Couple questions regarding configuration of a dv5t and some AMD processors.

Thought I'd post this here since it's mainly concerning the dv5t.
Regarding the dv5t the questions are
1. I'm looking at the display options is 1680x1050 overkill for a 15" display. I've worked with 1280x800 display on a 15", seems pretty nice. But I've seen screenshots of people's desktops and higher resolutions look really nice and clean.
2. If I did get the display with the res of 1680x1050, would the Intel integrated graphics card be enough? I don't game (Just The Sims 2, and Phantasy Star Online Blue Burst) much. Mostly do Photoshop stuff (from what I understand all Photoshops till CS4 don't utilize the GPU for rendering, and have been solely CPU. Reason why CS4 is a big deal I believe.)
3. How much would the integrated graphics vs the dedicated graphics boost the battery. In the review, the reviewer got about 2 hours and 40 minutes with a graphics card, and said probably well over 3 hours with the integrated if he had that option. I have a Gateway CX210X convertible laptop, I get an average of 4 hours and 30 minutes to 5 hours of battery life (w/ wifi off of course), on I think an 8-cell. Can I expect about the same from the dv5t on the "High Capacity 6-cell" (with wifi off of course)? I would think regular laptops would have better battery life than convertible tablets because they aren't powering a digitizer. Is the "High capacity 6-cell" worth the extra 30$?

Regarding AMD processors.
I don't really know much about AMDs processors, and from what I understand in the dv5t, that P7350 is the same one used in the new MacBooks that just came out, and are based on "penryn" which I understand has a better energy efficiency (TDP of 24W instead of the usual 34W? somewhere around those numbers), and better performance, about at least a 10% boost vs the older Merom processors. Which AMD processor stacks up to "Penryn?"

Thanks

 

I also got around 2 hours and 40 minutes on a high capacity w/ a p8600 cpu and the 9600m gt gpu, and i barely did anything, almost had everything off and idled. I don't think you would get even more than 4 hours on a high cap even with a low gpu/cpu. Opt for a 12 cell battery. The resolution doesn't matter for your graphics card unless on videos/games you play at that resolution.

Dv5t uses intel not amd. The dv5z uses amd.

 

Hi sDreamer,
I have the AMD Turion X2 Ultra (ZM-82 2.2GHz) with the ATI Radeon HD3200 graphics card (Integrated) in my HP DV4Z notebook. AMD processors are decent performers. I appreciate the cost savings and overall performance. It runs everything I throw at it well (Casual gaming like COD4, GTR2...), Watching HD clips, Photoshop Elements and boring stuff (MS Office). I get ~2.5 hours of battery life using it for light duty stuff (MS Office, e-mails, etc.).

I agree with Chango99, get the 12-cell.

 

thanks for the replies. Greatly appreciated. I think I'll stick with the dv5t so I can stay with an intel processor. I'll probably opt for the 12-cell. Does any one have the 12-cell and would mind to comment on how much they get out of it on a single full charge? Thanks. One other thing, my question regarding the resolution hasn't really been answered except for the graphics chip part of it, is 15" too small for a 1680x1050 res? I could understand on larger displays, but is it still easy to read text at this high of a resolution on a small display(compared to what's available to desktops)?

 

You would get 5+ hours under light conditions.