CPU Discussions on Tom’s Hardware
This thread is interesting, in that it had reminded me of how passionate one can be when it comes to raw benchmark results and how it relates to real-world applications usage.
I started out on a Compaq Deskpro 286 in 2000 – it was a gift from my mom’s coworker.
I then got my own PC, which was an AMD K62, branded in a Compaq mini tower, circa 1998
My third rig was an Ascent PC, which I think was a Pentium II.
From there, I upgraded to an Athlon X2, which ended up being my mom’s computer.
My next pyuter was an Intel Core 2 Duo, packaged in the form of a polycarbonate Macbook, which is now my wife’s computer.
I then downgraded to a PowerMac G4, running on the PowerPC architecture, which is enough for daily web surfing, bill-paying, and photo retouch and uploads to our social networking sites.
Overall, I’m still undecided as to which route to go to: AMD or Intel.
I’ve had problems with mobile computers in the past, mostly because they are fragile and need constant care, but if I do go back to using a desktop as my primary machine, I’d have to narrow down my needs.
Let me get this started…
I need a computer to do these things daily:
- Pay my bills
- Manage my calendar events
- Browse through my messages on social networking sites
- Check and reply to e-mails
I need my computer to do these things at least once a week:
- Download multimedia and tech-tools
- Download Linux operating system disk images
- Upload and retouch photos; upload to social networking and personal sites
Edit: 2010-07-02-1405CST
I acquired a netbook recently thanks to a random ninja. I’m actually using it now. Will post more about first impressions of the netbook soon.
