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2007-07-03 15:26:25
dO_ost
Member
+1|6165|Illinois, USA.
I'm currently looking into two laptops, they're very comparable in all aspects.
I'm open to all comments and advice on these or other laptops, as this is my first laptop. I've heard rumors of there being a price drop in core 2 duo processors soon, not sure if that includes santa rosa chip-sets though.

Thanks for any and all advice.


Dell Inspiron 1520:

PROCESSOR                    Intel Core 2 Duo T7500
OPERATING SYSTEM           Windows  Vista Home Premium
DISPLAY                               15.4 inch display (1680x1050)
VIDEO CARD                   256MB NVIDIA GeForce Go 8600M GT
MEMORY                              2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz
HARD DRIVE                    160GB SATA Hard Drive 5400RPM                   Upgradeable to 160GB 7200RPM for +$50.00
OPTICAL DRIVE                  CD writer / DVD player Combo Drive
WIRELESS NETWORKING     Dell Wireless 1390 802.11g Mini-Card
INTEGRATED WEBCAM     Integrated 2.0M Pixel Webcam
BATTERY OPTIONS                56Whr Lithium Ion Battery (6 cell)
WARRANTY                        1 Year in home, parts + labor, next day shipping
PRICE                               $1,737.86 With tax & shipping
http://www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/inspnnb_152x?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs
(The middle one)




Asus G1S-A1
PROCESSOR                     Intel Core 2 Duo T7500
OPERATING SYSTEM          Windows  Vista Home Premium
DISPLAY                               15.4 inch display (1680x1050)
VIDEO CARD                   256MB NVIDIA GeForce Go 8600M GT
MEMORY                              2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz
HARD DRIVE                    160GB SATA Hard Drive 5400RPM     
OPTICAL DRIVE                  8x Super-Multi DVDRW Dual layer with Light Scribe
WIRELESS NETWORKING     802.11n Wireless LAN + Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR
INTEGRATED WEBCAM     Integrated 1.3 MP Webcam
BATTERY OPTIONS                8-cell lithium ion
WARRANTY                        2-way standard overnight Free shipping; 30days Zero Bright Dot LCD.
PRICE                               $1805 Shipped
http://www.excaliberpc.com/ASUS_G1S-A1_Intel_Core_2_Duo_T7500/90NLBA6132413CQL400T/partinfo-id-579727.html
2007-07-03 15:28:27
loonitic
...is a potty mouth
+286|6556|Valhalla
any money someone says desktops are better...

also I would go with the ASUS
2007-07-03 15:29:40
RDMC
Enemy Wheelbarrow Spotted..!!
+736|6587|Area 51
Why don't you just get a desktop?
2007-07-03 15:33:18
r'Eeee
That's how I roll, BITCH!
+311|6470

Looks similar tbh, apart from the warranty and the webcam... I would go with the cheaper one and upgrade the warranty later if you need it.

Last edited by rabee2789b (2007-07-03 15:33:41)

2007-07-03 15:37:15
dO_ost
Member
+1|6165|Illinois, USA.
I already have a desktop, this isn't so much for gaming as it is for school.
But I'm willing to pay the extra cash to further future-proof it/ have the specs to play BF2.
The only cons I have with the Asus are the flashing lights on the side and the WASD keys being illuminated.
2007-07-03 16:00:03
Smithereener
Member
+138|6338|California
I'd go with the Asus since I'm pretty sure the build of the Asus is better than the Dell.

They're both more than enough to play BF2 at high details.
2007-07-03 16:27:02
agwood
Member
+18|6661|I Fight for Bush !!

loonitic wrote:

any money someone says desktops are better...

also I would go with the ASUS
Without a doubt.
2007-07-03 17:46:12
dO_ost
Member
+1|6165|Illinois, USA.

Smithereener wrote:

I'd go with the Asus since I'm pretty sure the build of the Asus is better than the Dell.

They're both more than enough to play BF2 at high details.
I agree, I'll more than likely go with the G1S-A1 unless I can find a better deal In the next few weeks.
At least with the Asus I don't have to pay taxes. =P
2007-07-03 17:50:02
Smithereener
Member
+138|6338|California

dO_ost wrote:

Smithereener wrote:

I'd go with the Asus since I'm pretty sure the build of the Asus is better than the Dell.

They're both more than enough to play BF2 at high details.
I agree, I'll more than likely go with the G1S-A1 unless I can find a better deal In the next few weeks.
At least with the Asus I don't have to pay taxes. =P
Oh yeah, but if you can find Dell coupons, the price should come out much lower than the G1S, that might kind of weigh in on your decision.

The 1520 coupon is $350.00 off of any 1520 notebook configured for $1399.00 or more.

and the Asus comes with a free bag and mouse. The mouse is a rebranded MX518.

Here's a user review for the G1S. None for the 1520 because it's relatively new.

Last edited by Smithereener (2007-07-03 17:52:51)

2007-07-03 17:53:23
Bertster7
Confused Pothead
+1,101|6603|SE London

Get the Asus one. It's equal or better in every way that counts. Better battery and DVDRW - who cares about webcam resolution anyway....
2007-07-03 18:18:07
dO_ost
Member
+1|6165|Illinois, USA.
To be completely honest, I probably won't ever even use the webcam.
I'm not sure how much of a difference it would make in gaming but I could upgrade the HDD to 7200 RPM on the dell and stay under the price of the ASUS.
Does anyone know anything about the Asus C90 laptop? From what I've seen it used a desktop processor & other components, wouldn't that get hot as hell?
2007-07-03 18:23:48
Bertster7
Confused Pothead
+1,101|6603|SE London

dO_ost wrote:

To be completely honest, I probably won't ever even use the webcam.
I'm not sure how much of a difference it would make in gaming but I could upgrade the HDD to 7200 RPM on the dell and stay under the price of the ASUS.
Does anyone know anything about the Asus C90 laptop? From what I've seen it used a desktop processor & other components, wouldn't that get hot as hell?
Maybe. It'd certainly eat up your battery.

 

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