> > That looks like a very comparable laptop, specs-wise, to what I have. > But unfortunately it's not quite enough. I am required to purchase a > laptop next year for engineering classes, and there are some minimum > requirements that I will need it to meet. Dual core and 2GB memory are > a couple of those. (Though I assume because people might need them for > Vista.) So if I'm going to spring for a new laptop at all I'm going to > get a more current one cause I'll need it soon for that. > > Thanks, > Erik >
I would be very curious to see how those apps stack up on the D800 vs. a newer model with dual core. I have had this laptop blow away "newer" and "more powerful" models several times. I understand that 2 > 1 (referring to the number of cores), but I've seen it happen. This model uses the Pentium-M (M for Mobile, I assume) architecture, which at 1.6Ghz outclassed a P4 3.2Ghz in every benchmark I could think of. Also, this thing does not seem to care about heat. I can leave it flat on a bed or couch, sealing off the bottom fan vent, for hours at a time and it does not blink. At least, not yet. I understand that heat damage is cumulative. I realize that I most likely will not have the opportunity to see the above comparison, but it's at least fun to think about. -wes _______________________________________________ PLUG mailing list [email protected] http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
