Specific Processor Info

Question

My wife and I are interested in the new MacBook Pro for our business (2.93 processor version). However, we like to look up the individual processor specs on Intel's website before purchasing any computer -- desktop or laptop.
Unfortunately, these specifications on the processor do not include the exact model number, at least not on the official Specs page:
http://www.apple.com/macbookpro/specs.html
When I have attempted to get the exact processor model number/info in the past from Apple, they have been reluctant to provide this information. I must admit that I found this to be quite strange, especially when every other computer manufacturer -- low-end to high-end -- will tell you exactly which processor you are buying.
Does anyone know how to get this exact processor info? Furthermore, why does Apple feel the need to hide this processor info?
Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

necronym wrote:
I don't know why anyone would want all the exact specifications for each processor in a machine, unless of course you frequent let's share all our CPU knowledge parties.
This should be a more valuable task in regards a potential purchase than analyzing full specifications and basing your purchase on them. At least by trying the machine before hand you can see how the hardware and software respond to each other in real terms rather than what may look impressive on paper.
Wow, that's a pretty smarmy response to a legitimate question. I think that any normal person would understand that the person asking the question wasn't asking about a processor serial number.
I also wondered whether it was a typo on Intel's site when I came across this same topic in another thread back in January. I was under the impression that all the Core 2s were 64 bit as has been mentioned, but when this topic came up, I went to Intel's site and saw the "64-bit NO" statement.
After dropping a LOT of money on a new Macbook Pro with 2.93 GHz, I would have been VERY disappointed if it turned out that the processor was a lame-o 32 bit. And given today's very common vendor attitude of "you didn't read the micro-fine print so it's not our fault", I believe that this thread is not only legitimate but deserves a response that isn't smug and condescending like yours was.
Furthermore, I personally don't understand why you WOULDN'T be interested in knowing what processor is in your machine unless you frequent "let's-throw-a-lot-of-money-away-without-knowing-what-we're-buying" parties, and your assertion that it's somehow unreasonable to be interested in what you're getting for your money is completely out of line, IMO.
I'm glad that you are satisfied with the Macbook Pro purchase that you made without full information, however Just because you hold a particular opinion doesn't mean that the rest of the world is obliged to share it.