Hi All, first post and looking for some advice on the following.
After having to relunctantely give the above back to work when I moved employer I am now looking for a replacement. I doubt I can convince my new work to buy me one so it will be out of my own pocket.
I would like some advice on how people feel the two latest offerings (MC700B/A & MC724B/A) compare to my previous model.
How does the 2.3 I5 processor compare to the 2.66 core 2 duo as this would be my main concern. I was happy with my previous model, but wouldn't want to feel like I've downgraded.
If indeed the the 2.3 I5 is much better, would it still be advisable to go for the higher spec I7?
To give you an idea, most of the time I will be using it fo generic stuff, (browsing, word processing and processing data) but on the odd occassion doing some 3D graphics (blender) and other more processor intensive tasks. I also want dual boot, probably windows 7, but maybe xp.
Thanks in advance.
After having to relunctantely give the above back to work when I moved employer I am now looking for a replacement. I doubt I can convince my new work to buy me one so it will be out of my own pocket.
I would like some advice on how people feel the two latest offerings (MC700B/A & MC724B/A) compare to my previous model.
How does the 2.3 I5 processor compare to the 2.66 core 2 duo as this would be my main concern. I was happy with my previous model, but wouldn't want to feel like I've downgraded.
If indeed the the 2.3 I5 is much better, would it still be advisable to go for the higher spec I7?
To give you an idea, most of the time I will be using it fo generic stuff, (browsing, word processing and processing data) but on the odd occassion doing some 3D graphics (blender) and other more processor intensive tasks. I also want dual boot, probably windows 7, but maybe xp.
Thanks in advance.