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Re: Choice between 2

Dave wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> I will either be going for a compaq Presario R3050EA or R3145 EA. They are
> exactly the same except below:
> 
> 3050:
> Mobile P42.8
> 64Mb ATI9200 graphics dedicated
> 512Mb Ram
> 
> 3145
> P4 3Ghz with HT
> 128Mb shared ATI 9000 graphics
> 512Mb Ram, shared with graphics card.
> 
> Will there be a big difference in battery life between the 2?

Nothing noticeable. The energy consumption of the two CPU's should not
differ much.

> Should I
> expect noticeably better graphics performance with the 3050?

Think of what you will be using your machine for! Will you be rendering any
polygons or just process numbers and words?

> Any help appreciated, the R3050 is £30 dearer.

>From my own experience, you may regret not having taken the better
performing laptop. Over the course of the years, more demanding
applications are made and if you can get the extra 64 MB of RAM, do so.

Roy

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