Scott Matthews wrote: > My first choice: > Intel Core i3-390M Processor (2.66GHz, 3MB L3, 1066MHz FSB) > Intel Core i5-560M Processor (2.66GHz, 3MB L3, 1066MHz FSB) > Intel Core i7-620M Processor (2.66GHz, 4MB L3, 1066MHz FSB > > Since heat/fan noise is a particular concern, does anybody happen to know how > these processors compare in that regard? Most of my computer time comes > down to: Web, email/typing, video (watching, and a bit of encoding), processing > photographs. I'd enjoy the luxury of a fast new laptop, but not if that makes it > hot and noisy.
Your choice of processors and configurations appear to be based more on vanity than necessity, e.g. what we call the "Tim the Toolman" syndrome. What use do you plan for your dream laptop that would require the listed horsepower figures? As far as HD size is concerned, while I've upgraded all of my machines far beyond 128GB, I'm beginning to find that as more and more apps are accessible in the Cloud and no longer need be resident on individual machines, I no longer need enormous HDs to contain all of my apps, nor need I attempt to archive all of my files on my laptops now that TB sized outboard HDs are so cheap. My X301 has been upgraded to a 256GB SSD and I feel that is all that will be necessary for the near future, I am barely using half of that capacity at this time. As to battery life, 1.5 to 2 years is all you can expect out of a Li-Ion battery nowadays and batteries should be looked at as consumable items, not an accessory for the life of the laptop. Batteries for the X301 (as well as other recent Thinkpads) are widely available from reputable sellers as well as from Lenovo. Yes, you can upgrade a Windows 32BIT licensed machine to 64BIT on the same license. _______________________________________________ Thinkpad mailing list [email protected] http://stderr.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/thinkpad
