ajf815
07-01-2007, 02:40 AM
Wow i haven't been on here for 2 years (last time i built my computer, thanks for the help) but its time for a new computer for college. I've been looking around a little bit and I'm down to 2 options unless you guys know something better!!
First let me tell you what I want out of my laptop. Mostly I play World of Warcraft but I want to be ready for a game that i like maybe a new FEAR, or Warhammer Online basically I want to be ready for games that I might like. Also I want to try to keep it under 1700$ So here are the 2 laptops that I'm considering:
Hp dv9500t
Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo T7300 (2.0GHz/4MB L2Cache)
17.0" WXGA+ BrightView Widescreen (1440x900)
2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
511MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS
HP Imprint (Radiance) + Mic + Fingerprint Reader
160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
Super Multi 8X DVD+/-R/RW w/Double Layer Support
High Capacity 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
HP Deskjet F380 All-in-One (Free with a -80$ rebate)
Order total $1,790.09 -80$(printer) $1,780.09
Dell Insprion 1720 (This is with a educational discount, i don't know if HP has one)
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7300 (2.0GHz/800Mhz FSB/4MB cache)
Genuine Windows® Vista Home Premium Edition
2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz
Glossy, high contrast, widescreen 17.0 inch display (1440 x 900)
256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 8600M GT
Size: 160GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
CD / DVD writer (DVD+/-RW Drive)
Integrated 2.0 Megapixel Webcam
85Whr Lithium Ion Battery (9 cell)
3 Yr In-Home Service, Parts + Labor - Next Business Day
All-In-One Inkjet 926 (50$)
$1,657.04 +Tax (guessing about 115$) so $1772.04
So the major things i was looking at was the graphic cards and that the dell processor looks a little bit faster. Also on the Hp it does offer vista business is that worth the upgrade i really don't need some of the features that it provides. If you guys know if hp has a educational discount let me know.
Your input would be greatly appreciated.
First let me tell you what I want out of my laptop. Mostly I play World of Warcraft but I want to be ready for a game that i like maybe a new FEAR, or Warhammer Online basically I want to be ready for games that I might like. Also I want to try to keep it under 1700$ So here are the 2 laptops that I'm considering:
Hp dv9500t
Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo T7300 (2.0GHz/4MB L2Cache)
17.0" WXGA+ BrightView Widescreen (1440x900)
2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
511MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS
HP Imprint (Radiance) + Mic + Fingerprint Reader
160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
Super Multi 8X DVD+/-R/RW w/Double Layer Support
High Capacity 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
HP Deskjet F380 All-in-One (Free with a -80$ rebate)
Order total $1,790.09 -80$(printer) $1,780.09
Dell Insprion 1720 (This is with a educational discount, i don't know if HP has one)
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7300 (2.0GHz/800Mhz FSB/4MB cache)
Genuine Windows® Vista Home Premium Edition
2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz
Glossy, high contrast, widescreen 17.0 inch display (1440 x 900)
256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 8600M GT
Size: 160GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
CD / DVD writer (DVD+/-RW Drive)
Integrated 2.0 Megapixel Webcam
85Whr Lithium Ion Battery (9 cell)
3 Yr In-Home Service, Parts + Labor - Next Business Day
All-In-One Inkjet 926 (50$)
$1,657.04 +Tax (guessing about 115$) so $1772.04
So the major things i was looking at was the graphic cards and that the dell processor looks a little bit faster. Also on the Hp it does offer vista business is that worth the upgrade i really don't need some of the features that it provides. If you guys know if hp has a educational discount let me know.
Your input would be greatly appreciated.