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    Thinkpad Edge 14. Which processor?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by hobogumm, Jan 17, 2011.

  1. hobogumm

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    Hi,

    So I have decided to get a Thinkpad Edge 14 but I need help deciding on the processor:

    Option 1- AMD Phenom II X3 Triple-Core P840 with ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4250

    Option 2- Intel Core i5-480M Processor (2.66GHz, 3MB L3, 1066MHz FSB) with Integrated Mobile Intel 5 Series GFX Chipsets

    Both options work out to be around the same price so basically if you were going to choose one of these options which one would you go for, which one's best?

    Thanks for your help.
     
    hobogumm, Jan 17, 2011
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    Sharkonwheels Notebook Evangelist

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    I'd go the i5 route. The AMD P's are pretty horrible, compared to the i5-480M, it's like night and day.
     
    Sharkonwheels, Jan 17, 2011
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    Since there is no price difference, the i5 hands down.
     
    AboutThreeFitty, Jan 17, 2011
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    As much as I would like AMD to be succeed, the Intel is better for general computing and it also not as power hungry.
     
    k2001, Jan 17, 2011
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    I guess it's pretty unanimous, i5 it is.

    Thanks for the advice.
     
    hobogumm, Jan 18, 2011
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