Question:
DV2000t vs. E1505
General Questions
1) What is your budget?
$1000 max, really don't want to spend any more than that unless it's really necessary.
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
b. Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen
c. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
3) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?
internet, spreadsheets and schoolwork.
4) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?
Leaving it on the desk mostly, but plan on taking it to the library, etc.
5) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?
Playing some games, KOTOR, original CS, whatever. Plan on playing 3-7 hrs a week, or something like that.
6) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
Don't really care, just need something decent.
7) How many hours of battery life do you need?
2+ hours should be fine.
8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?
nah.
9) Please select your country's flag as a post icon and tell us what country are you buying this in?
US.
Screen Specifics
10) Would you prefer standard or widescreen?
don't care.
11) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?
Don't care.
12) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen?
doesn't matter.
Build Quality and Design
13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
No.
14) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last?
I plan on keeping this notebook for 4 years.
Notebook Components
15) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 160GB?
80 GB.
16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD-ROM, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-RW drive?
DVD-CD/RW, yeah, clearly need an optical drive.
For these specs, I feel the dv2000t or E1505 will be my best choices. Which one do you think I should get, and why?
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Re: DV2000t vs. E1505
I really like the dv2000t for everything but gaming. The e1505 is superior there. 3-7hrs a week of gaming is enough to warrant a better video card... but is it worth the extra weight?
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Re: DV2000t vs. E1505
the 2000t has the Turion processor, which is inferior to the Core 2 Duo IMO (if you decide to pitch for it). The Go 6150 is inferior to the X1400.
Turions are cheaper though, and might be a better choice
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the 2000t has the Turion processor, which is inferior to the Core 2 Duo IMO (if you decide to pitch for it). The Go 6150 is inferior to the X1400.
Turions are cheaper though, and might be a better choice
2000t, not 2000z. HP has updated. It'd be the Go 7200, and a Core 2 Duo.
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If you're just looking for performance and mobility then go for the dv2000t. If you're looking to game very much then go with the E1505.
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2000t, not 2000z. HP has updated. It'd be the Go 7200, and a Core 2 Duo.
my mistake...
But I'm wondering how is the 2000t better than the Dell in performance?
Although I must say, the 2000t is incredibly priced.
I hope they carry these in Canada
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I would go with the HP dv2000t unless you need the larger screen of the Dell.
A more fair comparison would have pitted the HP dv6000t against the e1505 or the dv2000t against the e1405.
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If you plan gamming you need a decent GPU (graphic card).
The 7200 Go is a litle bit better then the radeon x200, wich is the basic graphic card, meaning that you will play most recent games at minimum resolution (if you can).
So soon you might not be able to play any recent games at all.....
If you really want to play games, the dell E1505 is far better.
BY the way... for that budget I would give you some extra choices:
- ACER 5672 WLMI with Ati x1600 - 1079,00 at (better then both cards altough is not coming with core 2 duo yet, probably pretty soon)
- AZUS S96j with Ati x1600 (someone build it for 1070,00) i think you have to go to www.mwave.com to get that price.
These 2 options are the cheapest performance notebooks and are superior to the ones you mentioned, except for the fact they are STILL are not coming with Core 2 Duo.
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S96J and the Acer are just out of my price range, definitely would rather consider those (especially the S96J).
Chris, I did my research. I felt the E1505 > DV6000t (due to price), and the E1405 uses only the GMA that I'd really like to avoid for the next 4 years. So my real dilemma is 15 in. vs 14 in.
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Chris, I did my research. I felt the E1505 > DV6000t (due to price), and the E1405 uses only the GMA that I'd really like to avoid for the next 4 years. So my real dilemma is 15 in. vs 14 in.
OK. I understand your situation.
Although I like the HP better than the Dell, I think if you can get the e1505 with the x1400 without paying a whole lot more, it will give you a better gaming experience than the go 7200.
Gaming aside, though, I think the HP would give you a better overall experience. It would also be more portable and attractive, in my opinion.
Good luck with your decision.