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Hey people, tough choice between two laptops

Discussion in 'PC hardware help' started by ryancout, Mar 28, 2008.

  1. ryancout

    ryancout Member

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    Both have the pros and cons

    one has a faster processor, one has a lot more ram

    im told the 8600M GS (256MB) and the 9500M GS (512MB) are about equal.

    What do you think would be the best buy between these two:

    Number One

    Number Two
     
  2. tripplite

    tripplite Guest

    CHOICE 1 SEPCS=

    CPU : Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 2.0GHz 800MHz 4M L2 cache
    LCD Size & Resolution : 15.4" WXGA+ (1440 x 900)
    MB Chipset : Intel PM965
    Optical Drive : 8x DVD-RW Dual Layer Light Scribe
    Memory : 1GB DDR2 W/ 1GB Turbo Memory, 2 skt up to 4GB
    VGA Card : nVidea GeForce G8600M GS 256MB (DX10)
    Hard Drive : 160GB 5400RPM SATA
    WLAN : 802.11 A/B/N
    LAN/Fax Modem : 10/100/1000, Fax Modem
    Battery : 6-cell
    USB/1394/S-Video/VGA : 4/1/1/1
    Bluetooth : YES
    Card Reader/PCMCIA : 8-in-1/ Express Card
    Weight/Height : 6.5lbs/14.2"X10.5"X1.1"
    Warranty : 2-year limited global hardware warranty
    1-year battery pack warranty
    30days Zero Bright Dot LCD

    Operating System : Windows Vista Home Premium
    Carry bag& mouse : Yes
    Camera : 1.3M
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    15.4" high scratch resistance cover & palm rest, numeric keyboard. Face recognition.
    CPU : Intel Core 2 Duo T5450 1.66GHz 667MHz 4M L2 cache
    LCD Size & Resolution : 15.4" WXGA (1280 x 800)
    MB Chipset : Intel PM965
    Optical Drive : 8x DVD-RW Super Multi
    Memory : 3GB DDR2 667Mhz (2GBx2+1GBx1) up to 4GB
    VGA Card : NV G9500M GS 512MB
    Hard Drivedem : 250GB 5400RPM SATA
    WLANery/Run Time : 802.11 A/G/N
    LAN/Fax Modem : 10/100/1000, Fax Modem
    Battery/Run Time : Li-ion 6-cell
    USB/1394/IrDA/S-Video : 4/1/0/1/1
    Bluetooth/Finger Print : Yes/Yes
    Card Reader/PCMCIA : 8-in-1/ Express Card
    Color/Weight/Height : Black/6.5lbs/14.2"x10.5"x1.1 ~ 1.6"
    Warranty : 2 Yr Global/30days ZBD/1 Yr Accidental Damage
    Operating System : Windows Vista Home Premium
    Carry bag& mouse : Yes
    Camera : 1.3M Swivel
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    choice 2 takes the cake by a stretch:)
    http://www.anitec.ca/product/10480/...r2_250gb_hd_dvdrw_g9500m_512m_15.4"_notebook/

    this one is so much better, its graphic card has 256mb more dedicated memory on it (the card itself is know for being cooler), its got a finger swipe for protection, its hard drive is 90GB bigger and has a decent RPM for a laptop (it wont vibrate like crazy),
    Intel Core 2 Duo T5450 1.66GHz 667MHz 4M L2 cache
    CPU : Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 2.0GHz 800MHz 4M L2 cache

    both of they're CPUs are the same, one has .4Ghz more and a higher FSB but you wont feel such a divide, the extra 2gb makes up for it

    besides what i have listed above the second one has 3GB of RAM compared to 1GB on the other computer, your not being fair to yourself getting a great processor but limiting it with 2GB less RAM....
    its clear.... get your "NUMBER TWO" it supersedes the other one in every which way...well your number 1 has a better burn (supports DL and lightscribe) but that not so bad:) a DVD+RW DL light scribe burner is like 20 bucks anyway:)

    -tripplite
     
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  3. ryancout

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    now thats a goddamn answer

    thank you sir

    anyone else have an opinion?
     
  4. ryancout

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    the other thing was that the first one with the fast processor has the 800mhz bus, or "Santa Rosa"

     
  5. tripplite

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    i mentioned that before:D nether of they're bus speeds are that great, but the core 2 duo packs a punch!!

    beside the drive on the second one being of an older version and not having light scribe and the option to burn DL dvds its a sure thing, but ya id agree wait for a second or third opinion:)
     
  6. ryancout

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    doesnt appear to be anyone else lol

    i trust you tho

    wink
     
  7. tripplite

    tripplite Guest

    check this thread the next new day you never know....some guys might just pop in and give u some great advice:) but otherwise for what your paying the "number two" is worth every penny
     

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