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    Is it worth the $80?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by AlanM, Sep 15, 2006.

  1. AlanM

    AlanM Newbie

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    I'm on a limited budget. Can purchase 640m for $759 with Core Duo T2050 1.60/533 and Home XP or 1450 with Core Duo 2 T5500 1.66/667 and XP Media Center for $839. Everything else is identical. Is it worth the additional 80 bucks?
    Thanks.
     
    AlanM, Sep 15, 2006
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  2. lilredfoxie

    lilredfoxie Notebook Evangelist

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    The Core 2 Duo is better from a performance perspective. It is also a 64 bit processor, which may be better off in terms of future proofing your investment
     
    lilredfoxie, Sep 15, 2006
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  3. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    it's worth it.
     
    Greg, Sep 15, 2006
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  4. SPEEDwithJJ

    SPEEDwithJJ NBR Super Idiot

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    It's worth it because of the 64-bit processing ability.
     
    SPEEDwithJJ, Sep 15, 2006
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  5. da66en

    da66en Notebook Enthusiast

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    T2050 is trash - pay any amount to upgrade, even if you just upgrade to a 1.667 Core 1 Duo.
     
    da66en, Sep 15, 2006
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  6. Sucka

    Sucka Notebook Consultant

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    Worth it...
     
    Sucka, Sep 15, 2006
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  7. Jun85

    Jun85 Notebook Evangelist

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    Depends on what your needs are. If you just use it for basic needs, then go with the lower price, otherwise if you are a gamer or someone that multitaks with your comp, maybe go with the higher price
     
    Jun85, Sep 15, 2006
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  8. Paul

    Paul Mom! Hot Pockets! NBR Reviewer

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    Worth it. Even if you're not a gamer. Plus, XP MCE is a lot nicer than XP Home.
     
    Paul, Sep 15, 2006
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  9. mikkroik

    mikkroik Notebook Consultant

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    Yes, plus its 667 frount side bus!
     
    mikkroik, Sep 16, 2006
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  10. hmmmmm

    hmmmmm Notebook Deity

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    GOD SAKE YES!!


    it's a STEAL to be able to upgarde from t2050 to t5500

    EDIT: yes, 64 bit compatability, 667mhz, 10-20% performance increase over C1D while having same power consumption are all things that make the extra $80 worth it
     
    hmmmmm, Sep 16, 2006
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  11. ivan300

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    Are you guys sure the core 2 duo is 64bit?
     
    ivan300, Sep 16, 2006
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  12. compsavy

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    yes we are 100% sure it is a 64 bit processor
     
    compsavy, Sep 16, 2006
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