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Subject: Re: 2 GHz Celeron vs. 2 GHz Pentium IV question. In re of Gateway 300S deal

Author: J. C. Boco

Date: 11:22:04 12/04/02

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On December 04, 2002 at 14:20:05, J. C. Boco wrote:

>http://www.gateway.com/home/products/hm_dtp_300.shtml
>
>The above is a repost (which I first learned about a few messages down) on a
>great deal for a computer with a Flat Panel LCD Display (drool) for $699.
>Probably $799 with shipping.
>
>What a deal!!!!!  I never thought the flat-panels would break the $899 barrier
>(shipping included) for at least a year.  But what do I know?  Anyway...
>
>The only drawback is the Celeron processor.  Has anyone run a test which has
>given them insight into the Celeron/Pentium 4 comparison?
>
>How much faster would a Pentium 4 be than a Celeron, given the same clock speed
>(2GHz?  If the answer is "not that much", then oh man what a deal this computer
>would be.

The upgrade for the Pentium 4 processor at 1.80 GHz is $100 more.  The same
question still applies, except you have the honor to choose the comparison made
above or the Celeron 2GHz/Pentium4 1.8GHz.  Lucky you!



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