Need help chosing a processor for a laptop

[jp_bl_68]

Currently looking into buying a new laptop (mainly for the internet, movies, and possibly some very, very light gaming) and I need some help choosing a suitable processor.

So far I've been looking mostly at some Dells (Studio 17) and a few Acer Aspires (mainly the 5920g). My first instinct was to get the most powerful looking processor available, which on a Studio 17 seems to be the Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T9400 - 2.53 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB, 6 MB L2 Cache. But I'm not sure I'd ever need that kind of power. I might be better off going for a cheaper processor (like the Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T6400 - 2.0 GHz, 800 MHz FSB, 2 MB L2 Cache) and spending more money on RAM (4gb) and a better display (LED, rather than CCFL).

Any thoughts?

 

[jp_bl_68]

That's what I was thinking.

It's really hard choosing a new computer, not really sure what to go for. Do you have an opinion on Dell's Studio 17 range? Do they offer good/acceptable value for money?

 

[jp_bl_68]

So is the T6400 decent or would it be better to spend a little more on the Intel Core 2 Duo Processor P8600 - 2.40Ghz, 3MB, 1066MHz?

 

[jp_bl_68]

Thanks for the advice. Fingers crossed the outlet has a few bargains.

 

[jp_bl_68]

The laptops I'm looking at all have the Radeon 3650 256mb, which seems OK for my needs. As for RAM I intend to get at least 3gb, preferably 4gb. I'm trying to save some money on the processor so I can spend more on the screen and RAM, obviously I'll get the best CPU I can (within my budget).

Thanks for all the help.