<p>Is a 1.9gz on a8 good? Should it be faster than 2.7 on a6 or 2.5 on i3? Help. I want to get a 17.3 in hp laptop w 1.9gz on a8 but not sure if it will be fast enough for college</p>
<p>I think its safe to say pretty much anything will be fast enough for college. You just need to determine what you’ll be using it for.</p>
<p>As a side note, if you are going to be bringing your laptop with you everywhere, factor in the weight of a 17.3" compared to 14.1". If you need a larger screen, get an external monitor that you can use when you are back at home/dorm.</p>
<p>That’s very good advice. The weight difference between a 14-15" and a 17" might not look like much on a spec sheet, but when you’re carrying it around all day every day, that weight adds up. Add in whatever books you’re carrying, and it can get cumbersome.</p>