Warranty exchange, i8200 for 9300, P4 vs M

Question

After almost 3 years of getting to like my 8200, I just got a 9300 on a warranty service exchange.  Wow, the 9300 rocks!   One question...Dell told me the new computer would meet or exceed the specs of my 8200, and it does in every regard except the processor.  My 8200 had a P4 1.7GHz, this one is a PM 1.6GHz.   Is the M series actually faster than a comparable speed P4?

ejn63 · Answer

Yes. Add 1 GHz to the speed of a Pentium-M to come up with its P4-m, so your 1.6 P-M will run like a P4-2.6.

bacillus · Answer

Not only is the M faster clock speed for clock speed but it also runs cooler!

Turbo_M5 · Answer

Pentium M is way better than a Pentium 4 Mobile. It runs much cooler, gives much better battery life, and is much faster for the same speed.   You got a deal, and how did you get your laptop replaced? Just curious what was wrong and after how many repair attempts they give you a new one?

SIGTAUENUS · Answer

Abreviated version is here... http://forums.us.dell.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=cc_general&message.id=69793

Dstubbs28 · Answer

the M stands for mobile. Which is Low heat, low power. = saves battery life, and doesnt make your leg sweat .. hehe

Ed C · Answer

@SIGTAUENUS wrote:

Is the M series actually faster than a comparable speed P4?

Yes, you lucky dog.

Can I ask what went wrong with your 8200 that Dell is replacing it with a 9300???

Message Edited by Ed C on 08-04-2005 06:22 AM

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