Hi, everyone. I know (essentially) nothing about computers, and hope you won't mind my asking what might be a very, very stupid question, but: I need to replace my laptop with a laptop which can handle, without long waits and freezes (a) Outlook open pretty much all the time and (b) multiplt browser windows with multiple tabs (It's usual for me to have five windows, each with 5-10 tabs, open at the same time) and (c) other miscellaneous stuff like Microsoft Word or a pdf editing program, etc. But I do NO gaming.
Also, I'd like to be able to stream a movie (with all other programs off, of course) -- and I know that that takes into consideration a lot of other factors, like download speed, graphics, etc...
So, here are my two questions: First, how much difference is there among CPUs in laptops? (Let's assume the age and cost of the laptops in my universe of possible purchases are roughly the same)? If other components -- RAM, SSD -- are equal, will CPU make a big difference?
And, second: What should I look for in a CPU? I mean, if there's an ABC CPU at 1.8Ghz, and an XYZ at 2.1, what other factors are there?
One other note: I have no problem buying a new laptop every other year, so I'm not too concerned with being too forward-looking.
I really hope I've been able to explain my questions, and I apologize for not knowing the right "language." It's like trying to describe something to my doctor: I don't know his lingo, either...
And, of course, I appreciate GREATLY anyone's attention to this. I'm a teacher, and I know how underappreciated people can be!
Also, I'd like to be able to stream a movie (with all other programs off, of course) -- and I know that that takes into consideration a lot of other factors, like download speed, graphics, etc...
So, here are my two questions: First, how much difference is there among CPUs in laptops? (Let's assume the age and cost of the laptops in my universe of possible purchases are roughly the same)? If other components -- RAM, SSD -- are equal, will CPU make a big difference?
And, second: What should I look for in a CPU? I mean, if there's an ABC CPU at 1.8Ghz, and an XYZ at 2.1, what other factors are there?
One other note: I have no problem buying a new laptop every other year, so I'm not too concerned with being too forward-looking.
I really hope I've been able to explain my questions, and I apologize for not knowing the right "language." It's like trying to describe something to my doctor: I don't know his lingo, either...
And, of course, I appreciate GREATLY anyone's attention to this. I'm a teacher, and I know how underappreciated people can be!
I don't have any clue what sandy bridge, nm, form factors, ivy bridge, haswell or ulv mean... I know it's my fault for not having learned the language and the science here, and I really appreciate that an expert like you is even taking the time to try to help me, but I'm just not understanding the answers.
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