AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ / 2.2 GHz processor Dual-Core

Advantages: cheap but durable
Disadvantages: none

...not until i tried using AMD processors, less cost but fast performance! sometimes we tend to look at brand names we thought just because it is pentium it is fast and worth the buy!. I started using AMD processors 2005 from AMD Athlon 64 single core. but with the introduction of dual cores which offers multi tasking feaures,i can say that AMD offers a great value for your money which will satisfy your needs. no more long waiting for games to load! ... Read review

Advantages: Dual Core, Sizeable Cache, Cheap
Disadvantages: NONE!

This is a CPU I installed in my desktop as well as my a friend's, based mostly on the fact that it was given high ratings from the site I purchased it from. It's probably the most bang for the buck you can get right now, costing around $60 at most vendors and featuring a full 2mb cache and the dual core technology. You can multitask all day and this processor won't even break a sweat! I throw all kinds of stuff at it -- DVD burning, mp3 playing, ...
...utilization is often nowhere near 50%, let alone 100%, making it easy to keep your productivity level up without sacrificing cycles. I recommended this CPU to a buddy, who upgraded from an older P4 3.0ghz, and his performance tripled! Hands down this is a great value, and for the money it's not worth spending more until the prices drop further on other AM2/AM2+ CPUs. ... Read review

Advantages Everything you could want, particularly amazing multimedia handling.
Disadvantages Gamers beware

...The Acer Aspire L5100 is an economical, yet complete package for the everyday home computer user. Behind it's small, ultra-compact chassis lies a powerhouse in entertainment; the latest spec for modern home theatre, AMD LIVE!, boasts exceptional and smooth management of your multimedia, the main atrraction for me of this Acer product. It exudes elegance and chicness in an understated manner; it measures 25cm by 20cm by 6cm and looks fantastic. It therefore feels and looks right at home in a minimalist, stress-free environment. Due to its cheap price tag of roughly ~£330 one would expect corners to have been cut, but this is not the case. It has an excellent dual-core AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ / 2.2 GHz processor, an adequate 500GB harddrive to store all your music, films, and videos on, 2GB of RAM, and all the other gimmicks one... Read review