personally, if your budget will run to it, I would say go for a machine with an I7 chip. Simon ----- Original Message ----- From: jeff flint To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 4:27 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: What is a Dual core processor thanks, but would help with Jaws slowing things down? sometimes I feel my jaws programme is like wading through trickle. ----- Original Message ----- From: martin wilsher To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 4:14 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: What is a Dual core processor it is like having two processors in one chip. it doesn't quite work as you suggest, but it is a lot faster. ----- Original Message ----- From: jeff flint To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 4:09 PM Subject: [access-uk] What is a Dual core processor I like Petrina looking for a laptop and I am mesmerised by the technology. Does a dual processor mean that Jaws could be run by one section whilst the computer runs more smoothly by the other. Quicker still tell me what to buy! Jeff