Which is the best chip for a programmer?

[almurph]

RE: Which is the best chip for a programmer?

Hi,

I am going to buy a laptop (mainly for programming, surfing etc...).
Just wondering what is the best chip for a programmer (C# an Java -
fairly mathematicla stuff like: linear programming, decision trees
etc...stuff like that)

So, from the choice below please indicate your preference and why of
course:


1. Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor T4200 (2.0GHz, 800MHz FSB, 1MB
cache)

2. Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T6400 (2.0 GHz, 800 MHz FSB, 2 MB L2
Cache) + Add an extra 80 euro

3. Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8600 (2.40Ghz, 3MB L2 Cache, 1066MHz
FSB) + Add an extra 180 euro



Thanks for any comments/advice/suggestions/recommendations that you
may have.

Al.

 

[Mike Walsh]

The Core 2 Duo is far superior to the older dual core processors; much faster at the same clock speed, larger cache, etc..

 

[CBFalconer]

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You could always wait windows 7 comes out in august. It's not
just the hardware but the soft ware as well.

Even better, just get a suitable Linux. Ubuntu would be my
suggestion, from ubuntu.com. You can have free CDs shipped to
you. For a long term version get release 8.04. Other releases
require upgrading every 6 months or so.

Advantages: free, no problem with evil programs. The loadable
programs are also free. Unlike Windows, it works. Nothing checks
your validity.

If you have no high speed internet link, spend about $20 on the
Ubuntu book, which comes with a DVD. This allows you to load the
system and the available software without an internet link.

 

[James Harris]

RE: Which is the best chip for a programmer?

Hi,

        I am going to buy a laptop (mainly for programming, surfing etc...).
Just wondering what is the best chip for a programmer (C# an Java -
fairly mathematicla stuff like: linear programming, decision trees
etc...stuff like that)

For programming on a laptop I would say spend the money on a bigger
and better quality display and make sure the keyboard and pointing
device are pleasant to use.

The CPU performance is almost an irrelevance. Any CPU these days -
including those you mentioned - will be extremely fast for editing and
compiling. Unless your own executable code will be inordinately CPU
heavy and you spend more time running your code than developing it the
choice of CPU will make little difference.

Where the CPU will matter is buying a machine which runs cool and
takes little power. This will mean you can avoid fan noise, avoid heat
(if you use it on your lap this can make a difference) and avoid
frequent recharges.

James

 

[Z]

RE: Which is the best chip for a programmer?

Hi,

I am going to buy a laptop (mainly for programming, surfing etc....).
Just wondering what is the best chip for a programmer (C# an Java -
fairly mathematicla stuff like: linear programming, decision trees
etc...stuff like that)

So, from the choice below please indicate your preference and whyof
course:

1. Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual-Core Processor T4200 (2.0GHz, 800MHz FSB, 1MB
cache)

2. Intel(R) Core(tm) 2 Duo Processor T6400 (2.0 GHz, 800 MHz FSB, 2 MB L2
Cache) + Add an extra 80 euro

3. Intel(R) Core(tm) 2 Duo Processor P8600 (2.40Ghz, 3MB L2 Cache, 1066MHz
FSB) + Add an extra 180 euro

Thanks for any comments/advice/suggestions/recommendations that you
may have.

Al.

the longer you wait, the better and cheaper chips you can buy :-[ no
one is the best, perhaps you could be after a better choice forever..