This is posted to provoke discussion on the methods involved and its findings. It is NOT meant to provoke a flame war!
This is posted to provoke discussion on the methods involved and its findings. It is NOT meant to provoke a flame war!
I didnt read the entire article but doesn't the fact that a majority of Mac OS programs are at a disadvantage over Linux and Win XP because the programs aren't really built for intel nor are they adapted yet for its architecture make these findings somewhat bogus. I had read on CNET that Mac OS X is considerably faster than Win XP on a Macbook Pro....i really dont care though just figured it should be mentioned.
Benchmark tests are like opinions... everyone has one. The BIG2 graphics manufacturers (ATI & nVIDIA) have been wrestling for years on how to benchmark to make their product look better. My view on it is like weight loss: you may not see it on the scale, but how do you look in the mirror?
Take it for what it's worth: test them all, see which fits your needs best.
With dual core processing, you're going to have more power than you need for the typical home user. If you're running World of Warcraft, Oblivion, MS Outlook, MS Word and Firefox all at once, you may benefit from paying attention to the benchmarks. Otherwise, just shop within your means.