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    Intel processor 6200 vs i3 for dad?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by stanny1, May 20, 2011.

  1. stanny1

    stanny1 Notebook Consultant

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    Thinking of ordering a dell Inspiron 14 for my dad. He's a lightweight user, web browsing, viewing some powerpoint files, pictures, youtube, printing, etc. The i3 setup costs about $70 more than the 6200 setup, which should I go with? Am hoping this is going to last him 3-5 years.
     
    stanny1, May 20, 2011
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    richierichdollar Notebook Geek

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    go with the i3 to future proof his web browsing for the next couple of years.
     
    richierichdollar, May 20, 2011
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    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    I'm assuming you are talking about the Pentium P6200? For 70 dollars, I would pull the trigger on the i3, it would be a better investment down the line. For 100+ I would shy away.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, May 20, 2011
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    the phrase 'future proof' should really be banned on the forums.....
     
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    Replace all instances of future-proof with "longevity enhanced" ;)
     
    Pitabred, May 21, 2011
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    save the money and go for the cheapest option. For the usage this laptop is intend to the i2 and the p6200 are equal
     
    naton, May 23, 2011
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    Intel Pentium P6200

    If that's the processor, then it is basically the same as the Core i3 370M or 380M, but lower clock speeds and no HyperThreading. It even has the same 3MB cache.

    If you really want to get something better than the P6200, then you should look at the "new" version of the Inspiron 14R that comes with Sandy Bridge CPUs. I see they start at $549 for a Core i3 2310M. It should be a hair better on battery and performance, plus a LOT better on the HD 3000 integrated graphics. Don't know how much the older Inspiron 14 with P6200 costs (I don't even see it listed, is it from Dell Outlet?) but $549 isn't that bad for a Sandy Bridge notebook.
     
    zippyzap, May 24, 2011
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