05-10-2004, 11:27 PM
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Ensign
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Lawrence, KS
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Centrino vs. P4 w/HT
Which is a better notebook deal?
A Centrino at 1.5 w/512MB RAM or A P4 w/HT 2.8 GHZ w/512 RAM ...considering the two are at the same price with same specs otherwise. I am debating whether the Centrino gig is worth all the hype. Looking for advice from those of you who own both. Thanks as always. -El Taco Triste  |
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05-11-2004, 04:42 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Minnesota
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Centrino. Cooler running, similiar performance, longer battery life.
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05-11-2004, 05:40 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Michigan
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Centrino if you use the battery a lot. P4 if it stays plugged in all the time.
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05-11-2004, 09:40 AM
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Plebe
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Detroit, MI
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I agree
Go with the centrino. You should get better performance, smaller chasis, much cooler temp., and better battery cond.
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05-11-2004, 11:23 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: LBC, CA
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i just bought a 9100 from dell and its very fast. Also for that same price you get a way better vid card the 9700 by ati.
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05-11-2004, 11:31 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Del Mar, CA
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Centrino...never go with a non M processor in a laptop
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05-14-2004, 08:05 PM
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Rear Admiral Upper Half
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: deep in the throat of ... cali?
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sweet. i'm glad somebody brought this up. i'm kinda in the market for a lappy as well, and was leaning towards the centrino, but this just convinced me. thnx.
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