mobile processors

Right I am thinking of getting a laptop. I want it to be mobile so I first decided on a centrino. However lately my attention has been shifted to the Atlon XP-M as these systems seem to weigh about the same.

My question to you guys is what are the differences between the Athlon XP-M and the centrino what strenghs and weaknesses do they have?

I will be using this laptop for gaming and work. If I go for the atlon I will be able to get a R9600 instead of a R9000 (both 64MB) and a 7200rpm HDD instead of a 5400 rpm HDD.(as the processor is a lot cheaper)
However I really want to know about the processors. If I know enough about them then I can decide on the rest of the system later.

I was thinking along the lines of a 1.4-1.6 centrino or a ~2500+ athlon.

As for the fanboys: I want some facts not just ranting this is better with no reason. I mean you can still rant about one being better than the other just try to confince me with facts!

Thanks in advance (PS if it matters I live in holland)

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I think that's not a very easy one... The extra goodies on the AXP system really shine, but centrino is probably the best choice for a laptop... extra battery life and more than adequate performance... But hey, if going AXP means getting a 7200rpm drive, then you should do that... HDs are the biggest performance botlenecks on laptop systems...

<font color=red><b>M</b></font color=red>ephistopheles

Yes, well, if it were my choice, I think I'd go with centrino too... and spend some more cash on a 7200rpm HD. That would make one hell of a laptop!!!

<font color=red><b>M</b></font color=red>ephistopheles

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