Would it be a waste to get a notebook with a Pentium Dual-Core processor?

Question

Will it be outdated in a couple years?

I only need my computer for basic stuff.

I will be getting 3GB RAM.

Answer 1

Any PC (and more so for laptops) you buy today WILL be outdated in a few years. h**l it might even be outdated in a few months.

Think about this...if you buy the best laptop you can afford, in a few months or years all you'll be able to do is basic stuff!

Answer 2

No it wouldnt be a waste at all.  Put your $$ into the best processor you can afford at the time and you can always add more Ram or a larger hard drive later. Here's a little bit more about Dual-Core processing:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_Penti...

Answer 3

Three words: GET A MACBOOK! Those laptops last for ever!

Answer 4

Well if its just web surfing and email go for it, not futcher proof like a more powerful machine ( IE. macbook or a dell XPS notebook) But for email and web browsing and 3 Gigs of ram it should be quite speedy. I hope this answers your question and see you later.

Answer 5

If you're going to need your computer only for the basics.  Then no..  It wouldn't be a waste.   In fact that's what my laptop is.  a 1.7 dual core.

Answer 6

If it is for basic stuff than yes getting a new notebook or laptop will be a waste of money.

Answer 7

For basic stuff you don't need a very expensive one if you are going to play games on it than go for it  

Answer 8

Heck no! Dual core processors are very efficient and fast. There are some laptops with quad cores - expensive, run hot - they are a waste of money at the present time.  

Answer 9

I don't see any reason why that would be a waste most computers come with dual core processor and have for some time so i don't think it will be outdate same with 3GB although that is more so it won't be outdated anytime soon.

Answer 10

No. A pentium dual core is near core 2 duo.

Answer 11

No, haven't you ever seen the Fujitsu Lifebook?  That thing has one!