dear sifu's,

i am contemplating to get Core-Duo or Core-2-Duo. whether it worth the money (+/- RM600) to get C2D. is the different that significant for one to spend extra RM600 for C2D?

btw, my usage is mostly internet surfing, and occasionally Photoshop CS4 because I am a photography hobbyist.

your advice is very much appreciated

for example,

dell inspiron 1440 with dual core processor (t4300) = rm1499
dell inspiron 1440 with c2d processor (t6600) = rm2099

in such case, is the performance so noticeably different that one would top-up rm600 for the c2d processor?

with the dual core processor (t4300) + 2gb ram, would the lag be too irritating if i process/multitask internet surfing (firefox) + photoshop cs4?

again, thanks for your advice

ok, maybe i should list down in details. here you go...

1. brand : i am open to any brand, except compaq
2. budget : rm2000 and below, the cheaper the better
3. specs : of coz c2d if i can afford, but i just want to explore how "slower" is the dual core processor (e.g. t4300), that's why i asked those questions as above.
4. size : 14" - 15"
5. usage : 90% firefox/facebook, 10% photoshop

will an independent gpu helpful for photoshop? coz i see the Dell VOSTRO V1088 (with ATI 4330) on sale at rm1830 is quite attractive.

thanks prasys! now i have better idea on what to get