Originally posted by NO 4 EVR:
Another one or the other thread. I have a choice of getting a notebook with either Intel's Core duo 1.83Ghz (non 64 bit) or AMD's Turion 64 X2 (64bit  ) at 1.8Ghz. The core duo is a good buy I hear, but it is criticized for not being 64bit and low floating point and high memory latency. And since I do not have a choice of a Core 2 duo, the other alternative is the turion 64 x2 which I know little about. Anyone have experience with these? which should I choose?
Both present excellent arguements. While the AMD is a really good performer and probably will be better in the long run due to Windows Vista coming out soon, it wont be the best for battery life... you probably will push 2 and a half hours. MAYBE! If you want something lighter, and longer lasting on the battery end you want to go with a Core Duo. Though they are 64 bit they still give the AMD a run for its money, they perform nicely and efficently without being horrible battery suckers.
Honestly if I had a choice I would go AMD. Primarily because of the pure performance of the AMD, and it would last longer .
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