HP’s new Dm3z laptops have this processor in it and the 1.6GHz throws me off. My HP has a Dual Core 2 Duo with 2.0Ghz. Can someone explain to me if these are any good? Looking to get this computer for my girlfriend http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/328626/HP-Pavilion-dm3-1030us-13-3/
AMD Athlon(TM) Neo X2 Dual-Core L335 Processor (1.6GHz, 512KB) with ATI Radeon(TM) HD 3200 Graphics
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