Advice re Centrino v P4 please

[buddytod]

Hi everyone,
I am trying to decide which Acer model to buy. Both are identical apart from one is a Mobile 1.7Ghz and the other is a P4 3.2Ghz. 512Mb ram, 64Mb radeon 9700, 80Gb HDD, DVD Writer (Dual format) 15" TFT etc. How much difference would there be when running games software? The M 1.7Ghz version has a nice antiglare screen whereas the P4 3.2Ghz does not. So its a tradeoff. If I choose the nice screen M how much speed etc in games would I lose compared to the P4?
Advice greatly appreciated.

[classicsoftware]

Centrino improves battery life...... That and the fact the P4 runs hotter, means the system will not last as long (IMHO) as heat is the enemy of compenents stored in a think lap-top case....

[buddytod]

I take your point on that issue . Battery life would not be a significant issue because the machine would spend approx 90% of the time connected to the mains. Heat, though, would be a factor. But what about the difference in performance using intensive graphic applications?

[classicsoftware]

As far as I know and Saphalline can correct me If I'm wrong.

The Centrino 1.7 should equall to a P4 3.4. If you are concerned about gaming, get the PC with the best video card.