From Leo's mailbag:
> From: A Computer User
> Sent: May 29, 2006
> To: Ask Leo!
> Subject: buying a new laptop
>
> Leo,
> Hi Leo. This is the first time I've posted a question to
> you. I'm thinking of buying a new laptop. I know little
> about computers but have a keen interest. My present system
> config is: Intel(R) 1.70Ghz, 512mb RAM. I've been told having
> 1Gb of RAM would make a considerable difference to the speed
> of my system's performance. Also do you have any coments on
> the new Dell Duo processors? Is it likely that if I buy one,
> that I will see much difference in performance? I have
> "googled", these questions on here, but to be honest, because
> of my lack of understanding, a lot of the language used in
> the articles that came up, just confused me more. Thanks Leo.
> Gary, Dublin (Newbie)
I'd start you with this article:
http://ask-leo.com/what_computer_should_i_get.html
I don't have a specific opinion on the Duo yet, though I have
heard good things about it. I'd probably opt for one, were I
to purchase a new computer today.
This article on processor speeds may also be helpful:
http://ask-leo.com/why_are_one_manufacturers_processors_faster_than_another_even_at_the_same_ghz.html
Thanks for asking,
Leo
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