I'm in a bit of a dilema about what laptop I should go for. And I've pretty much narrowed it down to two different laptops, one with teh AMD turion 64 x2 and the other with a core duo processor.
The turion is obviously the 64 bit version which would be nice, but as you can see from the below 2 specs, the 2 computers seem to combat each other to the death in terms of everything, turions graphics capabilities are almost double, but its main floor is that it only has a 1 meg cache and the intel has 2 meg.
I'm a bit of a newby in terms of what would be better for which applications. so any help from anyone in here would be a great help. Does the cache size make such a difference in the overall speed of applications? more of a noticable diffence than double the graphics?
Thanks guys, the 2 comp specs are as follows:
Intel
Product Description Acer Aspire 5612WLMi - Core Duo T2300 1.66 GHz - 15.4" TFT
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.0 cm x 27.0 cm x 3.6 cm
Weight 2.89 kg
Platform Technology Intel Centrino Duo
System Type Notebook
Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial,
Processor Intel Core Duo T2300 1.66 GHz ( Dual-Core )
Cache Memory 2 MB - L2 Cache
RAM 1 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR II SDRAM
Hard Drive 100 GB - 5400 rpm SATA
Optical Storage DVD-RW (+R double layer)
Display 15.4" TFT WXGA 200-nit Acer CrystalBrite high-brightness - 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Graphics Controller Intel® 945GM integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950 and up to 224 MB of shared memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 and PCI Express®
Audio Output Intel High -Definition audio support
Telecom Fax / modem - 56 Kbps ITU V.92 , Wake-on-Ring ready
Networking Network adapter - 10/100 Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready
Wireless NIC Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED? solution, supporting Acer SignalUp? wireless technology
Input Device Keyboard, touchpad, 4-way scroll button
Power AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Battery Lithium Ion
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition
AMD
Product Description Acer Aspire 5103WLMi - Turion 64 X2 TL-52 - 15.4" TFT
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 26.9 cm x 3.4 cm
Weight 2.8 kg
Localisation United Kingdom
System Type Notebook
Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial
Processor AMD Turion 64 X2 mobile technology TL-52 ( Dual-Core )
Cache Memory 1 MB - L2 Cache
RAM 1 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR II SDRAM ( 2 x 512 MB )
Card Reader 5 in 1
Hard Drive 120 GB - 5400 rpm
Optical Storage DVDRW (+R double layer) / DVD-RAM - integrated
Display 15.4" TFT active matrix 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ) - 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Graphics Controller ATI Mobility? Radeon® X1300 with up to 512 MB of HyperMemory?
Audio Output Sound card
Telecom Fax / modem - 56 Kbps
Networking Network adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Wireless NIC Acer InviLink 802.11b/g
Notebook Camera Integrated - 0.3 Megapixel - CMOS
Input Device Keyboard, touchpad, 4-way scroll button
Power AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Battery Lithium Ion
Run Time (Up To) 2.5 hour(s)
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition
I'm struggling with the same question and would appreciate some feedback. The guy at bestbuy today told me that most of the Geeks recommend the AMD. I've heard that it's good from others. I need to be able to run multiple apps. thanks!
Hey, went for the AMD in the end,think what it boils down to in the end is whetehr you are lyal to intel or AMD, personally i am an Intel man, and have never before gone down the AMD route.
I chose the AMD in the end, because of the graphics card. All new games nowadays require a hefty graphics card and laptops are a buggar beacause its near on impossible to change the onboard graphics, unlike a pc. From what i hear, the 2 meg cache doesnt make that much of a difference to overall speed. The AMD is on special offer at the mo, hence the low price, and its still slightly more expensive than the intel one.
ordered mine yesterday, so fingers crossed, 2 be fair though,m both systems are pretty good for the price so either way, your on to a winner
