3rd generation i5 @ 2.60 GHz or 4th generation i5 @ 1.60GHz ??

[David (PassMark)]

I wouldn't get the ASUS K550LD-DB51-CA, as the screen resolution is too low, 1366 x 768. My mobile phone has a better screen than this.

Definitely got with the SSD option however. It makes a big difference.

[catinca]

Hi,
I can't decide between two laptops (specs below).
I think the question boils down to
3rd generation i5 @ 2.60 GHz or 4th generation i5 @ 1.60GHz ??
ANY FEEDBACK WELCOME.


MY MAIN PRIORITY: Business/professional (it's my livelihood); lots of Word, opening/closing docs/revisions, lots of internet screens open at the same time, downloading pdfs (not huge ones though). SECOND PRIORITY: skype (difference in camera qualities here?), occasional Photoshop, occasional Youtubes etc. NO GAMING.

Also: I don't move the machine around alot. It'll be mostly at home and be used with an external monitor (except when skyping) and external keyboard.

Finally: With either machine, I would upgrade to SSD and to 8GB.

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ThinkPad T530 2392APU 15.6" LED Notebook - Intel Core i5 i5-3320M 2.60 GHz, Hard Drive RPM : 7200, Screen Resolution : 1600 x 900

ASUS K550LD-DB51-CA Notebook Intel Core i5 4200U (1.60GHz) 6GB Memory 750GB HDD NVIDIA GeForce GT 820M