notebook computers

[B_horribleperson]

my next question is if i should go with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor or the AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core TL-60 i know the amd is alot cheaper then the intel

 

[dong20]

my next question is if i should go with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor or the AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core TL-60 i know the amd is alot cheaper then the intel

Depends what you will be using it for, different processors do some things better than others, though as most probably wouldn't really notice the difference; I'd pocket the saved Intel dollars or spend it on extra RAM or a faster CPU (in that order) or a few beers.:biggrin1:

Dell have just started using AMD in the UK I assume that will be the case in the US also?

 

[dags]

I have to say I haven't researched the current families of processors enough to compare or advise. Personally I have had mostly AMD processors in the past probably because I shop by price. I haven't had any processors just burn out or fail, ever
Since your processor is the "motor" that runs your pc go with the fastest you can afford, but it really doesn't matter. In either case technology will cause whats new today to become "sluggish and old" within a few years, requiring us to upgrade.

 

[The Chosen One]

my next question is if i should go with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor or the AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core TL-60 i know the amd is alot cheaper then the intel

I haven't built any 64s, yet. (I'm a cheap SOB.)

My co-workers have, and they are disappointed with the current AMD's. (And they are a pro AMD gang.)

For what thats worth.

 

[dong20]

I haven't built any 64s, yet. (I'm a cheap SOB.)

My co-workers have, and they are disappointed with the current AMD's. (And they are a pro AMD gang.)

For what thats worth.

I've built about half a dozen and to be honest I have seen little or no difference other than in XP x64 which, frankly is a pain in the ass with numerous troublesome incompatibilities and perversities. In fact I rolled back all bar one machine to XP 32 bit and kept the last as a 'test' bed. I know I'm being a little unfair because very little software has yet been written to take full advantage of the 64 Bit architecture and when it is I suspect it will come into its own.

For server use I usually go Intel and for graphics or development workstations also. But for everyday desktops I generally recommend or use AMD simply because for day to day operations the price premium for Intel is better spent elsewhere.

The spec sheets and benchmarks only tell part of the story, best bet is to read reviews and try to get hands on with a couple of similar spec units with Intel and AMD and see which 'feels' better.

 

[PacknThick]

DELL sucks. My previous laptop was a DELL, they sent me a refurbished one after the 1st one had tons of issues. The one they sent me kept on overheating. I even remember when they spontaneously called me up asking if I wanted to buy a cooling pad, never putting the two together until recently when its been long gone. Im on a SONY now, stylish and Im very happy with it. Light weight too, only bout 4 lbs, decent battery. It even has a switch so when you are runnin it on batteries it saves power. When you are plugged in you switch to to speed/performance mode and it runs better. DOnt see much differences with the switchin except for the battery, which is the direct point of it.
HP is good too. Friend just got one, hwoever she got the bigger battery pack and it weighs a ton b/c of that, plus it sticks out.
Also DELL has poor customer service>>>INDIA, they can barely understand you, vice versa

 

[Heather LouAnna]

i am thinking about buying a new notebook computer as the one i have now is a million years old. i was thinking about getting a HP Pavilion. just wanted to hear what all you people use and if like your notebook or not

thanks

Get a top of the line Dell.

Listen to this man.

BUY DELL. The new Inspiron 6400 is pretty sweet and it's cheap as balls. I took a class over it today, in fact. Everyone in the class at work was talking about how cheap it was.

 

[Heather LouAnna]

DELL sucks. My previous laptop was a DELL, they sent me a refurbished one after the 1st one had tons of issues. The one they sent me kept on overheating. I even remember when they spontaneously called me up asking if I wanted to buy a cooling pad, never putting the two together until recently when its been long gone. Im on a SONY now, stylish and Im very happy with it. Light weight too, only bout 4 lbs, decent battery. It even has a switch so when you are runnin it on batteries it saves power. When you are plugged in you switch to to speed/performance mode and it runs better. DOnt see much differences with the switchin except for the battery, which is the direct point of it.
HP is good too. Friend just got one, hwoever she got the bigger battery pack and it weighs a ton b/c of that, plus it sticks out.
Also DELL has poor customer service>>>INDIA, they can barely understand you, vice versa

I work at Dell HQ. I'm not Indian. I speak English. I do tech support. I have the highest customer service rating on my team. If you're trying to compare Dell products to Sony, perhaps you should consult the oracle about a little battery recall that happened recently.

Get yourself a dell, and pay the extra 10.00 for the Drivers/Re-installation CD.

No no no no no.....Windows discs are easy to come by and all the drivers you need are on the Dell Support website once you put in your service tag (it's on a sticker on all our systems). You can find the correct driver installation order by consulting the oracle.

 

[The Chosen One]

I've built about half a dozen and to be honest I have seen little or no difference other than in XP x64 which, frankly is a pain in the ass with numerous troublesome incompatibilities and perversities. In fact I rolled back all bar one machine to XP 32 bit and kept the last as a 'test' bed. I know I'm being a little unfair because very little software has yet been written to take full advantage of the 64 Bit architecture and when it is I suspect it will come into its own.

For server use I usually go Intel and for graphics or development workstations also. But for everyday desktops I generally recommend or use AMD simply because for day to day operations the price premium for Intel is better spent elsewhere.

The spec sheets and benchmarks only tell part of the story, best bet is to read reviews and try to get hands on with a couple of similar spec units with Intel and AMD and see which 'feels' better.

I asked the guys I work with what kind of problems they have with the newer AMD's. They said most of the problems had to do hardware and a specific batch of Shuttle MBs.

They did mention poor benchmarks when compared with name brand Intel based systems, but the cost savings seemed to line things back up, a little.