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    Performance difference in Merom vs Napa

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Androo, Mar 25, 2006.

  1. Androo

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    Because I am entering college this comming fall, I am basically forced to buy a napa (duo) platform, because the newer platform will be released near the end of the year.

    Any estimates on the differences on performance / batterylife / etc.
     
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    The article somewhat helps, I was just wondering what the gains would be with a dual/64 bit processor vs just a dual core processor. Or the previous situation in reference to battery life. (sure it says duo will be longer, but how much?)
     
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