I have to replace my laptop and my knowledge of computers is limited. I'd like opinions from you folks in the know rather than someone who is trying to sell me something. My use of my laptop is pretty basic, surfing the web, a letter now and then and downloading pics from a digital camera. I'm not a gamer at all and don't use business programs on the laptop.
I'm looking at two units, both are exactly the same price. The specs are very similar. I'll list the differences here:
Unit A
17.3" screen
AMD Dual-Core A6-4400M Accelerated Processor 2.7GHz (3.2GHz with AMD Turbo Core Technology 3.0),1MB Cache
500GB HDD (5400rpm, Serial ATA) Hard drive
Integrated 1MP Webcam and Microphone
DVD SuperMulti drive (Dual Layer)
Unit B
15.6" screen
AMD A-Series A4-4300M Processor
320GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm
720p HD Camera
DVD Recordable 8x Max Dual Layer w/ SW Royalty for Windows 8
The memory is identical on both machines at 4GB DDR3 1600MHz (4GB X 1), both have Windows 8 installed. I'm leaning toward Unit A as I prefer a larger screen, it also appears to have a better processor if I understand processor specs correctly. The hard drive capacity is larger but a little slower than Unit B, is this correct? Will that make much difference for my use? Opinions?
Thanks!
I'm looking at two units, both are exactly the same price. The specs are very similar. I'll list the differences here:
Unit A
17.3" screen
AMD Dual-Core A6-4400M Accelerated Processor 2.7GHz (3.2GHz with AMD Turbo Core Technology 3.0),1MB Cache
500GB HDD (5400rpm, Serial ATA) Hard drive
Integrated 1MP Webcam and Microphone
DVD SuperMulti drive (Dual Layer)
Unit B
15.6" screen
AMD A-Series A4-4300M Processor
320GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm
720p HD Camera
DVD Recordable 8x Max Dual Layer w/ SW Royalty for Windows 8
The memory is identical on both machines at 4GB DDR3 1600MHz (4GB X 1), both have Windows 8 installed. I'm leaning toward Unit A as I prefer a larger screen, it also appears to have a better processor if I understand processor specs correctly. The hard drive capacity is larger but a little slower than Unit B, is this correct? Will that make much difference for my use? Opinions?
Thanks!