I'm considering a Studio XPS 16 at the moment, and am torn between one with an i7 processor - but without TV tuner and with only wireless G, and a one with a core 2 P8700 with everying I want (wireless N, TV tuner). It's a bit wierd that the latest processor model seems to have less options...
My question is, whilst the i7 is undoubtably the faster, for general usage (browsing, multimedia, movies, email), is an i7 overkill? I don't envisage any gaming in a big way, so would a Core 2 duo at 2.53GHz do the job? Or is it worth having a lesser spec extra-wise for a more modern platform with more power? Both systems come within a shout of each other price-wise...