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    comparison: turion x2 vs core duo

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by tmilam, Jan 1, 2007.

  1. tmilam

    tmilam Notebook Enthusiast

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    Which one would be faster? Which is better on battery life? I'm having trouble finding a comparison. Please note that this is comparing turion x2 to core duo, not the core 2 duo!

    I'm looking to buy a new notebook on ebay. In my price range the best options are turion x2 or core duo. Core 2 duo would burn a hole in my pocket ;)

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    sorry but it looks like this thread is a dupe. I used the search feature on nbr forums and didn't find this thread. it turned up, though, in a google search: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=71674
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    tmilam, Jan 1, 2007
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  2. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    The forums search isn't very good, I agree. I hardly ever use it. Instead, I use the search box in the top right of the screen; it is a Google search that searches NotebookReview.com only. Try that next time. ;)
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jan 1, 2007
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  3. Rahul

    Rahul Notebook Prophet

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    The Core Duo still should get better battery life than the Turion X2. Depending on the exact processor model between the two, any one may outperform the other but most likely not by much.

    Not to knock on AMD, but their Turions have never been strong battery life performers, but are good at price.
     
    Rahul, Jan 1, 2007
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