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    Fujitsu S6240 vs S2110 (sorry for double post, not getting any responses)

    Discussion in 'Fujitsu' started by kslugger90210, Aug 6, 2005.

  1. kslugger90210

    kslugger90210 Newbie

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    Hi Everyone,

    New to the forums. I had a question about the S2110 (turion) vs the S6240 (centrino), and if you could answer it quickly it'd be appreciated as I'm planning on ordering one of the two today ASAP. First, let me just say, I am not going to be running any programs that are system hogs ... just basic word processing, mp3s, and internet surfing. That being said, is there a reason to get the ~$150 more expensive S6240, and not the S2110? I guess what I really want to know is, does the turion have any effect on how hot the palm/wrist rests will get on the laptop? Heat around the palm/wrist rests is the main issue for me, any heat on the bottom of the laptop unit is pretty negligible as I don't use laptops on my lap. Will the turion model be any less reliable than the centrino? From what I can gather, since the Turion is MT-28 1.6 ghz, it should get comparable/better battery life than the 1.73 ghz Intel 740, correct? Will the performance be comparable? And finally, does getting a turion create any complications in the future as compared to a centrino in running programs and whatnot? Thank you for your replies.
     
    kslugger90210, Aug 6, 2005
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  2. SRD

    SRD Notebook Virtuoso

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    The turion will do mp3s movie watching surfing just about anything else just fine. will the pentium be alittle faster yes but you wont notice it if you do just basic tasks. the cpu speed goes up and down on these mobile chips so it only uses full cpu when you need it. it will also run cooler than the 1.7 probably. if you were to say compare to a 1.8 pentium M i would say get that but to a 1.7 if you want to save the money you wont notice a difference at least barely maybe launching a program will take a second longer maybe. and there are no compatabilty issues by going with the turion at all. I just prefer the pentium M because when you get the higher clock speed ones its faster and cooler compared to an equal pentium but with the 1.6 you wont have those issues.
     
    SRD, Aug 6, 2005
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    Sorry, I don't have a Fujitsu, but I want to buy one ASAP. I wonder if you can tell me if any of them are wireless?? Thanks!
     
    lapper, Aug 8, 2005
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  4. SRD

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    They both feature intel pro wireless A/B/G cards if thats what you are asking.
     
    SRD, Aug 8, 2005
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    deltav700 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Actually, according to PortableOne's site, the S2110 has the Atheros a/b/g card . . .
     
    deltav700, Aug 9, 2005
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  6. SRD

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    U are right. i forgot to check the turion model.
     
    SRD, Aug 9, 2005
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