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Sat 19 Mar, 2005 07:14 pm
I'm kinda confused as to which type of laptop to get. I have consulted a friend who has said that centrino's are much more efficient while the p4s suck up battery life like crazy.
I have also heard that a centrino 1.5 ghz is approximately the same as a p4 2.6 ghz.
This laptop will primarily be used for school and work. Mostly MS Office applications and the odd game.
Your freind is pretty much right. A P4 is gonna draw more power - and generate more heat - than a Centrino. P4 battery life is not gonna be a strong point, and it doesn't sound to me you would get much benefit for the number-crunchin'/battery life trade-off. If you're lookin' for a portable, not a desktop-replacement, go with Centrino, and as much RAM as you can afford.
And a Centrino has built-in wireless networking too.
Much less hassle.
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