L2 Cache?

[Paul C]

I've just sold my Powerbook and will be ordering a Macbook in the next 2 weeks, Apple have got refurbished 2ghz one for a great price but the thing that puts my off is their L2 cache is 2mb oppose to the new ones which have a 4mb L2 cache.

I know it's double but does it make a big difference?

 

[sinclair_tm]

yes, l2 cache makes a difference. but are they the same kind of cpus? the new macbooks will always have better specs, but then they have newer hardware too.

 

[Paul C]

The main things I user my macs for are: browsing the net, watching video, encoding video and iPhoto, do you think the 2mb L2 cache will be too slow?

Thing is that I have sold my Powerbook on eBay and am without a mac at the moment, Apple have the below on their refurb site but I dunno if I should just save up the extra $541 (£280) for a new one with the core 2 duo instead just the core duo? I also need to find out if the drive on the refurb one is dual or single layer?

Refurbished MacBook 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo - White
13.3-inch glossy widescreen display
1280 x 800 resolution
1GB memory (2x512MB SODIMMs)
80GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard drive
SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Built-in iSight camera

£599.99

 

[sinclair_tm]

i'd get it if i were you. if the drive isn't listed as a dual layer, then its not. i don't think they put them in the macbooks anyway. and the core2duo is a much better cpu, and it needs the extra l2cache. with a 2gig chip, 1gig ram and super drive, that macbook is way worth 600. if we had deals like that here in the states, i'd of gotten one by now.

 

[lbj]

Then get out the credit card, the refurb section of the Apple Store has awesome deals.

Refurbished MacBook 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - White
13.3-inch glossy widescreen display
1280 x 800 resolution
1GB memory (2x512MB SODIMMs)
80GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard drive
SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Built-in iSight camera
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Original price: $1,299.00
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And it's a core 2 duo at that. And less than 600 pounds.

 

[Paul C]

Then get out the credit card, the refurb section of the Apple Store has awesome deals.

Refurbished MacBook 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - White
13.3-inch glossy widescreen display
1280 x 800 resolution
1GB memory (2x512MB SODIMMs)
80GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard drive
SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Built-in iSight camera
Learn More
• Save 16% off the original price
Original price: $1,299.00
Your price: $1,099.00

Estimated Ship:
5-7 business days
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And it's a core 2 duo at that. And less than 600 pounds.

I wish we could order stuff from the US Apple Store but it won't allow you to cos they'd loose too much money, I don't think I'm gonna be able to afford a new 2ghz Core 2 Duo Macbook so I'm gonna have to get the 2ghz Core Cuo instead, as long as it's faster than my G4 1.25ghz Powerbook then I'll be happy, I don't play games and I'm sure it'll be ok at encoding video. I had a look at the specs and the Macbook came with dual layer writers from day one so I should be fine.

Thanks for the help guys