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    sergeivisotsky
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    I’m programmer. I prefer web programming. My notebook based with processor Intel Core i3 2.53 gHz (Arrandale). My question is – What processor is better for web programming Core i3 or Core i5? What do you think is my processor Intel Core i3 2.53 gHz (Arrandale) good or worse at this time for web programming?

    #135629
    Koopa
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    Any computer, which is capable to run the latest browsers is sufficient for web development. A fast internet connection is more important, than the specs of your machine ;)

    #135631
    Merri
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    One could argue it is better to have a low performance machine so that you don’t end up making stuff that is too heavy for regular users. Developers tend to prefer high end machines, but there is a danger of building stuff that works fine on your machine, but ends up being very slow for most other users. In web development you have to take usability into account and unfortunatenaly that also means there are those low end computers and other devices that rule out some stuff. The wider the audience the more limitations you have to play with.

    Other than that the computer you use is your preference. As @Koopa said, there really are no spec requirements. Development is possible on about any machine you can find from the past 10 years or so. So you can’t use web development as such as a reason to buy a new computer.

    However! If you go web designer route and want to run applications such as PhotoShop you probably want to find something faster. Personally I prefer Paint Shop Pro 7 that has served me well for the past 12 years or so, it loads instantly and does things that I need it to do so I have no interest for “better”. And I am more of a developer than a designer.

    #135666
    sergeivisotsky
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    Thanks for consultation!

    #135683

    You have to go for core i5 for web programming.

    #135695
    sergeivisotsky
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    How many Intel Core i5 is fester than Intel Core i3?

    #135712
    djrolstad
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    I’m a web developer and I’m still using a 2.4 Intel Core 2 Duo with Windows XP ;p

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    TheDoc
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    #135740
    sergeivisotsky
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    Thanks!

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