Core i processor laptops not good for programming?

Hi, I am looking for a laptop for a friend of mine for following requirements:
1. Programming (C++, Java, Visual Studio 2010)
2. Watching movies in (at least) 720p
3. Playing mild gaming
4. Can prefer ASUS, since those have numpad
5. Dedicated graphics (if possible)

Budget: < Rs. 30,000/-

Models selected after (extensive) research:
1. Acer Aspire 4738z - Dual Core 2GHz, 2GB DDR3, 500GB HD, Cost: 27K

2. Acer eMachine eME 732 - Core i3, 2GB DDR3, 250GB HD, Cost: Around 26K

3. Dell Inspiron 14 - Core2 Duo, 3GB DDR2, 320 GB HD, Cost: About 31K

While anyone would prefer Core i series processor, since those are, correct me if I am wrong, always better than that of Dual Core or Core2Duo's.
BUT, I became apprehensive, when I heard that Core i series is not good for programming stuff. Please address this important query of mine, as its the first requirement from the laptop.

Mention the exact CPU models.

And where did you find the "Core i series is not good for programming stuff."?

Ishu Gupta said:
Mention the exact CPU models.
And where did you find the "Core i series is not good for programming stuff."?

I just heard a rumour about the same, from a friend of my friend. Well, still not sure about being it a "rumour" part.

And I am talking about i series processors in general like Core i3 and i5, not restricted to any specific models.

I really don't think its true. I'm 99% sure that you'll have no problems.

Wait for a i series owner to confirm.

Ishu Gupta said:
I really don't think its true. I'm 99% sure that you'll have no problems.

Wait for a i series owner to confirm.

I too think that this can't be. But it would be nice to confirm the same, before I make the purchasing decision.
Thanks for the prompt reply.

Core i3,i5,&i7 has more instruction sets than previous gen core 2 duo & quads. That means they are more smarter in executing tasks. All programs supporting x86 instructions will run fine with all new processors including intel and amd.

And any programming from c++,java,microsoft.net platform, python, perl , siebel escript etc.. can be done flawlessly in latest processors.

@vineet369
No need to worry on these grounds buddy cause these are baseless. Go ahead with your purchase of the i series.

One piece of advice- wait for sandybridge processors to ship in laptops and then make your purchase. Intel brands it as second generation core i series. They will be more future proof with astounding battery life.

vickybat said:
Core i3,i5,&i7 has more instruction sets than previous gen core 2 duo & quads. That means they are more smarter in executing tasks. All programs supporting x86 instructions will run fine with all new processors including intel and amd.

And any programming from c++,java,microsoft.net platform, python, perl , siebel escript etc.. can be done flawlessly in latest processors.

@vineet369
No need to worry on these grounds buddy cause these are baseless. Go ahead with your purchase of the i series.

One piece of advice- wait for sandybridge processors to ship in laptops and then make your purchase. Intel brands it as second generation core i series. They will be more future proof with astounding battery life.

Thanks buddy... but there's one more doubt though, wont sandybridge based processor laptops would cost more now, as the side-effect of being an early adopter for the same?

^^ Nope, get any best entry level SB proccy laptop and you will get settled. The prices are almost same as the current Core i series. So wait and buy.

And regarding the "Core i not good for programming", ROFL...

Who told you? Any source? I just wanna read. LOL

furious_gamer said:
Who told you? Any source? I just wanna read. LOL

No, there isn't any source. The seed for this doubt was imparted by someone else, and I just happen to think about this as a serious issue, since programming being of first concern. :grin:

Thanks everybody for the help. I think I would tell my friend to wait for SB based lappys. I just hope he could be patient enough. :lol:

^^ Good to know that you dont have a source for that. SB laptops will hit the market very soon, by seeing the hype it gains.

C

I dont think there won't be any problems with it. I'm 100% sure :mrgreen: