Apple Releases First Intel-based Macs

**muzikool** · January 10th, 2006

Apple announced its first Intel-based Mac computers today at Macworld San Francisco. The iMac and new MacBook Pro laptop are the first to receive the new Intel processors. This is a pretty big deal, perhaps someone can post it on the front page.

iMac
17 inch: 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo - $1299
17-inch widescreen LCD with 1440x900 resolution
1.83GHz Intel Core Duo processor with 2MB shared L2 cache
512MB (single SO-DIMM) 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300)
160GB Serial ATA hard drive
Slot-load 8x double-layer SuperDrive
ATI Radeon X1600 graphics with 128MB GDDR3 memory
Built-in AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth 2.0

20-inch: 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo - $1699
20-inch widescreen LCD with 1680x1050 resolution
2.0GHz Intel Core Duo processor with 2MB shared L2 cache
512MB (single SO-DIMM) 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300)
250GB Serial ATA hard drive
Slot-load 8x double-layer SuperDrive
ATI Radeon X1600 graphics with 128MB GDDR3 memory
Built-in AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth 2.0

MacBook Pro
1.67 Intel Core Duo - $1999
Ships: February
15.4-inch TFT display with 1440x900 resolution
1.67GHz Intel Core Duo processor with 2MB shared L2 Cache
667MHz frontside bus
512MB (single SO-DIMM) 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300)
80GB 5400rpm Serial ATA hard drive
Slot-load SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 with 128MB GDDR3 memory
iLife 06

1.83 Intel Core Duo - $2499
Ships: February
15.4-inch TFT display with 1440x900 resolution
1.83GHz Intel Core Duo processor with 2MB shared L2 Cache
667MHz frontside bus
1GB (single SO-DIMM) 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300)
100GB 5400rpm Serial ATA hard drive
Slot-load SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 with 256MB GDDR3 memory
iLife 06

**sean.ferguson** · January 10th, 2006

Originally Posted by muzikool

Apple announced its first Intel-based Mac computers today at Macworld San Francisco. The iMac and new MacBook Pro laptop are the first to receive the new Intel processors. This is a pretty big deal, perhaps someone can post it on the front page.

iMac
20-inch: 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo - $1699
20-inch widescreen LCD with 1680x1050 resolution
2.0GHz Intel Core Duo processor with 2MB shared L2 cache
512MB (single SO-DIMM) 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300)
250GB Serial ATA hard drive
Slot-load 8x double-layer SuperDrive
ATI Radeon X1600 graphics with 128MB GDDR3 memory
Built-in AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth 2.0

Woo! This is what I have been waiting on for a while now. All I have to do now is sit back and wait for either the rev2 or rev3 iMac and I will be purchasing one

**muzikool** · January 10th, 2006

Originally Posted by sean.ferguson

Woo! This is what I have been waiting on for a while now. All I have to do now is sit back and wait for either the rev2 or rev3 iMac and I will be purchasing one

Why wait? If there's a problem then it will be covered under warranty. I'd also be buying AppleCare at the end of the first year anyway. I'd get extended warranty on any machine that had the display built-in to the computer -- so the iMac qualifies.

Worst-case scenario: you get a lemon that will end up getting you an upgrade for free.

**sean.ferguson** · January 10th, 2006

Originally Posted by muzikool

Why wait?

Well, potential issues isnt the only reason I want to wait. I want to see what will come of rev.2 whether it gets faster, or simply just a price drop.
I dont want to buy a rev.1 and find its a lemon either to have to send it back and do without something I paid for and was looking forward to so much to be without it for a few weeks.

**muzikool** · January 10th, 2006

I actually started a thread about revision problems in the MacRumors forums a while back. Obviously I got differing opinions, but the overwhelming response was that any revision can have problems, or no problems. A Rev. A might be fine while a Rev. B might introduce severe issues.

Speaking of which, I have a Rev. A PowerMac G5 and I've never had a single issue with it.

If you could really use the iMac now then I say get it. If you can go without it for a while, then waiting isn't a big deal.

**SPeedY_B** · January 10th, 2006

Piss! No iBooks, I kind of wanted a PowerBook, ehm "MacBook", but don't have the money for one at the moment. Guess I'll have to wait a few months.

**muzikool** · January 10th, 2006

Originally Posted by SPeedY_B

Piss! No iBooks, I kind of wanted a PowerBook, ehm "MacBook", but don't have the money for one at the moment. Guess I'll have to wait a few months.

My hopes definitely got built-up with all the iBook rumors. That's what I get, I guess. "Patience" is the word.

**SPeedY_B** · January 11th, 2006

I think I'm going to get a Macbook anyway, they're perfectly viable as desktop replacements, and I can still use my 2405FPW with it. I don't know, bit broke at the moment, so we'll see how things are in a few months (Around March)

**Geffy** · January 11th, 2006

With any luck the iBooks might be converted over to intel, but hopefully not converted over to the MacBook name. just saying "my ibook" it just rolls nicer than "my macbook". The sounds just arent as soft.

**X-Istence** · January 11th, 2006

I want a new MacBook as a desktop replacement.

**muzikool** · January 11th, 2006

I'd love the MacBook as well. No way I can afford it anytime soon, though.

Also, I kind of like the idea of a smaller, more portable, laptop. The rumored 13.x" widescreen iBook sounded perfect.

SpiceWare · January 12th, 2006

Nice, though I'm holding off for a 17" 1680x1050 version of the MacBook.

**SPeedY_B** · January 12th, 2006

Originally Posted by Geffy

With any luck the iBooks might be converted over to intel, but hopefully not converted over to the MacBook name. just saying "my ibook" it just rolls nicer than "my macbook". The sounds just arent as soft.

iMac G5 + Intel = iMac
PowerBook + Intel = MacBook Pro

My guess would be:

iBook + Intel = iBook
PowerMac + Intel = Macintosh Pro (Not the MacMac Pro

)
Mac Mini + Intel = Mac Mini.

They would be my predictions for the new names anyway.

**Tuffgong4** · January 12th, 2006

Originally Posted by muzikool

I'd love the MacBook as well. No way I can afford it anytime soon, though.

Also, I kind of like the idea of a smaller, more portable, laptop. The rumored 13.x" widescreen iBook sounded perfect.

my thoughts exactly...was so waiting to hear about the iBook...my tax refund is probably going to one of them!!!

**Mastershakes** · January 12th, 2006

Apple has no intention of stopping us from loading Windows

Canoe News

Phil Schiller, Apple's senior vice-president of worldwide product marketing, said in an interview Tuesday that the company won't sell or support Windows itself, but also hasn't done anything to preclude people from loading Windows onto the machines themselves.

"That's fine with us. We don't mind," Schiller said. "If there are people who love our hardware but are forced to put up with a Windows world, then that's OK."

**SPeedY_B** · January 12th, 2006

Yes yes, everyone knows. Windows runs on intel, it's not a big deal.

You'll be hard pressed to get XP on there though, got to wait for Vista before even trying.

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muzikool Act your wage. Joined: December 2001 Location: Texas, USA Reputation: Yes, please. Posts: 7,626 Reputation: 2900 Power: 229	Apple Releases First Intel-based Macs Apple announced its first Intel-based Mac computers today at Macworld San Francisco. The iMac and new MacBook Pro laptop are the first to receive the new Intel processors. This is a pretty big deal, perhaps someone can post it on the front page. iMac 17 inch: 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo - $1299 17-inch widescreen LCD with 1440x900 resolution 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo processor with 2MB shared L2 cache 512MB (single SO-DIMM) 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300) 160GB Serial ATA hard drive Slot-load 8x double-layer SuperDrive ATI Radeon X1600 graphics with 128MB GDDR3 memory Built-in AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth 2.0 20-inch: 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo - $1699 20-inch widescreen LCD with 1680x1050 resolution 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo processor with 2MB shared L2 cache 512MB (single SO-DIMM) 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300) 250GB Serial ATA hard drive Slot-load 8x double-layer SuperDrive ATI Radeon X1600 graphics with 128MB GDDR3 memory Built-in AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth 2.0 MacBook Pro 1.67 Intel Core Duo - $1999 Ships: February 15.4-inch TFT display with 1440x900 resolution 1.67GHz Intel Core Duo processor with 2MB shared L2 Cache 667MHz frontside bus 512MB (single SO-DIMM) 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300) 80GB 5400rpm Serial ATA hard drive Slot-load SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW) ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 with 128MB GDDR3 memory iLife 06 1.83 Intel Core Duo - $2499 Ships: February 15.4-inch TFT display with 1440x900 resolution 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo processor with 2MB shared L2 Cache 667MHz frontside bus 1GB (single SO-DIMM) 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300) 100GB 5400rpm Serial ATA hard drive Slot-load SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW) ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 with 256MB GDDR3 memory iLife 06

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sean.ferguson OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: July 2003 Location: Fife; Scotland Posts: 1,693 Reputation: 550 Power: 126	Re: Apple Releases First Intel-based Macs Originally Posted by muzikool Apple announced its first Intel-based Mac computers today at Macworld San Francisco. The iMac and new MacBook Pro laptop are the first to receive the new Intel processors. This is a pretty big deal, perhaps someone can post it on the front page. iMac 20-inch: 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo - $1699 20-inch widescreen LCD with 1680x1050 resolution 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo processor with 2MB shared L2 cache 512MB (single SO-DIMM) 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300) 250GB Serial ATA hard drive Slot-load 8x double-layer SuperDrive ATI Radeon X1600 graphics with 128MB GDDR3 memory Built-in AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth 2.0 Woo! This is what I have been waiting on for a while now. All I have to do now is sit back and wait for either the rev2 or rev3 iMac and I will be purchasing one Mac - 13-inch Macbook Core Duo 1.83GHz\| 1GB Ram \| 120GB Internal \| BT & AE \| OS 10.5 PC- Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 1.8GHz \| 2GB Dual Channel Ram \| 360GB Internal \| Lite-On DVDRW \| Radeon X1300XT \| Vista Home Premium 64-bit

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muzikool Act your wage. Joined: December 2001 Location: Texas, USA Reputation: Yes, please. Posts: 7,626 Reputation: 2900 Power: 229	Re: Apple Releases First Intel-based Macs Originally Posted by sean.ferguson Woo! This is what I have been waiting on for a while now. All I have to do now is sit back and wait for either the rev2 or rev3 iMac and I will be purchasing one Why wait? If there's a problem then it will be covered under warranty. I'd also be buying AppleCare at the end of the first year anyway. I'd get extended warranty on any machine that had the display built-in to the computer -- so the iMac qualifies. Worst-case scenario: you get a lemon that will end up getting you an upgrade for free.

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sean.ferguson OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: July 2003 Location: Fife; Scotland Posts: 1,693 Reputation: 550 Power: 126	Re: Apple Releases First Intel-based Macs Originally Posted by muzikool Why wait? Well, potential issues isnt the only reason I want to wait. I want to see what will come of rev.2 whether it gets faster, or simply just a price drop. I dont want to buy a rev.1 and find its a lemon either to have to send it back and do without something I paid for and was looking forward to so much to be without it for a few weeks. Mac - 13-inch Macbook Core Duo 1.83GHz\| 1GB Ram \| 120GB Internal \| BT & AE \| OS 10.5 PC- Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 1.8GHz \| 2GB Dual Channel Ram \| 360GB Internal \| Lite-On DVDRW \| Radeon X1300XT \| Vista Home Premium 64-bit

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muzikool Act your wage. Joined: December 2001 Location: Texas, USA Reputation: Yes, please. Posts: 7,626 Reputation: 2900 Power: 229	Re: Apple Releases First Intel-based Macs I actually started a thread about revision problems in the MacRumors forums a while back. Obviously I got differing opinions, but the overwhelming response was that any revision can have problems, or no problems. A Rev. A might be fine while a Rev. B might introduce severe issues. Speaking of which, I have a Rev. A PowerMac G5 and I've never had a single issue with it. If you could really use the iMac now then I say get it. If you can go without it for a while, then waiting isn't a big deal.

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SPeedY_B I may actually be insane. Joined: March 2002 Location: Midlands, England Posts: 15,800 Reputation: 2877 Power: 307	Re: Apple Releases First Intel-based Macs Piss! No iBooks, I kind of wanted a PowerBook, ehm "MacBook", but don't have the money for one at the moment. Guess I'll have to wait a few months. 1. SPeedYB.co.uk 2. CamPortal.co.uk 3. MacIRC.co.uk

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muzikool Act your wage. Joined: December 2001 Location: Texas, USA Reputation: Yes, please. Posts: 7,626 Reputation: 2900 Power: 229	Re: Apple Releases First Intel-based Macs Originally Posted by SPeedY_B Piss! No iBooks, I kind of wanted a PowerBook, ehm "MacBook", but don't have the money for one at the moment. Guess I'll have to wait a few months. My hopes definitely got built-up with all the iBook rumors. That's what I get, I guess. "Patience" is the word.

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SPeedY_B I may actually be insane. Joined: March 2002 Location: Midlands, England Posts: 15,800 Reputation: 2877 Power: 307	Re: Apple Releases First Intel-based Macs I think I'm going to get a Macbook anyway, they're perfectly viable as desktop replacements, and I can still use my 2405FPW with it. I don't know, bit broke at the moment, so we'll see how things are in a few months (Around March) 1. SPeedYB.co.uk 2. CamPortal.co.uk 3. MacIRC.co.uk

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muzikool Act your wage. Joined: December 2001 Location: Texas, USA Reputation: Yes, please. Posts: 7,626 Reputation: 2900 Power: 229	Re: Apple Releases First Intel-based Macs I'd love the MacBook as well. No way I can afford it anytime soon, though. Also, I kind of like the idea of a smaller, more portable, laptop. The rumored 13.x" widescreen iBook sounded perfect.

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SPeedY_B I may actually be insane. Joined: March 2002 Location: Midlands, England Posts: 15,800 Reputation: 2877 Power: 307	Re: Apple Releases First Intel-based Macs Originally Posted by Geffy With any luck the iBooks might be converted over to intel, but hopefully not converted over to the MacBook name. just saying "my ibook" it just rolls nicer than "my macbook". The sounds just arent as soft. iMac G5 + Intel = iMac PowerBook + Intel = MacBook Pro My guess would be: iBook + Intel = iBook PowerMac + Intel = Macintosh Pro (Not the MacMac Pro ) Mac Mini + Intel = Mac Mini. They would be my predictions for the new names anyway. 1. SPeedYB.co.uk 2. CamPortal.co.uk 3. MacIRC.co.uk

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Tuffgong4 The Donger Need Food!!!! Joined: June 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,465 Reputation: 840 Power: 150	Re: Apple Releases First Intel-based Macs Originally Posted by muzikool I'd love the MacBook as well. No way I can afford it anytime soon, though. Also, I kind of like the idea of a smaller, more portable, laptop. The rumored 13.x" widescreen iBook sounded perfect. my thoughts exactly...was so waiting to hear about the iBook...my tax refund is probably going to one of them!!! Home Intel E6600 \ Abit AB9 Pro \ 4 gig Corsair DDR2-667 \ EVGA 9800GT \ HDD 1 320GB sata + 1 1.5TB sata \ 1 1TB backup drive / Samsung S183L SATA DVD-RW \ Windows 7 Pro x64 Laptop Asus UL30VT\ Intel CULV SU7300 \ 4GB Ram \ Intel Integrated + Nvidia 200m \ 500GB HDD \ 13.3 inch LED \ Windows 7 Premium x64

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Mastershakes OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: July 2004 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,721 Reputation: 1040 Power: 120	Re: Apple Releases First Intel-based Macs Apple has no intention of stopping us from loading Windows Canoe News Phil Schiller, Apple's senior vice-president of worldwide product marketing, said in an interview Tuesday that the company won't sell or support Windows itself, but also hasn't done anything to preclude people from loading Windows onto the machines themselves. "That's fine with us. We don't mind," Schiller said. "If there are people who love our hardware but are forced to put up with a Windows world, then that's OK."

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SPeedY_B I may actually be insane. Joined: March 2002 Location: Midlands, England Posts: 15,800 Reputation: 2877 Power: 307	Re: Apple Releases First Intel-based Macs Yes yes, everyone knows. Windows runs on intel, it's not a big deal. You'll be hard pressed to get XP on there though, got to wait for Vista before even trying. 1. SPeedYB.co.uk 2. CamPortal.co.uk 3. MacIRC.co.uk