Question on best CPU for notebook for MS Access

[Eradicator]

I am going to be getting a new laptop and plan on doing a fair amount of MS Access work. I have the choice of 3, all with different CPU's. Which would be the best?

Celeron M 1.3 $819
? 512MB RAM
? 40GB Hard Drive
? 14-inch WXGA TFT Display (bright-view - Looks great!)
? DVD / CD-RW Combo Drive, Windows XP Home Edition
? 5.2 lbs

Pentium M 1.6 $850
? 512MB RAM
? 60GB Hard Drive
? 12.1-inch XGA TFT Display
? 4X DVD+/-RW Drive
? 12.1" display
? Only 4 lbs.
?Windows XP Professional

AMD XP-M 2.2 $750
? 80GB hard drive
? 512MB RAM
? DVD+/-RW/CD-RW drive
? 12.1" display
? Only 4 lbs.

I am guessing the 1.6 1st, but not sure about the other two as far as performance. Each of these comes in a laptop with it's own plus and minus. I consider all 3 to be equally portable despite the weight difference. The celeron machine has a great looking screen compared to the other two (it's widescreen as well).

 

[znaps]

Take into account the HDD speed - IMO that would be at least as important if you're doing local DB work.

 

[imported_Kensai]

I'd take the XP-M for price to power ratio first.
The Pentium M for speed and don't even consider that Celeron M.

 

[fbrdphreak]

Definitely go with the Pentium M notebook for the money, and HDD speed will effect your performance more than anything else. If the performance is not satisfactory when you get it, sell the existing HDD and buy a Hitachi 7200RPM 2.5" HDD.
Also, what brand is this notebook that you have a 12.1" Centrino? Link?