Processor Speed help

spentafortune

This deal was posted on hotukdeals and I posted a techie question but so far no response so hoping someone here can help.


"Just noticed this on Sony's website. They are running a free Blu Ray writer (not just a BD-ROM) upgrade promotion. The starting model in E series is £549 as in the link given. +5% quidco !!!

A good spec Laptop with Blu ray writer under £540 ...

Quite a good spec and it is further customisable. Offer availablre on other series as well.

# Configured

* Intel® CoreTM i3-370M, 2.40GHz
* Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium
* English (QWERTY)
* Black
* 320 GB Serial ATA (5400 rpm)
* 3 GB 1066MHz DDR3-SDRAM
* Blu-ray Disc(TM) writer
* 39.4 cm LCD, 1366x768 + webcam
* ATI MobilityRadeonHD5470 512MB
* Office 2010 Starter
* No protection
* No Adobe® Creation

# Also Included

* English QWERTY keyboard
* 1 AC Adapter
* Wireless LAN + Bluetooth®
* HDMI(TM) output
* Battery life up to 3 hours"

My reply -
I think this is a great deal. I am looking for a new laptop for my sixteen year old (and if I got her a pink one even better). When I went on to configure the £549 model, I downgraded the graphics card (as she doesn't play games) but what I am unsure about is that I downgraded the processor (total cost then shows as £469).

Is it worth £50 to get the Intel Core TM i3-370m 240ghz instead of the P6100 2.00ghz? Her old Vaio that we are replacing is 2.00ghz and that seems fast enough for her. Hope someone more computer literate than me can advise.

Also noticed that by downgrading the graphics card, the delivery changes from 6-7 weeks to 3-4 weeks so hopefully would get it by xmas.


Anyone help please - Thanks

closed

If her existing one is fast enough, why replace it?

spentafortune

closed wrote: »

If her existing one is fast enough, why replace it?

It has missing keys, is scratched to bits, she spilt nail varnish remover on it etc, etc, and she wants a new one for her birthday! I'll probably take the old one as the one I have is very old.

closed

In that case buy her a £300 one instead, it will probably do everything she needs.

A.Penny.Saved

The P6100 has built in graphics on chip which cuts costs and it's dual core.

http://ark.intel.com/Product.aspx?id=50175

closed wrote:

In that case buy her a £300 one instead, it will probably do everything she needs.

Providing you doesn't intend playing any HD videos then it might be okay to buy a £300 laptop.

closed

£300 laptop should play hd easily

spakkker

What is the blu-ray writer for, I don't understand?