I'm researching for a new laptop in the $500-$700 bracket. Intel vs AMD
 

Howdy folks,

I'm doing a little research on what laptop to get. It'll be either HP or Compaq as they are cheap with bang for the buck.

Tomorrow will be the day I get a new one. I pretty much have it narrowed down to two

The Compaq A949NR (limited Sunday sale $499 [first 10 customers only])
or HP DV7-1132NR - ($699 regular price is $829 - $849) re: advantage over the $499 A949NR is 64-bit.

They are both 17" screen and of course DVD and internal wireless.

My question now, which I can't seem to find enough info online, is Intel T2390 (1.86) vs. AMD 64 X2 RM-70.

On paper the AMD looks better, but I have read stuff that Intel, for notebooks, blows AMD away.

I'm leaning towards the A949A because it's Intel and $200 cheaper. But it's not 64-bit. There is very limited info online about the Compaq A949A while the DV7-1100 series has good reviews.

What are your thoughts? Thanks!

P.S. Also, if you know another great notebook within the price range, please advise.

EDIT:

More info.

I'm not a gamer. I will use the notebook for webmaster work, adding mods to scripts, I watch youtube videos/music videos and watch movies from safe warez websites.

The specs are:

Compaq A949A - $499.99 - (1yr factory warranty)

Pentium Intel dual-core T2390
3GB RAM * 160GB hard drive
17" screen
Integrated webcam
SuperMulti DVD drive w/ LightScribe
802.11 b/g wireless LAN
Windows Vista Home Premium
Reg price $749

HP DV7-1132NR - $699 - (1yr factory warranty)

AMD Turion 64 X2 RM-70
4GB RAM * 250GB hard drive
17" screen
Integrated webcam
SuperMulti DVD drive w/ LightScribe
802.11 b/g wireless LAN
Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit
Enhanced security w/ hard drive protection (whatever that means)
Reg price $829

Re: I'm researching for a new laptop in the $500-$700 bracket. Intel vs AMD
 

so.... what did you end up getting after all? its really important to make sure what is upgradeable in your pc, that way you can estimate the true potential of each