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more about #i7 pixelhaus76: 12 MB of L3 cache per CPU isn't much when you have 6 cores, afaik 2 MB cache/core is pretty low-end. more » OMG! Ponies!: What part screws up your display? *zing! more » Gaucho85: pretty sweet. more » geolemon: Now if the damn OS (PC or Mac) would assign and lock processes to processors (doesn't that sound logical?), and ditto for memory, my computer wouldn't... more » Xeno: This seems likely and unsurprising. They are just using the same basic formula with the next generation of Intel processor. Since the I9 is 6 core the... more » yantelope: ewww ewww! Details leaked all over my new processor! more » Kaiser-Machead: It would still be nice to see a Mac Pro that hits under 2k, for those that want the expandability, but don't necessarily need the greatest amount of p... more » Sang Da Wang Chung: oh wow i think i just jizzed in my pants ;) more » Slinkytech: But no usb 3.0...weak sauce. more » The5thElephant: i5 on 15", i7 on 17". You just know Jobs is going to smirk after saying that on stage. PS - I'm getting that i7 on 17" MacBook Pro, or else. more » ssj4Gogeta: What exactly do the Arrandales have to do with Macbooks (except that Macbooks will probably be one of hundreds of laptop models to use them)? Where do... more » Rick Hanton: Could I have an order of USB 3.0 with that, Intel and Apple? more » James Barcellano: Well, I just bought a new 15 inch 2.8 ghz, so if they change them in jan, I will be pissed. more » Kaiser-Machead: My guess is that anyone who paid for the mid to low range Macbook Pros would not have spent enough money to get the i(whichever) option, much like the... more » Jrsy Devil's Advocate®: I've been holding off on pulling the trigger for a MacBook Pro to replace my aging PowerBook for a while now. I guess I can wait a few more months.. more » dagamer34: The MacBook Pro is likely to be updated in February, based on history and the fact that it's always wise to wait for kinks in manufacturing to be knoc... more » truebluemont: But what about graphics? Since Intel won't let nVidia make chipsets for Core i5/i7 I can only assume that this option would only be useful/available ... more » Nintenboy01: It's about damn time. I hope they do away with the primitive Geforce 9600M too. A Radeon 4830 or Geforce GTS 250M would be great. more » wutlulzky: I think the title of this article is a bit off, Yes, those i5 & i7 are for mobile platforms, but that in no way, implies they're "MacBook Pro" exclusi... more » Nathan Obbards: I knew there was a reason I was holding out on buying a new laptop. Hopefully the Core i5s will make it into a slew of laptops at a reasonable price... more » -
#intel
Intel Core i9 Benched: Six Cores of Pure Joy
On paper, the Core i9 might not sound that exciting: It's a lot like the Core i7, except built with a 32nm fabrication process and two extra cores, for a total of six. Early benchmarks, though, say it flies. Sometimes. More » -
#laptops
Dell's Studio 17 Touch (Their First Multitouch Laptop) Starts at $800
While Dell has made tablets for years, their quietly announced Studio 17 Touch is their first multitouch laptop, and it's one big machine. More » -
#apple
27-inch iMac Benchmarks: Core i7 vs. Core i5
Updated: Core i5 iMacs are fast, but early Core i7 benchmarks show 30 percent performance gains. A good upgrade for $200 (which adds 10 percent to the $2000 price). Timon-Royer's graph uses Geekbench 2 results (OS 10.6.2). [Timon-Royer] -
#apple
First of the Quad Core i5 iMac Benchmarks
Electronista has benchmarked the new Quad Core i5 chips in the new iMac, and comparing his scores to mine, its pretty clear we've got almost 2x some scores in some CPU/memory tests. More » -
#imac
Apple Shipping Beefier Core i5 and i7 iMacs
We were impressed by the new Core 2 Duo iMac, but advised that you might want to hold off for the Core i5/i7 versions to ship. AppleInsider is reporting that, well, they're shipping from Shanghai as we speak. [AppleInsider] -
#rumor
Mac OS 10.6.2 Leaks New Core i5/i7 MacBook Pros?
It'd be the most obvious leak in history, but the 10C531 build of OS 10.6.2 references the "MacBook Pro 6.1 and the MacBook Pro 6.1b." All current MacBook Pros are strictly "5" status. More » -
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#intel
Intel Lynnfield Core i5 and i7 Processors: Nehalem Superpowers Cheaper Than Ever
The long and short of the new Lynnfield-based Intel Core i7 and Core i5 desktop chips: Nehalem power for cheaper than ever, and all you're losing is triple-channel memory (in new i7 and i5) and hyperthreading (in i5). [Anandtech] -
#laptops
Microsoft and Intel Promise Longer Laptop Battery Life in Windows 7
At an event in San Francisco yesterday, Wintel claimed that upcoming processors, and Windows 7's improved power management will provide longer battery life, and better performance in certain programs. More » -
#cpus
AMD Phenom II Quad Core Reviewed: Great Today, But Tomorrow's Cloudy
Ars reviews AMD's latest quad-core, the Phenom II, against a barrage of Intel chips and finds that while it "puts AMD back on the map" against today's chips, AMD's got a "long-term problem." [Ars Technica] -
#pcs
Falcon Northwest Mach V: Fastest PC Yet Runs Crysis at 60FPS
According to Cnet test labs, the Falcon Northwest Mach V is the fastest PC on the planet, beating the Alienware Area-51 ALX. How fast you ask? How about being the first PC ever to hit 60 frames per second running Crysis on the highest graphics preset? Yes. That fast. More »
