Hi,
I will be purchasing a notebook soon, primarily for school purposes (Eg. Word document and surfing the net on campus) so therefore, my needs in a notebook is fairly basic since I will use my desktop when I am at home. I started researching a bit on notebooks about a month ago and I was told to hold off a bit because of new models with Core Duo. Well recently, I've seen a few notebooks that I quite like such as VGN FJ170B and VGN FS 810W. However, these two does not use Core Duo so therefore, it is a a bit cheaper. I am aware that the Core Duo enables one to run more applications at the same time and enhances the battery life. But it will also cost a bit more. I looked at the Sony site for notebooks with Core Duo and it is $1900+, which is over my budget. I guess my question is, with my basic needs, would it still be okay if I buy one that does not have Core Duo? or should I buy one with Core Duo since it will last longer in the long run?
I also heard that there will be a new processor out to support the upcoming Vista, and that Core Duo models notebook will have a price drop? If so, when exactly will this be and if includes Sony models.
Advices would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.
I will be purchasing a notebook soon, primarily for school purposes (Eg. Word document and surfing the net on campus) so therefore, my needs in a notebook is fairly basic since I will use my desktop when I am at home. I started researching a bit on notebooks about a month ago and I was told to hold off a bit because of new models with Core Duo. Well recently, I've seen a few notebooks that I quite like such as VGN FJ170B and VGN FS 810W. However, these two does not use Core Duo so therefore, it is a a bit cheaper. I am aware that the Core Duo enables one to run more applications at the same time and enhances the battery life. But it will also cost a bit more. I looked at the Sony site for notebooks with Core Duo and it is $1900+, which is over my budget. I guess my question is, with my basic needs, would it still be okay if I buy one that does not have Core Duo? or should I buy one with Core Duo since it will last longer in the long run?
I also heard that there will be a new processor out to support the upcoming Vista, and that Core Duo models notebook will have a price drop? If so, when exactly will this be and if includes Sony models.
Advices would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.
. Your desktop is your main machine and that is the one you should be focussing your money and efforts to keep up to date 
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