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post #1 of 32
12/25/06 at 9:14pm
Thread Starter 
To make a long story short:

I currently own a Dell XPS M1710. I've owned it for about a month and don't use it at all. I use my Desktop more than anything for my gaming. So I was thinking of selling my M1710 to buy a Macbook Pro CD2. Not to long ago I did own the MacBook Pro CD and ended up returning it because of how hot it ran. Also I found out that the ATI X1600 video card was underclocked which didn't make me too happy. So here are some concerns before I put my M1710 for sale.

1. Has the heat issue been resolved with the Core 2 Duo?
2. Does Apple still have the ATI video card underclocked?
3. How does World of Warcraft play in OSX and bootcamp?
4. Are there any new models due out anytime soon?

I mainly use my laptops for internet, email, photoshop, and gaming mainly only WOW.
post #2 of 32
12/25/06 at 11:39pm
1) Last time I used the MBP, heat didn't seem to be an issue. But I only used it for about 2.5 hours doing some semi-intensive work.

2) I have no clue.

3) WoW is awesome in OS X. If you want Windows then just keep your M1710. You have an awesome machine that can do everything the MBP can do, but 4x better. I say this because you didn't list any sound/video creation or editing in the things that you do, so your 1710 is more than capable to take care of the things you need.

4) As for the MBP, there may be some updates in late Q1/early Q2 of 2007 but I have yet to hear something from rumor sites.
post #3 of 32
12/25/06 at 11:49pm
as far as i know..

1) yes
2) yes but it now runs just a hair under normal - can be over clocked to standard speed very easily in windows (bootcamp) with good results, however even at stock under clocked speeds i don't think you will have any trouble running WoW http://www.maconintel.com/news.php?article=178
3) i don't know, but i would have to say it probably runs the same under boot camp as a windows pc would with the same specs
4) no idea
post #4 of 32
1/2/07 at 2:29am
i think the mac has much more to offer than the xps, with the exception of the video card of course.

the mac is sexier, smaller, runs both osx/xp, is probably cheaper, quieter.

that should do it. if all you play is WoW, youll be happy with the pro. as for photoshop, well cs3 is coming soon, or u can just use windows.
post #5 of 32
1/2/07 at 7:51pm
If you are worried about new models coming out. Just wait untli MWSF if there are going to be new models they will most likely come out there.
post #6 of 32
1/11/07 at 4:44pm
Well so far i do not believe macwold is going to release any new lappies, i say pull the trigger on the pro
post #7 of 32
1/12/07 at 12:49am
Go with the Pro. I have a few friends who still have their G4 powerbooks and Apple still makes sure that those models are fully supported.

Dell puts out new models every 6 months and almost drops support for the older models. However, I just picked up a MBP and I really am impressed with it so far.
post #8 of 32
1/12/07 at 5:11pm
Thread Starter 
I just wanted to let you guys know that I bought the macbook pro and love it. They have changed the heating problem with the new revision so I am happy with it.
post #9 of 32
1/12/07 at 11:26pm
Congrats on your new MBP. Are you going to dual boot OSX and XP?
post #10 of 32
1/12/07 at 11:33pm
Thread Starter 
I don't think so.. I'm using Parallel's right now for any Windows..
post #11 of 32
2/8/07 at 4:02pm
What are the issues with heat on the Core Duo models? Is it fixable? I just picked up a Core Duo MBP, and you guys are making me worry.

Thanks,
Shawn
post #12 of 32
2/10/07 at 11:36am
youll be fine. youd never know about it without this forum.

enjoy it, dont worry bout it. youll get yourself paranoid
post #13 of 32
2/10/07 at 3:00pm
Never had a heat issue with mine I have one of the earlier gens of them also
post #14 of 32
2/11/07 at 7:37pm
I would go for the MBP. Or if you could get the Dell XPS 1710 and like run OSX on it, theres a guy in the Dell section who ran OSX on his Dell XPS Gen 2 I think.But I would go with the MBP, but if you wanna game, then XPS 1710.
post #15 of 32
3/3/07 at 5:52pm
don't bother with osx86 (mac on a windows pc). the chances of it running without some sort of hardware incompatibility are slim.
post #16 of 32
3/4/07 at 10:16am
Quote:
Originally Posted by djinn
To make a long story short: I currently own a Dell XPS M1710. I've owned it for about a month and don't use it at all. I use my Desktop more than anything for my gaming. So I was thinking of selling my M1710 to buy a Macbook Pro CD2. Not to long ago I did own the MacBook Pro CD and ended up returning it because of how hot it ran. Also I found out that the ATI X1600 video card was underclocked which didn't make me too happy. So here are some concerns before I put my M1710 for sale. 1. Has the heat issue been resolved with the Core 2 Duo? 2. Does Apple still have the ATI video card underclocked? 3. How does World of Warcraft play in OSX and bootcamp? 4. Are there any new models due out anytime soon? I mainly use my laptops for internet, email, photoshop, and gaming mainly only WOW.
gratz on your new MBP but WoW is eating your life and should quit like me
post #17 of 32
3/4/07 at 6:08pm
As an owner of both; Go for the macbook pro; I play WOW on it; well used to don't have the time anymore; and it ran awesome! The XPS really is excessive; Regret buying it to be honest but it is good for when I can relax with Halo/Call of Duty 2 or something.
post #18 of 32
3/14/07 at 4:19pm
Question for djinn------(and the more Apple knowledgable)

I see you returned your Alienware! Congratulations, I just returned mine too for too many reasons to count! The company is a joke, and so is thier product!!

If you want to know more click!

Anyway, I too am Very interested in the Macbook Pro! I was wondering how you like it?

I am a very light gamer, maybe Counter-Strike and Battlefiled 2 (on the XP side of course) but not much more. So I was wondering if you do any Rendering or run any 3D programs? I am looking for this primaraly to run AutoCad (on XP Partition) and want to make sure it can handle the 3D capablities that Architectural Desktop throw at it and other CAD programs. (Note: I will only use the XP side as little as possible for Cad and a very few games.)

Also, I am concerned that Apple will update their MBP's maybe at the April NAB or in the July WWDC. Really all I am worried about is the Graphics card being updated as I can never get enought graphics power for 3D Drawing. But my Dilema is that I hate waiting, I just went through a crap deal from Alienware and could use a Notebook soon!

If anyone can give me some more input I would appreciate it!
post #19 of 32
3/14/07 at 6:44pm
Apple will have one based on Santa Rosa soon. If you can wait maybe 3 months. In terms of graphics... thats hard to say. They didn't upgrade to the MUCH faster X1700... so its a wonder if they will upgrade this time around.
post #20 of 32
3/19/07 at 10:58pm
funny to see this thread because i'm debating on whether to do the same thing.. get rid of the m1710 for a mbp!
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