Hi Jeff, No, the term I7, in addition to I3 and I5, are different models of the Intel (hence the 'I') processor. The I3 is essentially a dual core processor as is the I5. The I7 can be quad core and is mostly used for gaming machines etc. -----Original Message----- From: access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of jeff flint Sent: 15 January 2013 17:25 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: What is a Dual core processor an I 7 Chip is in addition to the dual core processor? ----- Original Message ----- From: andrew shipp <mailto:andrew.shipp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 5:21 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: What is a Dual core processor No it just means that the computer will work more afitionly , to have more than one processer would be better as this is what you need to have a processer work different programs, the more processers you have the better the computer will work. the same as more ram you can have the better also. From: jeff flint <mailto:jeffflint15@xxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 4:09 PM To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 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 ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq