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resource
07/15/09

In reply to Roadmap for Intel's First Nehalem-Based Mobile Chips Leaked
This sounds great but my understanding is that most apps can't use quad cores.

I have a 2.0 GHz c2d.

If I get a 2.0 GHz with four quads will my CD's and DVDs rip faster?

What will be the immediate effect?
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dagamer34
07/15/09

@resource: No immediate affect, as hardware needs to be coded to support multiple cores. There is a diminishing effect for adding more cores to a CPU, as the jump from 2 to 4 won't be as big as 1 to 2, etc...

CPU intensive tasks that can be performed in a parallel fashion are what scale the easiest. Usually this involves programs that work with large sets of data like video encodes or photo processing. It should also take off more burden when multi-tasking. However, it will NOT make single-core programs like Office any faster.
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yoshi
02/01/09

In reply to Apple Warns Resellers of Reduced iMac Availability: New Models On the Way?
Just my luck. I just a fully loaded iMac 24" with every option and now this news release. PHUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK!!!!
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mynamesafad
01/31/09

In reply to Apple Warns Resellers of Reduced iMac Availability: New Models On the Way?
Maybe add a card slot on the side. Increased speed and such. Up to 8GB DDR3 option? Quad core in thet 24". Add another USB port. And keep the firewire.
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madog
01/31/09

@mynamesafad: they are going to remove the FireWire and USB ports and replace it with one ultra mini peripheral port that no existing devices or cables will use for another 2 years, reduce clock speed and RAM, cover it in gold plated titanium, and have it so whenever you plug in a device the iMac will bitch slap you; millions will be sold as it is so innovative that it won't boot up because it knows you're not good enough as it can sense that you have used XP before.
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