A good article on here, Gem.....
http://www.nordichardware.com/Reviews/?page=10&skrivelse=514
Again, it doesn't give a definitive 'YES' to extra cache, but if you could afford it, I'd get it.
D.
I'm going to disagree with Roy and say that the Core2 line of mobile processors are worth every penny over their Pentium Dual-Core counterparts.
It won't be a 'night and day' difference, but will be quicker and slicker and the Core2 are much better at dealing with media.