Intel Core Duo vs Solo

Hi there
I am going to be using a notebook for general purposes like Word processing, email, watching movies, listening to music etc. NO GAMING
For the above purposes would having a Duo processes really make life simpler compared with the Solo? For the increase price of the Duo, would it be worth getting or would it not even matter for me?
Thanks

 

The lower-end Core Duos (T2050, T2250) are not much more than the Core Solos at all. You would be wasting your money getting one of the latter. It's not that you necessairly "need" a Duo, but it would make your computing experience more seamless.

 

Solo Actually performs better in tasks like that word music simple tasks or single

 

I'd say a Core Solo would be fine, but a Core Duo would be more future-proof and overall perhaps a bit faster. It depends on the cost of the upgrade over the Core Solo as to whether it's worth it or not. If it's below $50-60 it probably is.

 

I have a core solo and duo. Duo seems nice when loading up digg or youtube comments. Solo takes awhile and during that time I can't do anything especially when there is like 1000+ comments.

Duo is perfectly fine no lag on my computer at all when loading them. Think its because it doesn't use 100% cpu on both core. Therefore I don't get the lag.

 

You all realize this thead was from August right?

 

I recommend an AMD Turion 64. It isn't dual core, but it is a 64 bit CPU, a feature that the "full versions" of Windows Vista require. That CPU, with a good medium line GPU would give you a very reliable, and, to some extent, a future proof laptop.

AMD Turions have fell in price quite considerably with the launch of dual core laptops. So if your looking for a great bargin, look no further...AMD Turion 64.

 

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