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: Could you find a better choice? (laptop 500$ range)


simsimi1004
06-11-2010, 06:38 AM
http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/msi-msi-15-6-intel-core-i3-330m-2-13ghz-laptop-a6200-215ca-web-only-a6200-215ca/10144844.aspx?path=d71145431bdf2b4fd48cb21301aa1bd 5en02

http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/gateway-gateway-15-6-laptop-featuring-intel-core-2-duo-processor-t6570-nv5824h-black-nv5824h/10141887.aspx?path=543344286e7dad0b6de0f18fff9037a fen02&lid=fp-10141887-gatewaygateway156laptopfeaturi-en

which one is better? is there a lot of difference between core i3 330m and t6570?
3mb cache vs 1mb cache.

does cache make a lot of difference in performance?
i only use my T7500(4mb) for 3+years now and dont know what other numbers relate to speed anymore. anything in the 500$ range seems to be 1mb cache. and cache seems to be the main difference in price

a laptop for business + video watching/streaming.
no gaming

was hoping for 500$ + tax. below 15", above 11"
for these tasks, do u guys think i can go below 500$? core solo can do the job?
any ideas?

thanks

hotong
06-11-2010, 12:00 PM
msi

shenmecar
06-11-2010, 12:28 PM
http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/msi-msi-15-6-intel-core-i3-330m-2-13ghz-laptop-a6200-215ca-web-only-a6200-215ca/10144844.aspx?path=d71145431bdf2b4fd48cb21301aa1bd 5en02

http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/gateway-gateway-15-6-laptop-featuring-intel-core-2-duo-processor-t6570-nv5824h-black-nv5824h/10141887.aspx?path=543344286e7dad0b6de0f18fff9037a fen02&lid=fp-10141887-gatewaygateway156laptopfeaturi-en

which one is better? is there a lot of difference between core i3 330m and t6570?
3mb cache vs 1mb cache.

does cache make a lot of difference in performance?
i only use my T7500(4mb) for 3+years now and dont know what other numbers relate to speed anymore. anything in the 500$ range seems to be 1mb cache. and cache seems to be the main difference in price

a laptop for business + video watching/streaming.
no gaming

was hoping for 500$ + tax. below 15", above 11"
for these tasks, do u guys think i can go below 500$? core solo can do the job?
any ideas?

thanks

If thats what u need it for, any laptop will do.

simsimi1004
06-11-2010, 08:53 PM
ive decided to go with the more budget friendly
http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/gateway-gateway-15-6-amd-athlon-ii-x2-m300-2ghz-laptop-nv5321h-blue-nv5321h/10137506.aspx?path=5f60770576fda3b44e5413e6c26874e 1en02

its about 80$ cheaper than the MSI, and it rocks a dedicated video card.
an Intel version for this exsits but it only has an integrated vid card.

SkinnyPupp
06-11-2010, 09:27 PM
Why do you want a dedicated card? You specifically said no gaming. An Intel card will usually have better battery performance.

simsimi1004
06-12-2010, 04:07 PM
oh... forgot about how card kills battery hmmmm oh well...
battery performance wasnt a big deal cuz it will be rarely used on the go.
also my inner voice kept saying, dedicated video card, video card.. lol even though its for my mom.