which processor-amd turion ii or intel core i3

16 years ago

I am looking at the 2 laptops in the Costco ad, both HPs.

One has a AMD Turion II Dual Core Processor (w/ 17.3 screen for $679.99) and the other has an Intel Core i3 Processor (with 15.6 screen)for $639.99. Everything else is listed identically.

Would someone please explain the difference in processors, please, for a computer novice, and any other thoughts on these 2 computers.

Thank you for any advice or if I should look further.

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zep516
16 years ago
Either processor would be ok, I don't think you will find a difference in them to say definitely choose one or the other.

It would take me an hour to go through each processor and try and out line a major difference and then try an translate it into something you / we could understand fully.

Giving us the 2 Model #s might be eaiser, you could even try that, just Google the model # and the word review for each and see what other users say...
DA_Mccoy
16 years ago
Processor is a coin flip. With everything else being "identical" and the cost difference minimal I would focus on the larger viewing area.

DA
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ravencajun Zone 8b TX
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I am an amd fan and prefer them but is a coin flip as DA said, I too would go for the screen size. However that will make it much heavier. If I were the one buying I would go for the amd 17 inch especially if you are using it as your main laptop.
cjacker
Original Author
16 years ago
Thanks so much for the input to each of you.
zep, I can't find where it tells me a model #.
Sounds like you all think either would be fine and I am also thinking just to go with the larger screen as I will be using mostly at home, very seldom taking it with me.
One more question, though:
On the larger screen one, which is the AMD, the other specs listed are:
4GB Memory, 320GB Hard Drive, DVD-RW, Wireless N and Windows 7 Home Premium. Are each of these sufficient?
Thanks for any more adivce you would have?
cjacker
Original Author
16 years ago
I should have added the price is good through Sunday so I'm trying to make a decision very soon.
zep516
16 years ago
just to go with the larger screen as I will be using mostly at home.

Sounds good to me!!
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
16 years ago
yes those specs are fine you would have a nice system there.That version of windows 7 is very good choice also. The wireless N is the latest protocol so should work with any router and be nice and fast.
cjacker
Original Author
16 years ago
Thank you again.
Now last question, I think.
The price on this at Costco is $679.99. Does this seem to be a good price for what I've talked about above? Also, is Costco a good place to get it (I would be ordering online) or should I be buying somewhere else?
iris_gal
16 years ago
I just bought an HP notebook at Costco with the i3 chip. I was surprised it is rated at 2.13 ghz. But it had a 3 mb cache (L2), DDR3 memory & 64 bit. Plus Costco added another year guaranty on top of HP's one year. I'm pleased so far. Plenty of speed. Good feel to keyboard. Touch pad has excellent range - can move an item clear across the screen with one motion. No sub woofer so sound is tinny. Screen resolution 1200 x 800 - so so.
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
16 years ago
I think Costco is fine and you do want to check on that extra year deal. Price seems decent too. I would go for it if you think it is what you need. the one thing I always tell people to check on is if you can return for full refund rather than exchange only, some online sites only do exchange like newegg for example, that is about it.
cjacker
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16 years ago
Thanks again. This forum has helped me quite a few times.
I am going to go ahead and get this one (and I will check on the extra year deal).

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