Hey all,
So I ask you learned forum members for advice regarding the age-old question: AMD or Intel? The time has come to replace my old, crappy Toshiba A-75 that I bought new in 2004. I have done tons of research and shopping (both online and in-store) for a new laptop, and have narrowed it down to two:
HP Pavilion dv6-1268nr with AMD Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ct_id=11319358
Toshiba Satellite A505-S6965 with Intel (Centrino) Core 2 P7350
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=937155&type=product&id=1218093379440
Both appear to be great systems, and are practically the same (screen size, numeric keypad, expandable RAM, price, etc). There are pros and cons to each machine, though, and so I just wanted to share some thoughts with y'all. I will use the laptop for internet, movies, WP, and gaming. That said, here are some considerations:
Advantages of the HP:
--Better ATI video card, with more ded. memory (1GB vs. 512MB)
--Bigger FSB (3600 vs. 800-1066)
--Faster clocked processor (2.2 vs. 2.0)
--Supports "b" wireless
Advantages of the Toshiba:
--Bigger HDD (500GB vs. 320GB)
--Bigger L2 cache (3MB vs. 2 MB)
--Newer processor architecture, Intel generally clocks better
I have read much into the heat issues with AMD processors, including with this specific laptop. While I don't worry about the heat per se, I do worry about it affecting components in the future. The better video card on the HP sounds great, but I think the Toshiba will have better battery life with the Centrino chipset and maybe last longer down the road with a cooler-running processor.
The Intel seems to kick butt in the benchmarks I have seen, but will the AMD pull ahead here with the extra .2 Ghz, bigger FSB, and better GPU? I also have to say that I am hesitant and spiteful towards Toshiba since I have had SO many problems with my P.O.S. Satellite A-75. Hence, I am torn. For $800, which comp is the better deal, and which will still be running in a few years?
Anyone out there know about / have either system? Any thoughts / opinions?
Thanks!!
So I ask you learned forum members for advice regarding the age-old question: AMD or Intel? The time has come to replace my old, crappy Toshiba A-75 that I bought new in 2004. I have done tons of research and shopping (both online and in-store) for a new laptop, and have narrowed it down to two:
HP Pavilion dv6-1268nr with AMD Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ct_id=11319358
Toshiba Satellite A505-S6965 with Intel (Centrino) Core 2 P7350
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=937155&type=product&id=1218093379440
Both appear to be great systems, and are practically the same (screen size, numeric keypad, expandable RAM, price, etc). There are pros and cons to each machine, though, and so I just wanted to share some thoughts with y'all. I will use the laptop for internet, movies, WP, and gaming. That said, here are some considerations:
Advantages of the HP:
--Better ATI video card, with more ded. memory (1GB vs. 512MB)
--Bigger FSB (3600 vs. 800-1066)
--Faster clocked processor (2.2 vs. 2.0)
--Supports "b" wireless
Advantages of the Toshiba:
--Bigger HDD (500GB vs. 320GB)
--Bigger L2 cache (3MB vs. 2 MB)
--Newer processor architecture, Intel generally clocks better
I have read much into the heat issues with AMD processors, including with this specific laptop. While I don't worry about the heat per se, I do worry about it affecting components in the future. The better video card on the HP sounds great, but I think the Toshiba will have better battery life with the Centrino chipset and maybe last longer down the road with a cooler-running processor.
The Intel seems to kick butt in the benchmarks I have seen, but will the AMD pull ahead here with the extra .2 Ghz, bigger FSB, and better GPU? I also have to say that I am hesitant and spiteful towards Toshiba since I have had SO many problems with my P.O.S. Satellite A-75. Hence, I am torn. For $800, which comp is the better deal, and which will still be running in a few years?
Anyone out there know about / have either system? Any thoughts / opinions?
Thanks!!
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