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| Thread ID: 92016 | 2008-07-25 23:06:00 | Laptop decision time - choice of two | Jen (38) | Press F1 |
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| 692214 | 2008-07-25 23:06:00 | Hi all :) Well I have finally decided to get myself a mid-range laptop. After a bit of searching I have narrowed it down to these two laptops and would like to hear your opinion on what one you would choose and why. The RAM will be upgraded from 2gigs regardless which one I choose. I am also interested in the differences between the two processors and would you really notice it general performance wise? Eg L2 cache and 45/65nm. Asus Z53Sc Notebook * Processor: Intel Centrino Core2 Duo T7300 2.0GHz, L2 Cache 4MB, 800MHz FSB, 65nm * Memory: 2GB RAM (2 x 1GB) * Hard Drive: 160GB Serial ATA 5400rpm * Optical Drive: DVD-RW * Display: 15.4" TFT (WXGA, Colour Shine) * Video: nVidia GeForce G8400M External 128MB VRAM (DDRII VRAM*4) Turbo Cache 896M with 2G Memory DX10 Support * Modem: Fax ⁄ modem - 56 Kbps * Wireless: Yes * Bluetooth: Yes * Card Reader: 1.3 MP Webcam * I⁄O: 4 USB 2.0, 1 modem RJ-11, 1 Ethernet RJ-45, 1 FireWire IEEE1394, 1DVI, 1 VGA * Battery: Li-Ion 9 cells: 5200mAh * Operating Software: Windows Vista Business * Warranty: 2-year limited global hardware warranty, 1-year battery pack warranty HP Pavilion dv6820TX Notebook * Processor: Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology featuring Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T8100 2.10 GHz, 3 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB, 45nm * RAM: 2GB DDR2 (2 Dimms) * HDD: 250GB 5400RPM * Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce 8400M GS (NB8M⁄G84M GS) up to 1023MB TurboCache total graphics memory with 256MB dedicated for more than or equal to 2048MB system memory * Display: 15.4" WXGA High Definition BrightView Widescreen Display * Optical: LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD±RW with Double Layer Support * Networking⁄Wireless: Intel® PRO⁄Wireless 802.11a⁄g⁄n; Bluetooth; Integrated 10⁄100 Ethernet LAN * Card: ExpressCard⁄54 slot (supports both 34 and 54 form factors) * Input⁄Output ports: Integrated 5-in-1 digital memory reader slot (xD, SD, MMC, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO), Integrated webcam, 3 USB 2.0, HDMI, VGA, IEEE 1394, RJ-11 ⁄ Modem, RJ-45 ⁄ Ethernet, 2 Omni-directional microphones, 1 Headphone jack, 1 Headphone jack (additional), 1 Microphone jack, Consumer IR, S-Video Output, AC Adaptor, Integrated HP Mobile Remote Control * Software: Windows® Vista™ Home Premium :thanks |
Jen (38) | ||
| 692215 | 2008-07-26 01:01:00 | Pavilion You haven't stated your uses so giving you reasons is difficult. I would choose the Pavilion for better/faster graphics and OS premium rather than Business |
DeSade (984) | ||
| 692216 | 2008-07-26 01:11:00 | Personally I'd go for the Asus, but that's solely because of the build quality and the quality of the parts :) But try and get Vista Home Premium as Vista Business's WMP will not play DVDs :eek: |
jwil1 (65) | ||
| 692217 | 2008-07-26 01:12:00 | But try and get Vista Home Premium as Vista Business's WMP will not play DVDs :eek: Eh? :confused: Mine works sweet! :lol: I'd go for the Asus, again better quality. They are both nice laptops. If you are gonna be gaming though, the HP has a better GFX card. |
wratterus (105) | ||
| 692218 | 2008-07-26 01:20:00 | I though I'd heard something a while back about not being able to play DVDs because of it being a 'business' OS. That might've been from a beta version of Vista though - can't quite recall. | jwil1 (65) | ||
| 692219 | 2008-07-26 01:22:00 | Ah yeah, fair enough. I certainly haven't had any issues. in fact if you ignore the media center, its pretty much exactly the same to use as HP. | wratterus (105) | ||
| 692220 | 2008-07-26 01:52:00 | Personally I'd go for the Asus, but that's solely because of the build quality and the quality of the parts :) I second that. |
pctek (84) | ||
| 692221 | 2008-07-26 03:19:00 | Am I missing something, or is the hp faster in almsot every way? Also, is this the hp laptop with the inbuilt remote? My friend has one and they are VERY useful. |
Blam (54) | ||
| 692222 | 2008-07-26 03:37:00 | I agree with you !I support you . As formidable as the [spam removed] [edit: Way to go kiddo! Spamming a Mods own thread :rolleyes: ] |
winzxb1985 (14009) | ||
| 692223 | 2008-07-26 04:02:00 | Pavilion You haven't stated your uses so giving you reasons is difficult. I would choose the Pavilion for better/faster graphics and OS premium rather than BusinessIt will be used for general multi-purposes (bit of this, bit of that) with a bit of future proofing (wireless n support etc). I wanted the separate graphics as you can easily get Linux drivers and it doesn't hog any of the system RAM. The actual supplied Windows OS version doesn't bother me either way. Yes, the HP is higher spec'd but Asus are known for quality. Hence my dilemma. They are both around the same price. I had a play in a shop with the models both are nice, although I did like the Asus port layout better. No one has screamed the HP's are hopeless, so I guess that is a good sign. :p Thanks for all the comments so far. |
Jen (38) | ||
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