Laptop CPU confusion

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Hi Guys

Looking at a new laptop around 4/500.

Its not going to be for gaming just general use.

I know centrino 2? is out these days.

How do you know if its a centrino 2 or not? Is it worth paying extra for.

Most in my range seem to be around 2 ghz, 3/4 gig ram. but for an extra 100 you can get 2.5 ghz ones. Are they centrino 2?

Are Intel still best laptop cpu's?

So far i have seen the following CPU's different models but all 2ghz??

INTEL CORE 2 DUO T5750 2ghz, but ive also seen the T5800 is 2 ghz and ive seena T3200 that is 2ghz and a P7350 that is 2ghz!

Thanks in advanced
 
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the T3200 isn't worth considering, it'll be on a different socket i think to the new cpu's. the newest one and the one i'd go for is the P7350, as i know for a fact its less power hungry unlike the T5750 and T5800. however if your seeing 2.5Ghz for £100 more, i'd maybe take a jump and go for those. what are the specs of the laptops you've seen?

centrino 2 is just a platform that intel have came out with, it provides them with newer cpu support and some changes with wireless/etc
i dont know the specifics.
 
Seconds looks seems its more around 700 to get to around 2.5

There doesent seem to be many levels of CPU clocks around. Just a load of 2 ghz but different types.

Ive seen a HP, Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5750 (2 Ghz, 667 Mhz, 2 MB Cache) Genuine Windows Vista (R) Home Premium 3 GB Memory 250 GB Hard disk drive Blu-ray DVD combo drive 15.4" widescreen display Ethernet & Wireless networking Webcam with integrated microphone nVidia GeForce 8400M GS graphics

£500. That is a T not a P though,

There just seems to be so many laptops of similar specs but totally different prices, unless im being mad
 
Yes the Core 2 Duo P's are part of the Centrino 2 platform, as long as the notebook has the other qualifing components then the notebook is Centrino 2.
Yes all Centrino 2 notebooks feature Pre-N wireless.
 
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how much is a model up from that one? i'd probably say that model is fine, although if your really not gaming at all a integrated intel X4500 (its based on the Centrino 2 platform) is better, and would give you a faster cpu/more hdd space i'd imagine.

EDIT: the dell studio laptop might be okay for you, its the 15.4" version. have a look and see.
 
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Paying a bit more doesen't seem to make much difference in spec, think its just personal taste.

Can get the Dell 1545 for £399

Intel Core 2 Duo T5800 (2GHz, 800MHz FSB, 2MB Cache) Genuine Windows Vista(R) Home Premium 3GB Memory 250GB Hard Drive 15.6" Widescreen Screen DVD/RW Wireless Enabled 3 No. of USB Connections Blue Colour

Is this centrino 2?

Also, anyone know what resolution these are? SItes im looking at (cant say name) dont seem to give the most detailed specs
 
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