P8400 vs. T9400, Help me decide

I just saw someone post a coupon for 30% off on the HDX and other laptops so it looks like a good deal but i cant decide on a CPU. Yes guys i saw the other thread but i thought id start a new one and see if any new opinions will pop up

I "want" the T9400, not just because it has a higher clock and 6mb cache but for the sole purpose of having a "safety net" if you can call it for the future. I cant upgrade the laptop such as i do with my destop so going with T9400 seems like the better path. I plan on keeping the laptop until it dies and cant work anymore like most of you so need to get the best out of it.


On the other hand P8400 from what i read in previous thread isnt all that bad. People said you cant really notice the difference. While thats true, what about the future software and etc?

Main things i will be doing on the proposed HDX16t are watching movies, instant messengers, web, playing games such as WoW, and other games that are coming out and older titles (i know this isnt a hardcore gaming laptop)

Mainly looking to make this my portable media laptop for everything i do on my desktop that i can actually take to work.

Which would you go with and why?

 

I got the P8600(2.4) just 10 minutes ago with my BTO HDX18t...

I honestly don't think anyone will notice all that much the difference in clock speed unless you are some hardcore encoder with OCD that uses benchmark tests to the fullest....

Plus, don't ever buy something for the purpose of future proofing your purchase. Buy it because it can DO what you need it to do and just enjoy it. I understand you may not want to buy a laptop/PC for another 2 years, heck I don't want to either, but technology moves too fast to futureproof yourself..

If you want to get technical, you will end up never buying anything.

Intel has the new Nehalem chips coming out soon. 45nm, less heat, more efficient, but you will have to wait awhile for that plus you will be paying premium...

Just buy and enjoy!

 

I understand what you are saying, but i am not sure i can keep throwing 1300+ on new lpatops every 2 years. Hp laptop that i got for my brother about a year and half ago with Turion 50 something is running strong with only 2.0 GHz i believe but i do see the hichups here and there.

I dont see why laptops have to be changed so often, desktops yes.

Hahah i am still using my works Dell laptop, 1.6ghz cpu 512 ram and 40gb drive, its slow but it works, thats the way i look at the HDX in about 3 years or so if it came make it that long

 

Laptops can last very long. I've had old compaq laptops last 4-5 years!

It all depends on how you use it, at the end of the day, it is ultimately the user that renders the laptop useless...

I plan on making my HDX18t last 3-4 years....who knows what will be out by then...

The sole reason for most updates is that people want to play the latest games so they are limited by the processor and GPU.

 

A core 2 duo processor is already pretty futureproof. I'd say go for a P processor for better efficiency and already good processing power. P8600 is good for undervolting purposes. P8400 undervolting will underclock it because of the half multiplier (all assuming you use RMClock).

 

vistabad (clever name btw) which specs did you go with in your HDX18t and what will you be using your laptop for?

 

Getting the T9400 won't be futureproofing your laptop any more than a P8400. You might as well stick with the P8400.

 

At first I would of said T9400 because you'd probably get better performance but when you sit and think of it, you'll not notice the slightly~better performance if any, but owning a laptop tells you running cooler even though probably again not that noticeable is the way to go.