What does GHZ mean? (is 2.4 GHz good?)
It's a measure of computer speed. But since there are other factors (like cache and instruction sets, technical lingo you don't need to understand), it's not the only factor in a processor's performance. It's like saying horsepower isn't the only factor in a car's ability to speed, there are other factors like aerodynamics/drag and weight/mass etc.). This processor
will be fast enough for your needs.
Also, how many hours of battery will i get from the 6 cell?
Real life performance (say you're viewing a DVD) difference between a 6 cell and 9 cell won't be more than an hour IMHO. You will get the best performance out of your battery if you dim the screen, turn off wifi/bluetooth when you aren't using it, change the power settings (in control panel) to a setting that conserves energy (i.e. not performance), don't use the optical drive and are doing things that don't require much processing power (your usage pattern shouldn't effect this much). With a 6 cell and dimmed screen I'd say you can definitely get at least 3 hours of ms word, probably even an hour more. I'm writing this on a 5 year old Dell with a 9 cell, I get 4+ hours of web browsing. My processor isn't as energy efficient, but my screen is a 21.1". IIRC, HP rates the 9 cell at 7.2 hours, you'll probably get at least 5+ in real-world performance.
Thanks for your input but i like the 14" for two reasons 1) its easier to carry around (when i travel, or take it to school etc) 2)I assume that the battery will last longer with a smaller screenEh, i dont really care about style, just that it's gonna last. I once had a stylish acer that never ceased to give me problems
You're welcome. If you're looking for a lightweight computer with a smaller screen, you might want to look at ultra-portables.
Lastly, if you want to get in on this deal, you might want to pull the trigger soon, it's an Amex daily deal and it won't last for long.
