Core Duo to Core 2 Duo upgrade?

I have a core duo T2500 in my acer 8204. I'm wondering if the socket is compatible for a possibly upgrade to a Core 2 Duo chip in the future when they get significantly faster.

Would it be worthwhile to do this upgrade?

 

Well, in the next release of Core 2 notebooks they will be switching to a different socket to accomodate the 800Mhz FSB. So your only upgrade options will be the currently available models (T5500, T5600, T7200, T7400, T7600).

http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2006/07/03/intel_plans_merom_refresh/

 

yes you can, no its not worth it.

 

If you upgrade, what are you going to do with the old CPU?

 

I dont think I'll get a new one, it's not worth it now since there isnt much advantage coming from .16ghz and they're still really expensive.

 

Well, it may sometime be worth it if/when you need 64 bit applications. By then you might want a new computer anyway, but you never know.

 

I might get a T7200 along with a new keyboard for my laptop (sig) because it will be a much cheaper alternative to futureproofness than a new notebook (and I'm rough on keyboards).

 

Well, you could upgrade tp current Core 2 Duos, but I dont see the need. Microsoft have announced 32-bit versions of Windows Vista, and the transition will not happen for another few years. With the same 667Mhz and 557Mhz FSB speeds, there is no need to cash out $200 or so on a new CPU.

A new, faster HDD or more RAM would be a MUCH better upgrade.