Turion 64 X2 vz Core 2 Duo

The 1.6GHz C2D will be slightly faster.

C2D is about 20% quicker than X2 clock for clock, which puts the 1.6GHz C2D at the same level of a 1.92GHz X2.

You must be talking about CoreDuo? They aren't quite as fast as the Core2Duo processors(667FSB vs. 1066). I would say the 2 would be very close in performance, and the $250 difference isn't likely worth it. GL  

You must be talking about CoreDuo? They aren't quite as fast as the Core2Duo processors(667FSB vs. 1066). I would say the 2 would be very close in performance, and the $250 difference isn't likely worth it. GL  

Intel Core 2 Duo's for lappys (merom) don't use the full 1066mhz fsb! If i remember it has the same frequencies as yonah.

Intels tend to be more power efficient and quicker, BUT also more expensive, AMD resulting in a better 'bang for the buck'  

The core 2 is faster then Amd laptops. Longer Battery life and so on. If you post what each laptop has and so on it would help us help you.

A slight boost in Battery life isn't justifiable paying an extra 250$ the Turion X2 seems to be Even in performance, so may as well get "tweaks" and more upgrades for that Turion for that 250$ rather than just buying it's performance equivalent for a lot more.

If it is indeed a Core Duo instead of a Core 2 Duo, go for the Turion X2, hands down. If it's a Core 2 Duo...it's up to you. You wouldn't notice much of a performance difference in general use.