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    what processor

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by wagonproject, Mar 13, 2008.

  1. wagonproject

    wagonproject Notebook Consultant

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    I am looking at getting a new laptop and am struggling on which processor to get. The laptop will be for school/home use. I know thats pretty vague, but I am just lost with all the numbers and such. And don't want to order and it and then regret not getting a better one. Thanks for any help/suggestions, greatly appreciated!
     
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  2. ScifiMike12

    ScifiMike12 Drinking the good stuff

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    I'd say look for the T7300, T7500 or T8100, T9300.

    Whatever fits in your price range I guess.
     
    ScifiMike12, Mar 13, 2008
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    CoreDump Notebook Enthusiast

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    Definitely get the newer Penryn, i.e. T8100, T9300, or T9500. They are the same price as the older design so no reason not to choose the newer version.
     
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    sreesub Notebook Consultant

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    T8100(2.1ghz) and T8300(2.4ghz) are ones with 3MB cache but should be cooler, while T9300( 2.5ghz) and T9500(2.6ghz) have 6MB cache. T9500 in my opinion is useless. I got T9300 but T8100 or T8300 should work as well.
     
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