The Core Duo Mini is fantastic!

The Mac Mini is a nice machine. I have the dual core with 1GB ram, and the machine blazes. It is noticably more responsive than my 1GHz and 500MHz PowerBooks; my two most important applications for responsiveness, Mail and Safari, are more enjoyable to use now. And the Mac Mini is quieter. FrontRow and the remote control are pretty nice for watching movies (any TV brought into my house is instantly tossed over the balcony). The Mini is more portable than my laptops, especially for the bike ride to work (in the winter it is a 15-minute ride, but in summer heat the ride stretches, especially with a laptop on my back). The pocket projectors starting to enter the market will complement the Mini's portability well.

I could not agree more. I have also have the duo core and am really pleased with the imporovement over my old 1.42 mini. I had some concern about the integrated graphics but HD plays fine and all programs are quite snappy now. 3d games may not work so well butan xbox works better for games anyway.

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Intel VT support on Core Duo Mini?

I intend to purchase a Core Duo mini a little while later. But I want to make sure if the Core Duo mini has the Inter VT support enabled or not. I have read the forum on Parallels (the maker of Parallels Workstation) and it seems that at least some Core Duo minis have this support disabled when manufactured.
I am interested in running Parallels Workstation or the possible VMware for Mac or similar products that will take advantage of Intel's VT technology on the Core Duo.

According to this website
http://appleintelfaq.com/#10.1
some earlier Mac mini models did not have VT enabled.
Though it now appears that the do now.
http://forum.parallels.com/post718-22.html
I have also read that the Mac mini firmware update enables VT support.
When I get a chance I will check out my own Mac mini and let you know.
iFelix

Core Duo Mini

Hi there.
I'm finally going to take the plunge, bin my PC and get a Mac Mini.
I'd like to get one with the Core DUo, but I already have a LaCie external dual Layer DVD burner, so I don't really need the Superdrive that comes with the Core Duo Mini.
Is it possible to get a core Duo with the Combo drive?
Cheers
Cerdo

Hi!
It seems not possible, also if you try to order it at the AS as BTO is not possible to "downgrade" the optical drive (while is it possible to upgrade the one in the Core Solo model).
I was in your same situation and I sold my LaCie d2 16x DL, the superdrive in the mini is not so fast but is quiet and works good; moreover, having it all in one small case makes your life simpler and better looking...
Bye!

Core Duo Mini compatability with certain drivers

My Mini with the core duo can't recognize the Epson print driver that is supposed to be tailored for it. I downloaded it from Epson's site but just can't get the print utility to recognize it. I also found that when launching the downloaded Digidesign Core Audio driver tailored for the Intel Macs that the system crashes... everytime.
Anybody have any thoughts? Would sure appreciate them.
Mac Mini (Intel), iBook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.5)

I had problmems with my powerbook and the DVI to Video adapter from Applel. Was defective.

Core Duo Mini Freezing

I was in the middle of installing Adobe CS2 on my Core Duo mini, and it froze. I restarted the computer, and it gave me about 2 seconds of action and then it froze again.
I've successfully ejected the disk, but it still freezes everytime I start the computer. I've restarted the computer about ten times, all with the same reslut. The couple seconds of working, then the freezing.

Try booting by doing a Safe Mode Boot…
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107393
This should hopefuly allow your Mac mini to boot. What you then need to do is remove andthing from Adobe that is in the…
/Library/StartupItems
… folder. This should hopefuly stop the freezing under a normal boot. Please be aware that you need to update to Quicktime 7.1.1 to prevent any freezing issues with the Adobe CS2 products, especially Version Cue, which I strongly suggest you do not even install.

Swapping the Core Duo for a Core 2 CPU

I came across this web site where they describe swapping a Core Solo CPU with a Core 2 Duo CPU. My mini has a Core Duo, but with Leopard now coming out w/true 64 bit apps, and with the future being 64, I have to wonder if this isn't worth giving a try. Here's a link:
http://www.macintouch.com/specialreports/minimonster/
Knowing a little bit about hardware, I'm somewhat apprehensive. The swap they did, they did several years ago and the 64 bit migration is recent, meaning they really couldn't truly test it in that environment. Since Mini's with Core Solo and Core Duo's aren't "true 64", my concern here is really with the addressing capabilities of the hardware. If the OS is limited to 32 bits, as in earlier OS X releases, then I think it's possible that the swapping of a Core 2 in place of a Core Duo or Core Solo would work OK as long as no 64 bit addressing took place. When a newer OS comes along and tries to do 64 bit addressing, possibly the addressing hardware on the motherboard is limited to 32 bits and this would presumably fail.
I hope that's clear. My mini is a late 2006 model FWIW, and at the time the only processors being offered with it were the Core Duo's.
Thanks.

I have a similar question.
I have a 2006 xeon macpro.
Will i beable to upgrade to lion.
I saw this on the website today.
Step 1:Make sure your Mac can run Lion.
Your Mac must have an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, or Xeon processor to run Lion. Find out if your current Mac has one of these processors by clicking the Apple icon at the top left of your screen, then choosing About This Mac.
Here is what i have.
Processor Name: Dual-Core Intel Xeon
Processor Speed: 2.66 GHz
Will i be good to upgrade?
Thanks
AL

What's the difference between the Core 2 Duo and the Core Duo

I recently bought a new Macbook (Original) with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor.
I gave my old one to my younger cousin. It has just an Intel Core Duo processor.
What does that "2" mean?
Does it mean the processor is faster?
I was guessing it means that I can have more RAM (because this can hold 4 GB instead of 2 GB, like my previous Macbook)...
Both these Macbooks have only 1 GB of RAM, yet the new one seems MUCH faster. The only real difference in technical specs is the processor. Could the processor be responsible for the much faster computer, or is it simply because it's a new computer?
Thanks!

iSMH wrote:
The Core2Duo is faster than the CoreDuo. The other difference is that the Core2Duos can see 4GB of RAM, CoreDuo can only address 2.
Part of that has to do with the chipsets, although I've heard that some of the Intel chipsets work with both the Core Duo and the earlier Core 2 Duo.
The Core Duo is the dual-processor version of the Core processor.
The Core 2 Duo is the dual-processor version of the newer generation Core 2 processor.
The Core 2 series is more advanced. They likely are produced on faster semiconductor processes in smaller "geometries". I think part of it is a higher operating clock speed, but it could also include advances in processing power where it takes fewer average clock cycles to complete certain instructions. There could be things like more pipelines, faster/more arithmetic logic units, and other architectural improvements that makes it work faster overall even without clock-speed increases.

Does a 6-4 FW cable that worked on the Core Duo work on the Core i7?

Hello,
I just pulled out my old Panasonc GS 250, which I used to connect my camera to my Core Duo with a 6-4 cable, but now if appears that cable won't fit into the firewire port on the Core i7. Is this because the Core i7 is FW 800 while the Core Duo is FW 400? Either way ... do I need a new cable?
Right now my video is stranded on the tape in my camera : /
Thanks for your help.
Ramone

Hello,
I have a Firewire port ... and now have my camcorder hooked up via the 4-9 pin firewire cable I just bought ... but alas ... the camera is not showing up in the Device list in the Finder and Final Cut Express 3.5.1 says: "Unable to locate the following external device: Apple FireWire NTSC (720 x 480) : /
Though when I open System Information under Hardware > Firewire it is showing my camcorder is connected.
Any suggestions for how to get my camcorder seen by Finder and Final Cut Express 3.5.1?
Thanks.

Replace the core duo chip

Hi
I am thinking about an imac. I have heard (not speculation) that the core duo chip can be removed and replaced. In the future, it would be nice to be able to upgrade it. My question is what speed up to can the logic board handle up to? I know it is higher than the dual 2ghz, buthas intel posted a number, the fastest future chip it can accept? Thanks?
PS:
I mean if it will have the capibility to accept a core duo 3.0 ghz. Thanks!

Nobody knows that without experimenting. Apple will not publish information like that. And I'm thinking that most will not try this until their mac at least goes out of warranty. Also, opening the computer case is not a trivial matter.
Glor

Core duo mini crashing occasionally - how to find the cause?

My core duo Mac mini crashes itself every now and then. The screen goes blank for a couple of seconds and the machine reboots with no explanation. This happens about three or four times a month. It has happened in the middle of the night with no active load in the machine, and also while me using it in the front of console. No warnings, no strange behaviour before the crash, just a sudden blank screen and reboot with no extra messages.
I'm looking for the cause but I can't find any hardware related errors from system.log, dmesg or console.log. Is there some other log file that I should consult to see whether the crashes are hardware or software related?
Any debug programs I should run to get more specific info to be collected just before the next crash? Crash dumps and a debugger?
I ran Mac diagnostics and some 3rd party memory test programs with no errors.
1.66GHz Intel Core Duo, 1GB RAM Mac OS X (10.4.6)

It sounds like your power cord may not be firmly
inserted. Check to make sure nothing is fraying or
loose about it before starting up the machine.
Checked. Also, the Mac Mini has been in two locations with the same symptoms; all the cords have been replugged and rechecked.
In addition, since it has happened several times,
have you checked to make sure the directory is fine
with Disk Utility's Verify Disk?
Yes, no problems there. Luckily the Disk Utility has not found any problems after the crashes.

Is the superdrive in the Core duo Mac mini and the G4 mac mini the same ?

I have a G4 mac mini with a busted super drive and someone is selling a core duo mac mini with ram and a super drive but a bad logic board.
Is the super drive the same in both machines ?
How tough is it to swap it to the other ?
I've done some Hard drive installations and ram installations using the macfixit guide but don't want to bust it I'm certainly not Mr Fix it.
Thanks in advance.

They are not the same.
Compare the PowerPC Mac Mini specs from Archive.org:
"Optional SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW): writes DVD-R discs at up to 4x speed, writes DVD-RW discs at up to 2x speed, writes DVD+R discs at up to 4x speed, writes DVD+RW discs at up to 2.4x speed, reads DVDs at up to 8x speed, writes CD-R discs at up to 16x speed, writes CD-RW discs at up to 8x speed, reads CDs at up to 24x speed"
To the Intel Mac Mini specs today:
"Slot-loading SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW): writes DVD+R DL discs at up to 2.4x speed, writes DVD-R and DVD+R discs at up to 8x speed, writes DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs at up to 4x speed, reads DVDs at up to 8x speed, writes CD-R discs at up to 24x speed, writes CD-RW discs at up to 16x speed, reads CDs at up to 24x speed"

Question: I want to update to the new LION OSX, but it says that I need to at least have an Intel Core 2 Duo. When I click "about this Mac," it says that I have a 2.16 Intel Core Duo. Is there a difference between the "Core 2 Duo" and the "Core Duo"?

Well, my title basically asks the question that I am seeking an answer for. Im not sure what year my MB Pro is, and I cant exactly find it on the Apple site. Its a 2.16 Intel Core Duo, 2 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM. All I see (dating back to 2007,) is Intel Core 2 Duo on the apple site. Im pretty sure (but not 100% positive,) that my MB Pro is a late 2008/early 2009. Just trying to figure out if I can install LION OSX or not, since it requires atleast intel core 2 duo, and mine says I only have the intel core duo. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

Core Duo is 32 bit processor and Core 2 Duo is 64 bit processor
OS X Lion, will only on 64 bit Intel processor Mac's.
The following Mac's that have 32 bit Intel “Yonah” processorsthat won't run OS X Lion.
iMac 4,1 Early (Jan-Sept) 2006 17"
iMac 4,1 Early (Jan-Sept) 2006 20"
iMac 4,2 Mid (July-Sept) 2006 17"
Mac Mini 1,1 (Feb-Sept) Early 2006
Mac Mini 1,1 (Sept-Aug) Late 2006
MacBook 1,1 13" (May-Nov 2006)
MacBook Pro 1,1 15" A1150 (Jan-May 2006)
MacBook Pro 1,2 17" A1151 (Aprl-Oct 2006)
MacBook Pro 1,1 15" A1175 (May-Oct 2006)
There is a difference between “Intel Core Duo” and “IntelCore 2 Duo” processors.
Look under your Apple menu > About this Mac > more information for the details

Advice on migrating from G5 to Intel Core Duo Mini

I'm running 10.5.8 on a G5 and wanting to migrate to a new Intel Core Duo Mac Mini running Snow Leopard. I would like to migrate all of my files and settings and applications to the new machine, but am looking for advice about potential pitfalls. I've read in some of the other discussions about problems with software from my G5 overwriting the Intel versions of the software on the newer machine, but could not glean enough from those to fully understand what the issues are. My principal software components that I don't want to have to reinstall are things like CS3, Office 2008, and older versions of things like iMovie, etc. I have a Time Machine backup that I could also migrate from, but don't know if that will alleviate potential problems. Any advice would be appreciated.

Before you jump the bandwagon, make sure to have read this user tip:
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2295
Sometimes the Migration/Setup Assistant doesn't work between PowerPC and Intel Macs. The CoreDuo Mac Mini is not much of an improvement over a G5 except for the native Windows virtualization, and support for Snow Leopard, and Intel Mac only applications, and built-in Front Row support. The Core2Duo Mac Mini on the other hand supports Lion, and generally is faster than a G5 except for the few applications that are G5 optimized or can take advantage of the higher RAM upgrade possibilities than most of the Mac Minis, and the G5 supports Classic applications where the Mac Mini Intel versions do not. So before getting the Mac Mini make sure all the applications or at least some can take advantage of the Mac Minis own advantages.

Core Duo mini - Audio Issue

Hi All,
I get random droputs/clicks in audio. Happens when playing iTunes, recording, etc. Seems to be concurrent with Internet access (AirPort and Ethernet) and opening closing apps. Happens when booted from internal or FireWire drive.
Anyone else experiencing this?
C
Core Duo Mac mini
2GB RAM
10.4.8 (all updates)

Narrowing it down to heavy disk access...

Can the core duo processor be replaced with a core2 duo

I have a 32 bit intel core duo processor mbpro 17" (2006 model)....can I update the processor?

You can't change the processor. That's soldered and you can't replace the processor

The Core Duo Mini is fantastic!

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