Core Duo vs. Pentium Dual Core?

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  1. AllysonR

    AllysonR Member

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    an someone please explain the difference to me. I am looking at pretty much identical notebooks and this seems like it is the only difference.

    Help!
     
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    The core 2 duo is better. The core 2 duo is newer, and uses less power. It is also faster.
     
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    Ok. What about Core Duo vs. pentium dual core? Are they basically the same thing?
     
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    well the core duo is newer, so I believe it would be better. What are the mhz that each processor is that you are looking at?

    Core Duo is better.
     
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    Go with the HP Pavilion dv6426us 15.4" Widescreen Notebook PC

    Its got a faster processor, and a bigger HDD.
     
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    Do you think I should upgrade to 2GB of memory. It comes with 1, but it says it is expandable to 2GB. Thanks for your help!
     
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    Yes, you should. If you plan on running Vista, then you will need 2 gigs of ram. I have 3, and am running XP. (I do alot of gaming, and video stuff, so I need it.)
     
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