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Author: [Technology] Topic: I-3 v. I-5 processor
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Posted: 9/20/2012 2:11:19 PM
I've heard the I-5 is quite a big jump from the I-3.  I am in the market for a laptop and I am not interested in buying one that can do a bunch of cool crap I don't care about.  I use it for internet, downloading pics from my camera, e-mail, etc.

I don't do music AT ALL.  I don't even have internet access on my cell phone.  I don't play games.  

I've been looking at machines with at least 4 GB memory and at least 500 GB hard drive.  

How important is getting the I-5 over the I-3.  As I'm looking, the difference is around $150.  I don't want to spend that $150 unless I'm getting something for it (that I can put to use).

Anyone with an opinion here re. I-3 v. I-5?  My main goal is to not buy something with a lot of crap or capabilities I don't need and it would be great if I could spend in the $500 range.  

Any idears from anyone would be appreciated.  
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Posted: 9/22/2012 1:43:05 AM
I would say just get the 3rd generation core i3 based on your needs.  Look for a laptop with the 3rd generation i3 because it uses the newer chipset and it has the newer Intel HD4000 graphics chip.

The i5 has turbo boost, which the i3 doesn't, that is about the only difference between the two chips.
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Posted: 9/29/2012 8:26:34 PM
Unless you are doing very heavy picture work, such at Photoshop or autocad there is no need for it. 
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Posted: 10/1/2012 3:21:24 PM
Thanks, fellas.  Going shopping after work today.  
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Posted: 10/4/2012 5:52:49 PM
What did you end up getting Hutch? I just purchased a laptop alittle over a month ago...went with I-7 version dell. I can send ya the link to the specs. I don't play games on it, just standard internet searching and downloading movies and music. I think I have too much laptop for what I'm using it for, but it's got 1TB of hard drive room and 8 gig of ram I think. 
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