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Core Duo looks like a pretty impressive chip. Here is a review showing a Core Duo T2400 (1.8 Ghz) slightly outperforms an AMD X2 3800 (1.8 GHz) desktop:

http://www.bleedinedge.com/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=51&Itemid=26

I am a long term AMD share holder and I was impressed enough to buy a Dell Inspiron 6400 Laptop:

15.4" XGA TrueLife
T2300 (1.66 GHz Core Duo)
1 GB Ram
80 GB 5400 rpm hard drive
ATI X1400 video card
9 cell battery
XP home

Currently selling for $1319 canadian ($1160 USD) including shipping. I was unable to find anything comparable in terms of performance and value.

It only has 32bit capability but I tend to think that 2 cores will be more beneficial for my usage than a single core Turion at 64 bits for some time to come.

This Laptop runs very cool, silent and fast with good battery life.