quagmire Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Ok, since I didn't get to spend a whole lot of time exploring the new macbook when I went to the applestore last time (see this thread) I went back into the apple store to check things out in more detail. Thankfully the screens aren't as "blown out" as I stated in my initial impression, they are quite nice actually (and i'm sure with a good screen calibration they'd be even better). Just out of curiosity I downloaded and ran xbench on 3 separate laptop models and the results were -to say the least- confusing. Here's how things ended up: MBP core duo 2.0 w/256 ati graphics: 44.83 Black MB cd2.0: 50.76 White MB 1.83: 50.25 I've attached a folder (Laptop_Specs.zip)with the full xbench test results from each system, along with a copy of each system's exact specifications as shown in system profiler. I've read some mixed reviews of xbench's ability to determine the true speed of a system, anyone have any thoughts? if these systems are indeed so close (about 6 points on the xbench between the low end 1.83 MB and the top of the line 2.0 MBP) is it really worth it to spend the extra $1000-$1400 to get a MBP over a MB, or even the extra $200 to get the 2.0 MB over the 1.83 MB? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/17846-xbench-says-new-macbooks-are-faster-than-the-macbookpro/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
quagmire Posted May 21, 2006 Author Share Posted May 21, 2006 this seems to be a duplicate thread... could one of the moderators delete it? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/17846-xbench-says-new-macbooks-are-faster-than-the-macbookpro/#findComment-116769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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