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Whats the deal with laptop processors? Noob question

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bc4   02-21-2007 at 07:29:25 PM

I'm in need of some clarity on notebook processors...

My demands are not extreme for the notebook --- I plan on using my desktop for gaming and/or rendering.

I plan on using the laptop for internet, some word processing, very simple stuff but would like decent battery life. I plan on purchasing it with vista home premium. So keep in mind the processor will have to handle that.

Also, since i don't plan on gaming, can I stay with onboard video?

So the real questions are? What is the main difference between core duo, core 2 duo, (i've also seen centrino in some cases and also mobile pentium's advertised) and then I'm just as confused with the amd X2's.

Oh yeah, I'd like to keep cost down around $1,000 usd with a 15.4 WXGA screen

Thanks in advance for any links and or posts.

Ben in CO

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Bronze Laptops badge lostandwandering   02-21-2007 at 08:33:15 PM
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The Core 2 uses a new architecture than the Core Duo, but the Core 2 performs better and is slightly less energy efficient. The AMD X2 is about the equivalent of the Core Duo. For your purposes either the X2 or Core Duo will do fine or go with a low end Core 2 like a T5500 or somthing like that. If you are going for Vista, 1 gig of ram is a must and 2 is highly recommended. You could probably be OK with integrated graphics.

Would you like your laptop to come from a big vendor like Dell or HP? Or is Asus or Acer OK?

Suggestions would include:
HP DV6000 series (Core 2 or X2)

Dell Inspiron 1501 (X2)

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bc4   02-21-2007 at 09:37:20 PM
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thanks for the quick answer. I'm looking at this as a shared investment with my boss--- He prefers sony because of the screens but I would be open to other brands if I can get him to differ from sony.

He owns 5 desktops for his office --- all top of the line sony's about 3 years apart and they have never broken. He still has some that came with windows 95.... and upgraded it to xp!

i'll look around and see what I can find --- if there is a specific deal that any one would like to recommend i'd be happy to look at it

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Bronze Laptops badge lostandwandering   02-21-2007 at 11:31:02 PM
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Yeah actually take a look at this:
Asus F3JC

Just saw it on Newegg.com. It fits your bill just about perfectly with the added bonus of a dedicated video card. This one is around $1200, but there is also a version with integrated graphics for $100 less.
That being said, you can go online and find coupons for Dell and HP that would make those systems I linked cheaper than the one I just posted. My advice is usually to avoid Sony notebooks. They charge way too much for very limited systems. Just my opinion.

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