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    what processor

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by jpf88, Sep 28, 2004.

  1. jpf88

    jpf88 Newbie

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    What processor should i get a pentium M 1.7 G or a pentium 4 3.00 GHz. I am going to use it to do school work and play games and also make dvds.
     
    jpf88, Sep 28, 2004
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    Treylok Notebook Enthusiast

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    It depends on what's important to you. The P4 will perform a little better than the PM, but it will not give nearly as much battery life.

    Either processor should be fine, but a P4 system will probably be heavier and not have as long a battery life.

    Also, what models are u looking at?
     
    Treylok, Sep 28, 2004
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