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    T7100 or T5450 processor?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by MRPHOTO, Jul 17, 2007.

  1. MRPHOTO

    MRPHOTO Notebook Geek

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    I'm close to buying the 1520. Hope to order this evening. Looking at the Dells at a kiosk today, they seem so much more solid than any other brand I've looked at (Toshiba, HP, etc). Dell now has a $250 student discount which makes it a great deal. I've decided on everything but the processor, and have narrowed between the T7100 an T5450. Is the 7100 worth the $50 additional cost over the 5450, or will I really not notice a difference in performance? I'll be using it for some Photoshop and Pinnacle (video editing) work, but mostly for still photos. thanks.
     
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    The 7100 will show a small increase in the cpu intensive apps like Ps and Pinnacle so if you have money then go for it.
     
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    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Also consider the Vostro 1500, it may end up being cheaper than the 1520.

    It is unlikely that you will notice much of a difference between the T5470 and the T7100. However as Wingsbr said, if you have the $50 go for it. It's not like getting more power is a bad thing. :)
     
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    I need to go with the Inspiron. It's the only lline you can use the $250 student discount on.
     
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    $50 doesn't seem much at all. If I was you, i'd go for it.
    But, I'd give priority to RAM, HDD & Battery upgrade first. If all that is fine, then 50 bucks for a faster processor is not bad.
     
    hitman047, Jul 18, 2007
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