What’s your druthers- CPU or battery?

Battery_homes_181079The current Core 2 Duo processors have revolutionized mobile computing in my opinion.  The choice today is wide-ranging and even dramatic as these processors can run from 1.06 GHz to 2.++ GHz and there are far reaching benefits obtained on both ends of that spectrum.  I have used several Tablet PCs with 1.2 GHz Core 2 Duo processors which is toward the slower end of that range but I have found them to be good performers for most everything I do.  The beauty of having a slower processor like these that meets your performance requirements is experienced in the battery life they bring.  The Tablets I have used with the slower Core 2 Duo processors typically get 4 – 5 hours of battery life on a standard battery.  That kind of liberation from the power outlet is great and to have adequate performance is icing on the cake.  Getting good battery life on a standard battery means you can have a much smaller and lighter device, something I am particularly fond of.

I have also used several notebooks and Tablet PCs with hefty Core 2 Duos up to 2.86 GHz and while they are screamers and can handle the most CPU-intensive processing they also get much worse battery life.  To get the same 4 – 5 hour battery life is possible but requires a big honking battery which means bigger and heavier.  No question it’s nice to have the big engine but in a highly mobile lifestyle like mine I am happier with good performance and stellar battery life.  What’s your druthers?

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