Quote Originally Posted by Crazed Rabbit View Post
Like, what's the benefit of an Intel Duo Core chip over centrino? Is the extra power necessary if you're not gaming?
Putting a desktop chip into a laptop is always a fudge, and certainly not something your friend should consider if they're looking for (a) battery life and (b) low weight. It's a lot like cramming a V-12 into a Ford Focus.

I think the laptops that weigh in around 4 pounds are all going to have 13" screens. Nothing wrong with that -- I have a 13" laptop and I find it fine for all light duties. But methinks that 15" laptops tend to be more in the five to seven pound range. Could be wrong, but I don't think I am.