If you're looking at 64-bit computers, keep in mind that they will likely run pretty hot. My personal laptop kicks off a *lot* more heat than my work laptop. The machine is built to handle it, but even sitting with it up on a tray on my lap, it's too warm for comfort during the summer. If it will only ever be on a desk, as long as you keep adequate room around it for ventilation, it won't be a problem, but if you plan to sit it in your lap to work from, it may be something to consider.
Also, 64-bit is nice, but a lot of programs just aren't designed for it yet, so you'll likely still be installing things that won't be able to take advantage of the speed/power. I don't really notice much difference (other than the heat) between 32-bit and 64-bit (but I'm not a hard core computer expert, either) *except* when I'm gaming and I'm not knowledgeable enough to determine if the difference is the 64-bit architecture or the higher end video card in my personal laptop. Unless you're really going to be grinding through a lot of data or multitasking with more or bigger programs than the typical user, I'm not sure 64-bit is worth it (yet).
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Date: 2009-06-26 01:43 pm (UTC)Also, 64-bit is nice, but a lot of programs just aren't designed for it yet, so you'll likely still be installing things that won't be able to take advantage of the speed/power. I don't really notice much difference (other than the heat) between 32-bit and 64-bit (but I'm not a hard core computer expert, either) *except* when I'm gaming and I'm not knowledgeable enough to determine if the difference is the 64-bit architecture or the higher end video card in my personal laptop. Unless you're really going to be grinding through a lot of data or multitasking with more or bigger programs than the typical user, I'm not sure 64-bit is worth it (yet).