So all I know is that the i5 and i3 are the latest processors in the market, but I want to know for doing the usual like movies, surfing , downloading which processor should I opt for. How good is the Core 2 duo, Is there anything between the core2duo and the i3 ? I'm planning to buy a new laptop withing 35grand, so ill chose accordingly, atleast 3 gb ram wanted..I was thinki of ASUS K40 but then it has Core2Duo 6400 and Vista instead of windows 7..Please helps guys..