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    Intel Core 2 Duo Laptops

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by GodAtum, Jul 2, 2006.

  1. GodAtum

    GodAtum Notebook Enthusiast

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    I know the PC processor is out later this month so when will core 2 duo laptops be out? I can't wait for it as hopefully it will increase battery life as that is very important for me.
     
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    there is not supposed to be an increase in battery life only performance. Many people said that it produced more heat and not much of a performance increase.
     
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  3. Charles P. Jefferies

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    I doubt you will able to buy a Core 2 notebook when the processor is released. It seems as if it will be more of a 'paper launch' than anything. By the end of August/early September, there should be options for the Core 2.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jul 2, 2006
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    This is going to be tight. I need a laptop before I go to uni in early september. I will try to resist my urge to buy and wait for core 2 laptops.
     
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    I agree with the advice above, and just get the best Core Duo laptop. Either way the Core 2 Duo refresh of the current Core Duo cpu won't be that much of an improvement. The true Core 2 Duos are going to be redesigned with new motherboards, from the news I've read. This August release date is a joke, just wait until the end of July when Intel is suppose to drop Core Duo prices again.
     
    APWiseman, Jul 2, 2006
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