New Computer? - Pay attention to processor

If you have not heard, both Intel and AMD have new processor families available.  Intel's new architecture has been around for 6 months now and AMD has just introduced their AMD Phenom II, 6 core processors.  Intel's family is differentiated into 3 segments, Core i3, Core i5 and top tier Core i7.

Intel specifications click here ->     Desktop     Notebook

Not only do the new Intel processors have a different footprint than the older Core 2 Duo family, they also take advantage of the newest chip sets 55 & 58 introduced by Intel to advance new capabilities that will make all the new features in Windows 7 run cooler and faster.

I wanted to bring this to your attention, I know a lot of people are looking at moving up to Windows 7 and I see a lot of last year's technology being sold at discounted prices with Windows 7 installed, be it an upgraded Vista or Windows XP notebook/desktop.

If you watch the sales you should be able to pick up a new Core i3 or Core i5 notebook at a low premium over the older Core 2 Duo based systems.  Notebooks purchasers will want to get the most power possible for their buck to extend the life of their purchase.  Some notebook users make a new purchase every year, it was so fast when it was new.  A notebook's processor is actually a crippled version of the desktop product simply because of design.  Desktop replacement is a catchy phrase but actually a notebook user is trading performance for mobility.

When making that purchase be sure to check or ask about the processor.

BTW:  As of today, I am trying to get my hands on the new AMD Phenom II not available at most outlets yet.  Been trying since Sunday to intercept delivery truck at TigerDirect.

AMD HDT55TFBRBOX Phenom II 1055T Six Core Processor