Which one?

[Tic3]

Given a choice between the two computers, which one would you get? I really like the Acer better, but the processor is a Centrino 1.6 GHz compared to the Pentium 4 2.8 GHz.

I've read some comparisons that say the 1.6 GHz Centrino compares favorably in terms of performance, but I've read just as many that say that's BS.

What do you think?

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Tic3

[Lord_of_the_Dense]

What's going to be it's main purpose?

Downloading much of anything? Get the 80GB (Acer)

Game Crazy? Get the 2.8Ghz (P3 Direct)

Burning DVDs? Get the Acer.

[CRLocky]

I like the Acer because of the 80Gb, but i'm not sure about the M Processor..
- only 1 PCI slot (if you need them
- XP Pro
I like the P3 Direct because of the Pentium 4 2.8GHz but i don't like the 40 Gb...
- 2 PCI slots (bueno if you need them
- floppy, can be useful in a jam, depending on a few things

I don't know, i guess i'd go Acer. more space, i'm sure the Pentium M processor is alright, it's got Pro, and the floppy will probably never be needed. and besides you'll have firewire, a combo drive, and a flash card reader.