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    Dual-Core Sandy Bridge Laptops

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by kangu, Jan 25, 2011.

  1. kangu

    kangu Notebook Consultant

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    I am not sure if I am posting in the right forums, but I have just recently got a refund for my HP ENVY 14 due to horrible repair services. I am aware of the new sandy bridge processor and was wondering if laptops with dual core sandy bridge will be coming out in february. I have tried looking online, but there is no word on any dual-core laptops that have been previewed.

    Thanks
    Kangu
     
    kangu, Jan 25, 2011
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  2. City Pig

    City Pig Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yes, but not until February 20th at earliest.
     
    City Pig, Jan 25, 2011
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    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    Why go for dual core? Its not going to offer any power savings over the quads since any cores not being used a power gated.

    It would simply be a cost reducing method.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jan 25, 2011
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    This is probably true, but then again we haven't seen any battery life tests with dual-cores yet. Even so, the most I'd expect is an extra 30 minutes in most cases, possibly 45 in very rare cases. The only reason to go with a dual core is price, really.
     
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  5. kangu

    kangu Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks Citypig, I'll be on the lookout then =]


    I'm not too fluent with what the processors specs, so I just learned something from your statement. Thanks for that.
    Anyways, I'm more concerned with getting a 13-14in laptop with SB...the ones out now are 15.6in+ so im not too interested in those ones.
    Oh yeah, and the price is a factor in it as well.

    Thanks again,
    Kangu
     
    kangu, Jan 26, 2011
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