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    T7300 or T5450?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by kanati, Aug 7, 2007.

  1. kanati

    kanati Notebook Enthusiast

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    The notebook I'm looking at (dell insprion 1420) has the option of going with either the Core 2 T7300 or the T5450 with nothing in between. The cost difference between the two is $200 (CAD). I'm not doing any gaming but I do plan to do a little photoshopping and maybe some light video work. Mostly this is going to be used for taking notes in class, writing essays and surfing the web. How big of a performance difference is there between these two and does it justify the $200 price difference? Also, is there a difference in their effect on battery life? (which is just as important to me as performance)

    Thanks,
     
    kanati, Aug 7, 2007
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  2. Matthew.

    Matthew. Notebook Consultant

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    The T5450 is easily good enough to handle what you want and I personally (as someone who uses a laptop for exactly the same things as you) would not spend the money on the upgrade.

    The T7300 runs at a higher speed so will likely have a greater strain on the battery but it is likely to be a matter of minutes.
     
    Matthew., Aug 7, 2007
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  3. ahl395

    ahl395 Ahlball

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    The T7300 is a good upgrade and is worth the money.
     
    ahl395, Aug 7, 2007
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  4. blahboy

    blahboy Notebook Consultant

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    lol i didn't notice your thread here. (mind you i made mine 3 minutes after yours so i didn't see it). i have the exact same question.
     
    blahboy, Aug 7, 2007
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  5. moon angel

    moon angel Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    $200? Hard to say. I'd guess for your usage probably not worth it.
     
    moon angel, Aug 7, 2007
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  6. Jayayess1190

    Jayayess1190 Waiting on Intel Cannonlake

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    Is there a choice for the T7100? I would go for that, otherwise get the T5450. It is good enough for what you want to do.
     
    Jayayess1190, Aug 7, 2007
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  7. zfactor

    zfactor Mastershake

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    def go for the 800mhz fsb for longer future upgrade ability
     
    zfactor, Aug 8, 2007
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  8. baddogboxer

    baddogboxer Notebook Deity

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    I guess I agree get faster CPU and 800Mhz FSB is nice, but upgradability on a laptop is not really a good plan. By the time you are ready (need) to do it is a better idea to buy new. I just don't see upgradebility on a notebook like a desktop.
     
    baddogboxer, Aug 8, 2007
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