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Buying a new laptop (an already configured computer), which would be best ?
1. Intel duo-core 1.6 ghz with 2GB RAM or
2. Intel duo-core 1.8 ghz with 1GB RAM
Thanks
Gene
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Some have other features such as more cache etc.
Since you can always add ram later and never the CPU (almost every laptop) I always give the nod to the faster CPU to extend the life of the laptop as much as possible.
Bob
(if you are allowed on this forum) -
the two models are:
Dell dv83333c and Dell dv 9033c
[Model Refurb dv8333cl]
Processor & Memory:
Comparing the core 2 to the core duo is full of pitfalls. For this you want to find a benchmark on those 2 laptops and see if that helps. For me the Core 2 Duo always gets the nod since it has some features missing in the Core Duo.
I see a real problem in these units. Many crash hard with those dual hard disks. Be sure you have a support system of backups and how to reinstall this OS. It's harder than your normal system.
Bob
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