Memory

[Ray92873 via WindowsKB.com]

I have been looking for a new computer and this particular laptop is an Intel
Centrino Duo. It has a 1024 MB DDR2 memory and 160 GB Hard drive (from Best
Buy) ($599.99)

There is another laptop at Staples that has an AMD 64 X2 Athlon. It has a 1GB
RAM and a 80GB hard drive. ($497.98)

Which one is better?

 

[Robert Firth]

I think it comes down to the processor. You could always get more memory -
Best Buy is selling 1024 MB DDR2 for $39. The hard drives are both large -
depends on how much stuff you need to put on it.

Of course, I can't say much about which processor is better - they change
names all the time, and when I'm not looking to buy a computer I ignore
them. Maybe someone else can help you with that.

Robert Firth
http://www.winvistainfo.org

 

[Clayton]

Intel all the way my friend

I think it comes down to the processor. You could always get more memory -
Best Buy is selling 1024 MB DDR2 for $39. The hard drives are both large -
depends on how much stuff you need to put on it.

Of course, I can't say much about which processor is better - they change
names all the time, and when I'm not looking to buy a computer I ignore
them. Maybe someone else can help you with that.

Robert Firth
http://www.winvistainfo.org

 

[Guest]

I'd pick the Intel.
But, how much Graphics is there? And is it shared out of the 1024MBs RAM
Remember Home Premium takes 128MBs minimum to run Aero.

 

[Ken Blake]

I have been looking for a new computer and this particular laptop is
an Intel Centrino Duo. It has a 1024 MB DDR2 memory and 160 GB Hard
drive (from Best Buy) ($599.99)

There is another laptop at Staples that has an AMD 64 X2 Athlon. It
has a 1GB RAM and a 80GB hard drive. ($497.98)

Which one is better?

There's no way answer your question from the information you've provided.
When it comes to laptops, there's a lot more that differentiates them than
just those specs.