Laptops Notebook - Kinda Urgent

[Keane 16]

FAO : superczar

Gotta order a notebook tomo. 15.4"er.

Dilemma :

AMD X2(1.7GHz) or Intel Core Duo(1.7GHz) ?

 

[Rahul]

cheap solution X2 ....... available for as less as 30-32k

Core Duo is little expensive

choice is urs Intel will be faster

 

[superczar]

it's not a straight fwd qstn, so here are 2 qstns for ya

a) : rest of the config?

b) Intended usage

and OT, but why a 15.4" ?

 

[Rahul]

it's not a straight fwd qstn, so here are 2 qstns for ya

a) : rest of the config?
b) Intended usage

and OT, but why a 15.4" ?

exactly that was goin thru' my mind ..........

 

[Keane 16]

Urr, I'll be using the notebook. And I don't move around much ... so .. bigger screen > portability for me ...

1. Buy the Toshiba Satellite 15.4" Widescreen Notebook PC (A135-S4527) and other Notebook Computers at circuitcity.com

2. Buy the HP Pavilion 15.4" Widescreen Notebook PC (DV6409US) and other Notebook Computers at circuitcity.com

3. http://www.officedepot.com/ddSKU.do?level=SK&id=630065&Ns=p_Price_2|0&Nr=200000&N=265454%209&Ne=6&An=browse

Actually, screw the original query. Help me choose one of these 3.

 

[Deepak]

They are have the same specs

T2080, 1GB ram (the HP has 667Mhz, rest have 533), 120Gig HDD(with the first one having 80)

The I one is a lot cheaper, $90 then the remaining 2. So I would suggest that. But if you want a bigger HDD get the HP.

Also look if anyone is providing a bigger battery with em (6 or 9cell), these models must be having 4 cell batteries. Below 35k mark (in India) usually do.

 

[Keane 16]

Like I said, the notebook'll be on my desk most of the time. So it'll be connected via the adapter.. So I think I'll be alright with a 4cell one ...

Which one should I go for ? Toshiba/HP ?

 

[Deepak]

Like I said, the notebook'll be on my desk most of the time. So it'll be connected via the adapter.. So I think I'll be alright with a 4cell one ...

Its still handy to have a larger battery.

As for which to go for, get the HP one. Just noticed the third Toshiba price was after MIR, not sure if you can avail that.

 

[Keane 16]

Can get the rebates....

 

[Deepak]

Ooooh, get the Toshiba III link then, great deal indeed....

 

[Keane 16]

I'll need to get a Hard disk upgrade though .. 120 ... So is there any point in getting the cheap one (I'll sell the default 80 gigger or use it as an external hd) ?

Hmm. How much is a 120 gig notebook hdd for ?

 

[Deepak]

120giger in India is for 4k abouts

My advice on the issue : Use the 80Giger as long as you can, when you have filled it up get the bigger HDD for a lot cheaper then it is right now.

 

[200mph]

120 is like 3.8k wd iirc

 

[Keane 16]

Hmm. So is saving $90 worth it ? (Also, Toshiba/HP ? Which one's got the better build quality?)

And the HP has Vista Premium. The Toshiba - Basic.

 

[Deepak]

No idea about build quality, look for something with matte gloss finish, thats my personal fav...

As for saving the $90, yep IMO its worth it, all you get is 40gig more space, which can be bought later onwards for lil less.