help with new laptop pretty please

bright_side

Hi guys, I'm looking for a new laptop and am rather confused as to why lots that I look at don't state the processor speed :mad: Is there some code for it that I don't know about?

The one I'm currently looking at says

The Lenovo G580 laptop gives you powerful, fuss-free computing for an outstanding price.
With a quick and efficient Intel® Pentium™ B950 dual core processor and a seriously speedy 8Gb of RAM, you can do everything fast, including multitasking such as downloading a movie while you surf the net.
The Lenovo G580 laptop also includes a 15.6 inch display that is perfect for browsing your favourite sites, enjoy your digital photos or watching a film through the built-in DVD optical drive. With a 750Gb hard drive you've got storage space for up to 214,000 digital photos, 187,000 MP3s, 330 hours of SD video or 90 hours of HD video.
Lenovo DirectShare lets you synchronize files with another laptop without having to connect to the internet, while VeriFace face recognition technology is a secure way to log in to your Lenovo laptop.
Lenovo Energy Management extends your battery life, increasing the amount of time you can go unplugged when you're out and about.
The Lenovo G580 laptop's OneKey Rescue System gives you easy data backup and recovery, so you don't have to worry about losing important files and data.
The Lenovo G580's built-in webcam is ideal for enjoying face to face chats with friends and family around the globe via Skype (broadband connection required).
Useful info:

• Intel® Pentium™ B950 dual core processor
• Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
• 8Gb RAM
• 750Gb hard drive
• 15.6 inch display (1366 x 768)
• WiFi; Bluetooth
• Integrated graphics
• DVD writer
• HDMI, USB 2.0 and 3.0
• Stereo speakers
• Energy Management extends battery life
• 0.3Mp webcam
• Weight: 2.6 kg
• Battery life up to 5 hours
• Lenovo G580 laptop - Blue

BUT the one I really want (because it's purple ) says this
The HP G6-1371 is a stylish big brand laptop designed to make easy work of all your computing jobs and multimedia pleasures.
Surf the net on the comfort of your sofa using Wi-Fi, keep up with the latest social networking, study your business emails on the train or enjoy the latest games.
This HP G6 laptop comes with a powerful Intel® Pentium® processor, 6GB of RAM and a 750GB hard drive, giving it the power to handle your everyday tasks with ease and storage for up to 214,000 digital photos, 187,000 MP3s, 330 hours of SD video or 90 hours of HD video.
The HP G6-1371 laptop's 15.6 inch screen is perfect for viewing your digital camera pictures, playing games or watching movies on the built-in DVD SuperMulti drive.
You can also use the integrated webcam for face-to-face chats with friends anywhere in the world via Skype.
The HP G6 laptop has an integrated HDMI port, allowing you to connect your laptop to an external device and stream high-definition content. It also comes with an up-to-date software package, including Windows 7 Home Premium.
Useful info:

• Intel® Pentium® dual core processor
• Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
• 6GB RAM
• 750GB hard drive
• 15.6 inch display
• DVD SuperMulti drive
• Integrated graphics
• 802.11 b/g/n WiFi
• SRS Surround Sound
• 3x USB 2.0; HDMI; multi card reader
• Altec Lansing speakers
• Webcam
• HP G6-1371 laptop

I don't do much on my laptop really, but I do like to play facebook games and it's really frustrating when my current laptop goes really slow on me

I know in the grand scheme of things this post isn't a life or death situation, but I would really, really appreciate any help with this from you clever people.

robmar0se

If you're asking about CPU's the Lenovo has Intel Pentium B950 @ 2.10GHz with a relatively low benchmark of 1951 about half way up the range of mid-range processors

The HP G6-1371 is made with different CPUs, the "sx" version has the Intel i5 2450 2.5GHz processor (passmark 3587). The "ea" version has an 2.2 GHz Intel Pentium B960 (Passmark 2091).

So you need to find out which HP model you're looking at.

Secondly both models will do what you want, Lenovos have a better overall reputation. The better processors will always stand you in better stead for longer even though all will do the job today.

Mr_Thrifty

sounds like a nice computer

bright_side

Thanks robmar0se for taking the time to reply. I have to admit that I do not even begin to understand what it all means

I believe the HP is the 'ea' version.

I am now also looking at this one which is 2.4, but less ram and smaller hard drive?

MPN: LX.R4F02.452
The Aspire 5733 Core i3 laptop delivers a reliable performance on your daily tasks while offering you entertainment on the go.

With an intelligent combo of high-tech hardware and smart design, the Acer Aspire 5733 laptop is your indispensable companion for life on the go. Don't leave home without it!

Enjoy access to social networking, the internet and e-mails on the move thanks to built-in WiFi, organise your files, listen to your music, watch movies and much more.

The 15.6" HD display is perfect for viewing your digital camera pictures in detail, playing games or watching films through the laptop's DVD SuperMulti drive.

It's powered by an Intel Core i3-370M processor and features 3GB RAM, with a 320GB hard drive, giving you the capacity to download at speed and store all the MP3s, photos, videos and files.

The Acer Aspire 5733 laptop has got the power to make light work of all your main applications, so can download a movie while enjoying your social networking without it grinding to a halt.

The Acer Aspire 5733 laptop comes with an up-to-date software package, including Windows 7 Home Premium. Also available with an upgrade to a Core i5 processor for ever better performance - PR364.


Useful info:

• Intel Core i3-370M processor
• 3GB RAM and 320GB hard drive
• 15.6 inch HD display
• DVDSuperMulti dual layer drive
• Integrated graphics
• 802.11 b/g/n WiFi
• 1.3Mp webcam
• Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
• Acer Aspire 5733 laptop - Black

I still really want the purple one though

spannerzone

All three are reasonably good enough for most users unless you're into serious 3d gaming (facebook games should be ok although some of those complex farming games seem to slow down many computers!). The first two models you list have slightly lower spec CPU but more memory than the i3 model. All have fairly basic onboard intergrated graphics.

If you want the purple one then get it!

bright_side

Thanks spannerzone!

I'm well over the farm games, I'm more of a bejewelled and solitaire kind of girl

Just to make me feel better about buying the purple one, will the 0.2 difference make too much difference to the speed?