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    T7500 or T8100

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by musl85, Feb 15, 2008.

  1. musl85

    musl85 Notebook Guru

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    hi, i was looking into getting a new laptop and ive narrowed my choice down to a sony sz. I was wondering if i should choose a T7500 processor, or go with the T8100. I know the penryn is newer, but was wondering what your thoughts are since it is slower and has a smaller L2 cache. thanks in advance
     
    musl85, Feb 15, 2008
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  2. zkaudio

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    go with t9300
     
    zkaudio, Feb 15, 2008
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  3. Mr._Kubelwagen

    Mr._Kubelwagen More machine now than man

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    What's the price difference? Honestly, the T7500 will probably be more than enough juice. The penryn might be better on battery, but not enough to make a significant difference.
     
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  4. musl85

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    to be honest, i wanna spend under 1500. im going to dental school, and that is insanely expensive as it is :D . Normally i would shell out for the best, but now im gonna have to be frugal for the next 4 yrs.
     
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    ty for suggestion.

    Will the battery life have a significant increase with penryn?
     
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  6. Mr._Kubelwagen

    Mr._Kubelwagen More machine now than man

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    Well, if you're looking for power for under 1500, are you sure a Sony sz is your best bet? Try filling out the faq.

    Edit: Penryn really hasn't been out long enough for many benchmarks to be had, so I can't really comment on exactly how much you'd save by going Penryn.
     
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    are u in canada?
    coz T7500 is in SZ650 which has been long gone from US
    the T8100 is in the new SZ780CN

    they are both currently the same price and for that reason I would get T8100
    unless u can get SZ650 cheap? if u can and u are in canada..let me know where lol..
     
    ericc280, Feb 15, 2008
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    If you can I'd go up to T8300. But if not I'd stick with T7500. From what I've heard either choice will probably be more than enough for almost any task.
     
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  10. musl85

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    im in the US. some online retailers still offer the sz640's. In anycase i have posted in the what i should buy section as suggested. thank you all, look forward to responses.
     
    musl85, Feb 15, 2008
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    T8100 is SLOWER than the T7500 and costs more.

    Dont get any PEnryn until May or June, it is a complete waste to get it on Santa Rosa , all test whos it is not much faster than Meroms.
     
    lappyforphotoshop, Feb 16, 2008
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    Actually it's equal to it.
     
    Leo7, Feb 16, 2008
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  13. lappyforphotoshop

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    EVen equal to it , why do you have to pay more to get even?
     
    lappyforphotoshop, Feb 16, 2008
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    ^ battery life
     
    sturmnacht, Feb 16, 2008
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    It's just manufacturers placing a premium on them because they are new processors.

    The T8100 is actually about $100 (can't remember exact difference) cheaper than the T7500 according to intels price lists.
     
    Leo7, Feb 16, 2008
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    When penryn processors completely replace Meroms, then the T8100 price will drop.
     
    Jayayess1190, Feb 16, 2008
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