hi i am planning to purchase a new laptop
purpose: programming and other relevant stuff (i have enrolled in a engg degree in comp sci).
ram 4GB hdd 500 gb (5400 rpm)
here are my queries
1 is there a noticable difference in i3 3rd generation and i5 3rd generation?
2 do i need a dedicated graphics card ( i will NOT be playing any games) the machine is xclusively for programming purposes as well as an occasional movie
the clock speed of the model i have selected (dell inspiron 15) is 1.9ghz for core i3
and 2.5 ghz for i5...
3 given my purpose is it necessary to spend the xtra bucks for the i5 model?
4 the screen size? since the screen is led i heard that the power consumption for 15.6 and 14 inch will be minimal.. is it true? if not then is the 14inch preferrable?
purpose: programming and other relevant stuff (i have enrolled in a engg degree in comp sci).
ram 4GB hdd 500 gb (5400 rpm)
here are my queries
1 is there a noticable difference in i3 3rd generation and i5 3rd generation?
2 do i need a dedicated graphics card ( i will NOT be playing any games) the machine is xclusively for programming purposes as well as an occasional movie
the clock speed of the model i have selected (dell inspiron 15) is 1.9ghz for core i3
and 2.5 ghz for i5...
3 given my purpose is it necessary to spend the xtra bucks for the i5 model?
4 the screen size? since the screen is led i heard that the power consumption for 15.6 and 14 inch will be minimal.. is it true? if not then is the 14inch preferrable?