1) yes true, but it was made a LONG time ago so it makes about the same HP as a new V6....
2)not worried about the battery life, really only use it around the house so I always have it plugged in. I'm now worried about the cooling.......
When I upgraded the ram from 256mb to 2G I think I let the CPU loose, and It makes a lot more heat. I wouldn't say it's unbearable.... but "not comfortable" on your lap when using it.
if I spend a little more money, is there a 7200 RPM drive that will not produce as much heat? Or another way I could upgrade the cooling?