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Those two will work fine.
An A64 system would perform better, for not much more. Obviously that's entirely up to you though, if the added price is worth it.
A XP-M + NF7 V2 is especially great for overclocking, if that's your bag btw.
If you're not remotely concerned about Overclocking you could save some more $ by buying a non-mobile 2500+ as well.
If you really just want an internet & media PC then a Sempron would be good enough (hell, a 1.2Ghz PIII or something would do 
).. So don't get too hung up on performance numbers. Don't be tempted to get a better processor if it means gettting less RAM or a slower/smaller Hard drive, for instance.
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OR, since he doesn't need anything with too much power, he could undervolt/underclock and have a real quiet system 
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2Ghz @ 1.4V should be do-able with no hassle. Stick a nice big HS on there with a big slow fan, and you're not listening to a drone all the time!
I would say underclock even more if the board supports lower voltages (which it probably does), it's just that mine only goes down to 1.4V, and my 1700+ will do 2Ghz at that, so why go lower?
All Depends how much power you need.. But an XP-M gives a lot of flexibility either way!
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"Sex without love is an empty experience...
But as empty experiences go, it's one of the best" - Woody Allen
sad, but very very true...
In fact you will start buying CPUs based on their OCing ability, rather than their model rating. This is actually a good thing, as it saves quite a bit of cash most of the time
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"Sex without love is an empty experience...
But as empty experiences go, it's one of the best" - Woody Allen
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