With the introduction of the 1 Gigahertz processor from Intel and AMD for desktop PCs, it probably won't be long before we see such power in notebook models as well. Don't hold off on your notebook purchase just to wait for faster models. Even the low-end range of today's processors can more than adequately handle the needs of running business and Internet software. When business folks bring a notebook computer on the road, the general purpose is e-mail and simple productivity software applications such as word processing and spreadsheet software. AMD Corp. But as the saying goes, buyer beware.
Some manufacturers put desktop processors in notebooks.
Make sure you have a mobile processor, since desktop processors will take up room and drain power. Apple notebook computers come with a processor called the PowerPC G3. Although some notebooks come with as little as 32 MB, you should get at least 64 MB given the size of most modern programs. If you anticipate running many programs simultaneously, however, consider getting 96 MB or even 128 MB since memory is relatively inexpensive. Usually, your system allows you to add more memory to what it initially came with.