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    dv4t Intel2.4, 3GB Ram or AMD 2.1, 4GB RAM, which one is faster

    Discussion in 'HP' started by 123abcd1983, Aug 21, 2008.

  1. 123abcd1983

    123abcd1983 Newbie

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    Can someone tell me whats the different between dv4t and TL-60? I wish to get either one.

    TL-60 is only $750 with (AMD Turion(TM) 64 X2 2.0, 4GB DDR2, 320GB) on best buy.
    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...oduct&id=1211587729687#tabbed-customerreviews

    Dv4t is around $1050 with (2.4Intel Dual, 3GB DDR, 250GB), thats $300 different between these two. If Dv4t just only slightly better, is it worth to pay extra $300? Wish someone can give me some advices.

    How about the battery life of dv4t? Can last for how long?

    In term of performance, Is Dv4t a lot faster then TL-60?

    AMD Turion(TM) 64 X2 2.0 is equal to which level of intel dual core? Does it faster than 1.86 Intel Dual Core?
     
    123abcd1983, Aug 21, 2008
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  2. DFI Fan

    DFI Fan Notebook Evangelist

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    The battery life will be better with the DV4T and it will be faster. My guess would be that a AMD Turion 64 X2 running at 2.0Ghz would be similar in performance to an Intel Core 2 Duo at 1.8Ghz. Intel's current CPUs are faster clock for clock then AMD's.
     
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  3. Xonar

    Xonar Notebook Deity

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    The intel processor is much more power, and consumes less power, thus resulting in more battery life. The extra gigabyte of RAM should not make a bug difference in every day apps.
     
    Xonar, Aug 21, 2008
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  4. The_Musician

    The_Musician Notebook Consultant

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    a 2.4ghz intel is much faster than a 2.1ghz amd
    if you arnt getting a 64bit version O/S you cant use 4 gigs of ram.
    intels are, in my opinion, much better than AMDs

    i have a Dv5t and i get excellent battery life with it on power saver mode, even longer with the WIFI off.

    i cant say for battery life as far as two different laptop models go, but ill bet without looking that the intel will have maybe a half hour better battery, but im not sure how that works since its such a stronger processor
     
    The_Musician, Aug 21, 2008
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  5. Infamous22

    Infamous22 Notebook Deity

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    I have a DV6700Z series notebook at hand here and it operates less efficiently than a Core 2 Duo. It's good for everyday tasks.
     
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  6. nam265

    nam265 Notebook Enthusiast

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    notice you're comparing a Dv4t vs a Dv2945

    Obviously the Dv4t will win out in all aspects except the pricing.
    if you want to go with older model, get a Dv2XXX with Intel Processor instead.

    I saw one last time at bestbuy, Dv2915us with intel T5550, 3GB ram, 250 GB HD for only $600 (not special edition ofcourse)

    make your choice.
     
    nam265, Aug 22, 2008
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