Hello All,
I purchased an HP Pavilion 9235nr (specs are below). It currently has the T5200 CPU (2M level 2 cache). I see the T7200 has 4M shared level 2 cache.
The laptop runs on Vista Premium and may run on Ultimate later this year.
My question is the upgrade worth it for productivity? Options to consider:
1) I rip DVDs. Any improvement there?
2) Multitasking. " "
3) Battery consumption. Will my battery not last as long?
Thanks in advance,
TW

Product Name dv9235nr
Product Number RP245UA#ABA
Microprocessor 1.60 GHz Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology featuring Intel® Core ™ 2 Duo processor T5200
Microprocessor Cache 2MB L2 Cache
Memory 2048MB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
Video Graphics NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600
Video Memory 256MB (discrete)
Hard Drive 160GB 5400RPM (SATA)
Multimedia Drive LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support
Display 17.0" WXGA+ High-Definition BrightView Widescreen Display (1440 x 900)
Fax/Modem High speed 56k modem
Network Card Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
Wireless Connectivity Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
Multimedia Features HP Imprint Finish & HP Pavilion WebCam with Integrated Microphone
Sound Altec Lansing
Keyboard Notebook keyboard with scroll bar and integrated numeric keypad

2 Quick Launch Buttons (HP Quick Play Music and DVD buttons)
Pointing Device Touch Pad with On/Off button and dedicated vertical scroll Up/Down pad
PC Card Slots 1 ExpressCard/54 Slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)

External Ports 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader for Secure Digital cards, MultiMedia cards, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, or xD Picture cards
4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
1 Headphone out w/SPDIF Digital Audio
1 microphone-in
1 HDMI
1 VGA (15-pin)
1 TV-Out (S-video)
1 RJ-11 (modem)
1 RJ -45 (LAN)
1 Expansion Port 3, 1 IEEE 1394 Firewire (4-pin)
1 Consumer IR (Remote Receiver)

Dimensions 15.16 (L) x 11.65" (W) x 1.57" (H)
Weight 7.8lbs
Security Kensington® MicroSaver lock slot
Power-on password
Accepts 3rd party security lock devices

Power 90W AC Adapter
8-Cell Lithium-Ion battery

What's In The Box Mobile Stereo Earbud Headphones (1 pair)

HP ExpressCard Remote Control