig HD which isn't much space to devide between to Operating Systems. (After installing +your suites that gives you like 45 Gigs to split+Music or videos you may have... brings you down to like 37 GBs + the 10 Gigs you should keep free for your computer to run fine that gives you about 27 Gigs to devide as freem space). If you plan on only running OSX then 60 Gigs should be sufficient if your not doing video editing. But if you want to run Bootcamp I'd get at least 80 Gigs (I'd go with 120 but the jump in price from 80 to 120 is huge compared the jump from 60 to 80). This is why i think the Middle CD2 is the best Macbook because you get 80 GB HD with 1 Gig of ram, a faster processor and they throw in your Superdrive from a relatively small jump in price. When looking to make a purchase try to get the cheap upgrades if they will help (Eg. a 80 Gig HD over a 60 gig HD for a small price) and try to stay away from expensive premium upgrades (120 GiG HD for much more money- unless you really need it).
Hope that helps your decision,
Sorry if the grammar/spelling is horrible, I wrote this very quickly and didn't bother with grammar/proof reading.
Good luck,
I'm sure you will be happy with w/e macbook you choose but like i said i recommend a 80GB HD and 1GB ram at least on either generation of MB. I
MacBookWannabe

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Hi Everyone.
Well, I'm as excited as most everyone about the iMac Core Duo.
Just curious, if there are any shipping reports yet? Any of you had yours ship yet? I hope it starts soon!

Mine in the UK is stating an estimated shipping date of Feb 8th, but then it is fully loaded except modem & iWorks.

Can the imac core duo support dual band wifi?

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Is the MacBook core 2 duo a 486?

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