Question:
Compal, Dell ,HP can't decide Help:)
Please help me. I can't decide. FAQ coming up, but here is what I'm looking at:
Compal HEL-80
15.4 WXGA (glossy) nVIDIA geforce 7600 w/256MB
intel core duo t2300 1.66GHZ processor
Artic silver 5 thermal compound
512MB Corsair DDR2/667 memory
60GB Hitachi 7200 RPM HD
combo 8x dvd/24x10x24 cd-rw
built-in intel pro/wirless
bluetooth
9-cell battery
win xp home
Dell E1505
intel core duo t2400 2MB processor
15.4 ultra sharp wide screen SXGA w/ truelife
1GB dual channel memory
60GB 7200 HD
8x cd/dvd burner
intel pro 3945 wirless w/bluetooth
256 ATI radeon X1400
integrated sound blaster audigy HD
9-cell battery
Win MCE
HP 5000t
intel core duo t2500 2GHz
15.4 WXGA brightview
128 nvida geforce 7400
1.0GB memory
100GB 5400RPM HD
intel wirless/bluetooth
dvd/cd-rw combo
12-cell battery
Win MCE
General Questions
1) What is your budget?
$1,000-1,500
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
c. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
3) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?
Inernet, Photoshop, family tree maker, NBR Forums:)
some games, movies, music
4) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk? to work and home
5) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?
some, not a gamer but I do have HALO, and I'm looking into others Half Life 2 Spore when it comes out looked good at E3:)
6) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
really leaning towards Compal, but Dell is running close behind, HP well I don't know about
7) How many hours of battery life do you need?
3-5 hours
8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?
no
9) What country are you buying this in?
US
Screen Specifics
10) Would you prefer standard or widescreen?
Widescreen for photoshop and movies
11) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?
which is ever good for the things I'm doing
Standard
a. XGA -1024x768 - Large and easy to read text + graphics icons, but you fit less stuff on the screen.
b. SXGA - 1400x1050 - Compromise resolution between XGA and UXGA.
c. UXGA - 1600x1200 - Very small text and graphics icons, you can fit lots of stuff on the screen.
Widescreen
d. WXGA or WXGA+ - 1280x768/800 or 1440x900; Wider viewing version of XGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
e. WSXGA+ - 1680x1050; Wider viewing version of SXGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
f. WUXGA - 1920x1200; Wider viewing version of UXGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
12) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen?
doesn't matter, but I hear that a glossy for photoshop/movies
Build Quality and Design
13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
yes, but have to with stand 8 1/2 miles of TX dusty, bumpy drit roads.
14) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last? buying probley at the end of the year, until it dies
Notebook Components
15) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 120GB?
40GB-60GB 7200RPM for intel core duo
16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD-ROM, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-RW drive? dvd-cd/rw
I know the Dell would be cheaper but...Copmal WOW
Thank you for your input:)
Lynn
Answer:
Re: Compal, Dell ,HP can't decide Help:)
I would probably go with the Compal. You can also look at the Asus Z96J
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Re: Compal, Dell ,HP can't decide Help:)
z96j isn't out yet is it?
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Re: Compal, Dell ,HP can't decide Help:)
Inspiron E1505 has my vote :)
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Re: Compal, Dell ,HP can't decide Help:)
Compal and Asus have better build and graphic cards than the other two. Definetly rule the e1505 out
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Re: Compal, Dell ,HP can't decide Help:)
The Z96J should be out in a couple of weeks at www.powernotebooks.com
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Re: Compal, Dell ,HP can't decide Help:)
Thanks and no the z96j I haven't really looked at but will check it out.
Edit: no wonder I haven't seen the z96j yet:)
Take 2 edit, ok I went to powernotebooks and golly it was there silly me:)
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Re: Compal, Dell ,HP can't decide Help:)
:) yeah...its under the S96j sales prices
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Re: Compal, Dell ,HP can't decide Help:)
Ok narrowing it down to Compal HEL-80 and now:
ASUS Z96J
15.4 WSXGA colorshine
ATI radeon X1600
core duo T2400 1.83GHz
512MB memory
60GB Hitachi 7200 HD
como 8xdvd.cd-rw drive
bluetooth
intel wirless
6-cell battery
win XP home
both look/sound good more decicions ug!:)
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Re: Compal, Dell ,HP can't decide Help:)
The compal could be configured with the wsxga as well.. however its out and the Z96j isn't... and the guys over at the Asus boards don't seem to have a set date on when it'll come :(