which type of processor?

Question

I have a choice of the following:
1
1.73 GHz intel coreDuo T2250 (32 bit) with 2GB or ram
or:
2
CoreDuo2 T5500 ( simliar Ghz) with 1GB or ram

1's max memory is 2gb while 2 can be upgraded to 2gb ( but it would cost nearly $250 alot for me ontop of the price)

So which is better, i will be getting vista preinstalled on it and plan on upgradeding in about 2 years time. I want a machine that will be fast and not be "old" in 6 months. I currently own an amd64 bit 3400+ 512ram.

Thanks:

Answer 1

I would go with the second option with the Core 2 Duo T5500 processor since it is 64-bit and a little bit easier on battery life. You can always upgrade the RAM to 2 GB, especially if you are getting Windows Vista. Get the better processor (Core 2 Duo) and upgrade the RAM when you are able to.

Answer 2

i would recommend to go for the 2nd one (T5500) because it's a 64bit capable Core 2 Duo processor.

you can upgrade the ram later yourself and it wouldn't cost $250. just run the laptop with the 1gb and see how it works with Vista.

Answer 3

T55 is soooo much better. I say go for that and enjoy it. In a year or so you could upgrade unless you really need that ram asap.

Processors are more expensive than ram to purchase and harder to upgrade later.

You could probably stick with your AMD machine if you really wanted to. $200-300 in upgrades (for ram) will get you buy for a year or so, while Vista is being worked out with all the other programs/devices out there.

Answer 4

You can get a laptop with a core 2 duo 2ghz 1gb ram, and an inpressive x1700 gpu for $1300.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16834220104
Asus is an excellent brand, and newegg is the most respected vendor out there.