I can’t wait to get my hands on my new toy. I finally managed to get an order for a Core 2 Duo machine from Amazon and have a friend ship it here.
It isn’t the same spec as I initially wanted. The Toshiba Satellite I was eyeing had a sudden jump in price from the discounted $699 to $899.
So, instead, I went for a Compaq Presario V6000T that was offering for $712. Slightly more expensive than the original Toshiba, and lower specification with 2GB RAM and 160GB HD.
I had to choose between this, a Core 2 Duo machine, and a cheaper Athlon 64×2 Dual Core. I’ve read that the Core 2 Duo is faster with the same MHz rating, has longer battery life, and is less hot, so, despite the slightly higher price and limited upgradability (it is maxxed at 2GB RAM), I went ahead and managed to grab the last one in stock, not wanting to miss another sale opportunity.
CNet gave this model a 7.5 rating for its attractive design, respectable application performance, long battery life and configarability.
