Sandy Bridge processor worth it?

BeerAdvocate · 05-07-2011, 08:33 AM

Im in the market for a new laptop and I am wondering if it is worth the extra money to get one with the new Intel Sandy Bridge processor or save $200 and get almost the same exact laptop but with the "older" regular i5 processor?
It would be use mostly for downloading/streaming movies & music and surfing the web. I dont play a lot of games and its not needed for work.
Im debating between these two:

$899.99
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Toshiba+...853204&count=1

$799.99
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Toshiba+...271606&count=1

05-07-2011, 08:33 AM	#1
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