Hello all. Its been a while since ive looked into notebooks, however my dad is looking to replace his current one sometime during the holiday season. I was looking into them and know that his requirements are pretty minimal, however I wasn't sure how basic to go. His general needs will just be internet, streaming video, and email. Nothing to crazy, no gaming and probably not even watching dvd's. My general requirements are a C2D processor, 3 gig ram, and wireless N(we have a N router).
However, here is my question. I was looking into the different processors and noticed that Intel's processors really vary depending on which model you pick. Based on what he will be using the laptop for, how important is the 1066 v 800 FSB and 3 v 2 mb L2 Cache? Also, for what he'd be doing, is there a need to go with DDR3 v DDR2 ram?
Thanks for the help. Just trying to find a decent system for him for the next 2-3 years.
However, here is my question. I was looking into the different processors and noticed that Intel's processors really vary depending on which model you pick. Based on what he will be using the laptop for, how important is the 1066 v 800 FSB and 3 v 2 mb L2 Cache? Also, for what he'd be doing, is there a need to go with DDR3 v DDR2 ram?
Thanks for the help. Just trying to find a decent system for him for the next 2-3 years.