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flow.of.soul:
How fast of a processor will I need in order to play 720p video smoothly? I'm looking into getting an ultra-portable laptop, and I don't really want a netbook because of the atom processors (when I use my bro's netbook it can barely play in SD). Right now I'm looking at an HP 13.3" laptop that comes with a Intel(R) Celeron(R) Processor SU2300 (1.20GHz, 1M Cache) w/Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD, without upgrading. Would this be suitable to play 720p, or would I have to upgrade it to something more powerful?

rathoriel:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/musicandvideo/hdvideo/contentshowcase.aspx#sysreq

Mikan:
GMA and 1.2GHZ? uhh no bad idea.

my laptop was "made" according to specs to be able to cleanly handle 720p.


I did see a new  HP model for $918 that meets spec requirements.
http://www.amazon.com/HP-TouchSmart-TX2-1270US-12-1-Inch-Laptop/dp/B002BH4NOY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1258991678&sr=8-2

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Half the Ram, btw.  above link is for XP, and u know Vista/win7 eat more memory.

But in all honesty, get a 15.4.
 
Low cost http://www.amazon.com/Pavilion-dv6449us-Widescreen-BrightView-remarketed/dp/B000XPWOL0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1258993551&sr=1-1

thats good for 720p your games and what not.  throw WIN7 and its really a beauty if you cant spend alot (this laptop was 1.2k when i bought it -.-) if you got more, get better :)

Mag-X:
1.2GHz Celeron? Is that Pentium III based? My old laptop had a 1.2GHz PIII, and it couldn't even handle 576p. Even if it's P4 based, it won't work. My work computer is a 2.2GHz P4, and 720p video kicks its ass.

A modern Celeron should be able to handle it just fine though. I picked up a super cheap new laptop with a 2.2GHz Core 2 Solo based Celeron, and it handles 720p just fine.

zherok:
It's probably a Core 2 Solo.

I got a 2.2ghz Celeron Core 2 Solo for my birthday awhile back, and it played 720p fine more or less. I have my doubts as to whether the laptop in question would manage it well though.

Personally I opted for a larger laptop. The ultra portable category doesn't seem like I'm getting my money's worth from it.

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