The 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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