Question:
Any similar laptops?
I set up a HP Pavillion dv5000z notebook and was wondering if this is a good setup. If there are any similarly priced laptops that are better or ones that are equal at a lower price, any info would be appreciated
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition
Processor AMD Turion 64 ML-34 (1.8GHz/1MB L2 Cache)
Display 15.4" WXGA BrightView Widescreen
Graphics Card 128MB ATI RADEON(R) XPRESS 200M w/Hypermemory
Memory 1.0GB DDR SDRAM (1x1024MB)
Hard Drive 80 GB 5400 RPM Hard Drive
Primary CD/DVD Drive DVD+/-RW/R & CD-RW Combo w/Double Layer Support
Networking 54g 802.11b/g WLAN w/ 125HSM/SpeedBooster
Primary Battery 12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Productivity Software Microsoft(R) Works/Money
Accessories HP Mobile Remote Control
Answer:
Re: Any similar laptops?
Well, if you want something more capable of gaming within that range, there's the Quanta KN1-PM, Dell E1505, or Acer 5672.
But if you fill out the FAQ, maybe we can help you with your more specific needs.
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Re: Any similar laptops?
1) What is your budget?
$900 and under, im a poor college student and know i wont get much of what i want for this much
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
Mainstream or thin and light, whatever is cheaper
3) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?
Watching videos and music, storing them also, internet, word processing
4) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?
On desk and lap, so a cool running laptop
5) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?
No
6) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
No
7) How many hours of battery life do you need?
2-3 hours
8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?
Nope
9) What country are you buying this in?
US
10) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?
No preference really, an ultrabright type screen would be best though
11) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen?
Glossy/reflective
12) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
Not really, sturdiness more
13) How long do you want this laptop to last?
upwards of 3 years
14) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 120GB?
80+GB
15) Do you need a DVD, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-R drive?
DVD-R
Answer:
Re: Any similar laptops?
you should consider the e1405/e1505 and use the dell coupons to get yourself a very good deal.
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Re: Any similar laptops?
I set up a HP Pavillion dv5000z notebook and was wondering if this is a good setup. If there are any similarly priced laptops that are better or ones that are equal at a lower price, any info would be appreciated
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition
Processor AMD Turion 64 ML-34 (1.8GHz/1MB L2 Cache)
Display 15.4" WXGA BrightView Widescreen
Graphics Card 128MB ATI RADEON(R) XPRESS 200M w/Hypermemory
Memory 1.0GB DDR SDRAM (1x1024MB)
Hard Drive 80 GB 5400 RPM Hard Drive
Primary CD/DVD Drive DVD+/-RW/R & CD-RW Combo w/Double Layer Support
Networking 54g 802.11b/g WLAN w/ 125HSM/SpeedBooster
Primary Battery 12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Productivity Software Microsoft(R) Works/Money
Accessories HP Mobile Remote Control
The Turion should serve you well but your battery life will not be as good as a Pentium M/duo type machine.I think it is a solid machine and battery life should be decent with the 12 cell battery but a 15.4" will be quite heavy.
Why bundle the router with your system? They go on sale all of the time www.salescircular.com .
Also consider the HP DV1000t and Compaq V2000t which is more 'mobile' and lighter.
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Re: Any similar laptops?
I'd get the Inspiron E1405, better bang for your buc with coupons than the DV1000T and V2000T
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Re: Any similar laptops?
The Semprons are very low power if you want it to run cool. The dv5000 is a good budget notebook.