Intel vs AMD processors
 

One of our local computer stores has a 3 day, buy one get one free, laptop and desktop computer sale.

I need a new laptop so this sale couldn't come at a better time for me. The brands are all well known, and the only exclusions I can see are Apple Macs and Sony, but the sale items all have AMD processors.

My questions are :
*Would the AMD processor be much slower than the Intel processor that I have in my current laptop, and are there any other differences I need to know about?
*Is this a good deal or are they maybe selling off inferior computers that haven't been selling well?

Because of the time constraints of the sale in question, I have to decide today or tomorrow at the latest. Your opinions would be much appreciated.

Compare the speed numbers, Ram, Hard drive size, and personally I like to try hands on how any laptop or keyboard/mouse feels to my hands & fingers..
and compare warranty etc.

I've always had AMD cpu's in my desktop , my dd has Intel, just happened that way when we bought the parts to build them, whatever brand name motherboard/cpu that was on sale at the time.

They are both good brands, so just depending on all the other things to compare...
I hope this helps a little bit.

If you recall the exact models you can look up reviews of them or compare prices on amazon or such.