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Firewire 400 PT8 NEW MBP vs June 09 MB vs Old MBP
I was looking for a MBP (with Firewire 800 unfortunatly).
I Have a M-Audio ProFire 610 (with Firewire 400). Am I making a mistake assuming that an adapter will do? Does it worth buying a MBP or I could go with the new June 09 Macbook (with Firewire 400)? The new June 09 Macbook will only support 4GB and this is my main concern, am I right to pick a MBP for an additionnal 4GB? Should I consider an Old MBP? They are expensive... Finally is there anything else to consider? Thanks |
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Re: Firewire 400 PT8 NEW MBP vs June 09 MB vs Old MBP
use the search function, it's there for a reason!!!!
there are SO MANY posts on this topic it's ridiculous!!!
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Re: Firewire 400 PT8 NEW MBP vs June 09 MB vs Old MBP
+1 post, gratz.
besides http://duc.digidesign.com/showthread...09+macbook+buy I'm looking for some more comments. "mid 2009" |
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Re: Firewire 400 PT8 NEW MBP vs June 09 MB vs Old MBP
I would go with the macbook pro model for the bump in processing power. A firewire 800 to 400 cable should do the trick, the bus is still backwards compatible with 400 speeds. I use the Belkin cable with my macbook pro and my firewire 410 with no problems.
8 GB of RAM will cost a small fortune ($700) for the macbook pros because there are only 2 slots, so they both have to be 4GB sticks. I think that 4GB total should be fine and these are relatively cheap ($70). Plus it is nice to have some of the other perks of the macbook pro: SD slot, backlit keyboard, etc. J |
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Re: Firewire 400 PT8 NEW MBP vs June 09 MB vs Old MBP
Still it's funny how RAM is cheap on ncix.com.
I agree for the perks, only... Consideration 1: MB has 1066MHz bus which, I assume, accepts DDR3 1066MHz RAM, not quite sure tho. It comes with DDR2 800MHz. MBP has DDR3 1066MHz for sure. I will upgrade in both cases to minimum 4GB, I might end up with 800MHz or 1066MHz, I won't be able to go up to 8GB with MB. Consideration 2: 2.13GHz vs 2.26GHz? This ain't much a boost here... Unless I pay the big price... Consideration 3: Both 13" Consideration 4: Build in fw400 on MB, no extra adapter needed plus stability guaranteed... I'm comparing Both 13" MB and MBP Now is 250$ worth -Up to 8GB 1066MHz RAM -2.26GHz CPU (vs 2.13GHz) -MBP features -A Firewire adapter, maybe problems? |
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Re: Firewire 400 PT8 NEW MBP vs June 09 MB vs Old MBP
Consideration 1: Huge difference to me, the 1066 front side with DDR3 RAM is FAST. MBP all the way
Consideration 2: Every little bit helps. Consideration 3: No difference Consideration 4: It is a $30 cable, and I have never had a problem with it. I have 2 friends with new MBP, using M-Audio and Digi interfaces this way, no issues as long as you keep the whole chain at 400 speeds (chained drives). I'd go MBP without a second thought. $200 gets you faster front side and RAM, expandable RAM to 8GB, Faster processor, backlit keyboard, SD slot, and nice Aluminum case. My opinion :) J |
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Re: Firewire 400 PT8 NEW MBP vs June 09 MB vs Old MBP
Yes Indeed, way to go, thanks. I've been lucky to meet a friend of mine on my way to Apple Store lol, he's a Mac and Music Freak ;p.
Oh yeah, plus Student rebate and free IPOD Touch hehe . |
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