Re: 32 or 64?
- From: "Ken" <homiedab@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: 3 Dec 2005 07:42:11 -0800
I too have purchased an Acer 3002cli and am considering upgrading to
Turion. Everything in the 3002 seems identical to the Turion based
5002, ie. chipset, drivers and bios. The mobile Sempron draws 25 watts
as does the MT series Turion and the Turion may have some advantage in
terms of power savings. AMD charts also show lower power usage at same
clock speed as you move from MT30 up to MT40.
Any thoughts as such an upgrade might be another way to prolong the
useful life of a lowcost laptop.
Ken
PoLKo wrote:
> Thank a lot James for helping me inmy decision. I guess I overreacted with
> this 64 bit thing. As You said, I don,t expect either that all 32 bit apps
> will disapear, but is nice to hear that somone agrees with me. Also if 64
> bit will run hot and expensive I probably couldn,t afford it at this time
> anyway..
> Once again thank You for help..
> "James T." <turajb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:pan.2005.11.27.21.44.19.995999@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 20:02:57 +0000, PoLKo wrote:
> >
> >> Thank You all for reply. My biggest concern is not to end up with
> >> obsolete laptop in couple of years, when everything maybe only 64 bit. I
> >> am not planning on bying new machine in less then 6-7 years, so I was
> >> thinking then buying 64 bit will have more future. Then again, don,t
> >> know what else I can expect from 64 bit apps have which I don,t have
> >> already - 3 D view, super sound and look? Still have few days to decide,
> >> so all Your input counts... thank You again
> >
> > Honestly I would not worry about 32 bit obsolesce at all, as 32 bit
> > applications will be around for a long time to come. Just look at how
> > many computers are still running windows 98, ME & 2000. Heck, I still
> > find some of our clients are using Windows 95 or are just upgrading to
> > Windows 98.
> >
> > Microsoft isn't going to instantly dump all 32 bit CPU support and force
> > users to purchase all new hardware & software. Only select programs are
> > slowly being ported to a 64 version, while still maintaining 32 versions.
> > The same goes for all software companies & hardware manufactures. They
> > all would love to do such a switch, so you have to buy everything new
> > again, but the public would never hear of it.
> >
> > 32 bit CPU support in Windows, 32 bit compliant hardware, & 32 bit
> > applications will defiantly be around for the next several years.
> >
> > If you select a laptop that is able to run Windows XP well, and has the
> > ability to support a decent amount of RAM, then you will be fine for at
> > least 6 to 7 years.
> >
> > If you look at the PC market, you will see that Dell and every other PC
> > supplier are not dropping Windows XP (32 bit versions), 32 bit
> > applications or 32 bit hardware. The world is not ready for a 100% 64 bit
> > switch use for at least 5+ years. Too much has to happen across the
> > entire PC industry before that shift will happen. Granted, the switch is
> > happening, but its a very slow progression. Maybe several years from now
> > it will be ready for such a switch, but not today or any time soon...
> >
> >
> > I myself was in the same boat as you just last month. And I have just
> > purchased a new laptop, as my needs finally got to the point that I needed
> > to do certain types of work away from home/work, and using a Linux Live CD
> > on someone else's PC was not cutting it any more or wasn't possible under
> > certain conditions.
> >
> > For myself, I selected the Acer Aspire 3002LCi, and added a gig of RAM to
> > it. To me I wanted a laptop to run Linux on that will let me do what I
> > needed to. It ran windows well enough, but I hate windows and all of its
> > bloat & added hidden expenses. Anyway it is a cheap, 32 bit CPU'ed, $400
> > laptop (after rebates, not including the RAM upgrade). It should last at
> > least 5 years. But even if it only lasts 2 or 3 years, I've would have
> > made my money's worth. With the rate PC & laptop prices keep falling, I
> > can just replace it with a brand new one when it cannot be used any
> > longer. And the new laptop would have the specs to run the next new
> > Windows OS (whatever that may be named). You may want to look at it in
> > the same context.
> >
> > For you and your noted needs, if you really feel that in 6 years that 32
> > bit CPUs/software/hardware will no longer be supported, then go
> > and buy yourself a 64 bit laptop. However, I'm not falling for that hype.
> > For my type of work, a 64 bit CPU, a 64 bit OS and software is a great
> > match for what I do. However in a small business or home environment,
> > 64 bit is not necessary. By the time it is, you will be ready for your
> > next laptop anyway.
> >
> > I hope this helps...
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