Question by RogerTHAcctant: Should I wait for Quad core processors to be implemented in laptops?
I’m becoming fairly interested in getting a laptop. I’m not in desparate need of one, but I think getting one could be good to use in college or what not.
Right now i’m stuck at crossroads of which type to get, either to wait for the newer quad-core laptops or getting a duo core.
Cons:
I know that intel reportedly will be shipping out quad core for laptops in the 3rd quarter of this year which isn’t too far away, but this doesn’t mean that the laptops will be built by manufactures. This would mean I would have to wait a while after the third quarter. And I’m sure right after they are released, the first models will most likely be heavier or hotter than it’s proceeding models not to mention more expensive. I wouldn’t know how long I would actually have to wait untill they are in a desirable purchasing range.
Pros:
If they come out soon enough, it could save me a lot of depreciating value as to if I bought a dual core processor. Also Although I know not too many apps take advantage of quad core technology now, but we know more and more resource consuming programs are built every day and don’t want to be stuck with a dual core when I need a quad. Also it’s always good just to have the best, your friends get to show off when dual core was first released, so it’s our turn to be snobs now that quad core is soon arriving =P. Finally many have said it’s going to be extremely hot, but I have good faith that the new 45 nm (or possibly lower or other) technology will bring down the heat.
Thats about it, alittle about me to consider:
I’m almost 20, in college and plan to spend about $ 800-1300 hopefully with a coupon on a new laptop.
Thanks a lot in advance for your time and patience.
Best answer:
Answer by Andy T
Long to wait so don’t, is there a performance benefit for your own situation to go Quad from Dual?
For typical business & college use even dual cores are overkill; games are questionable, and media discipline always will have some benefit from extra cores.
But let’s not ignoring CUDA, still infancy but already proven to be fast.
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