Question:
Dell e1405 vs. Lenovo N100
Hello everybody,
I'm debating between these two for a couple of days...
Here are the specs, any advice will be greatly appreciated.
Lenovo:
Intel Core Duo processor T2300e 1.66 GHz
15.4 1280x800 WXGA
512MB / 2GB2 SODIMM DDR2 SDRAM 667 MHz, 1 DIMM
80GB 5400 RPM ATA Hard Drive
24X/24X/24X/8X CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG + Bluetooth
6 Cell Lithium-Ion 10.8 V
SoundMAX Integrated HD Audio
Dell:
Intel® Core™ Duo Proc T2400 (1.83GHz/667MHz/2 X 1MB L2 Cache)
15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA Display with TrueLife™
512MB Shared Single Channel DDR2 SDRAM 533MHZ, 1 DIMM
60GB 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive
24X CD Burner/DVD Combo Drive
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Dell Wireless 1390b/g (54Mbps)
6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Integrated Audio
THANKS
Answer:
Re: Dell e1405 vs. Lenovo N100
What are you going with it?
Answer:
Re: Dell e1405 vs. Lenovo N100
basically need to know which has better all-around build quality... but here are my specs:
1) What is your budget?
$750
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
a. Ultraportable; 12" screen or less
b. Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen
c. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screend. Desktop Replacement; 17"+ screen
3) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?
INTERNET AND WORD PROCESSING, MIGHT WANT TO WATCH DVD'S
4) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?
WILL BE COMMUTING WITH IT ALMOST EVERY DAY
5) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?
NO (WNAT AN OK GRAPHICS CARD THO)
6) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
LIKE: LENOVO
DON'T LIKE: HP, DELL
7) How many hours of battery life do you need?
3 HOURS
8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?
NO
9) Please select your country's flag as a post icon and tell us what country are you buying this in?
BUYING IN USA
Screen Specifics
10) Would you prefer standard or widescreen? WHATEVER'S CHEAPER
11) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?
Standard
a. XGA -1024x768 - IS ENOUGH FOR ME
12) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen? ONCE AGAIN, WHATEVER'S CHEAPER....
Build Quality and Design
13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you? NO, JUST WANT A SOLID MATERIAL THAT WON'T BREAK.
14) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last? 3-4 YEARS-->DO I NEED A DUO CORE FOR IT TO LAST THAT LONG?
Notebook Components
15) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 160GB? 60gb WOULD BE NICE
16) Do you need an optical drive? DVD-CD/RW drive WOULD BE NICE
Answer:
Re: Dell e1405 vs. Lenovo N100
Why are you considering a Dell if you don't like it or HP? Since you want build quality, Asus and Lenovo Thinkpad are the names that come to mind. I've no experience with the N100 but I will never buy another Dell laptop again, that's for sure. I would go for a Thinkpad or Asus for build quality, but your budget might render that impossible, unless you want to forgo Core Duo. Do you run many programs at the same time? (as in, lots of firefox tabs, AIM, winamp/itunes, word processor, etc all at the same time) if not, at least consider an older thinkpad from lenovo or from their outlet. If you want something that lasts, that's the route I would go.
And by the way, if you're commuting with your computer everyday, consider the 14" screen instead of the 15". It's much lighter and still, in my opinion, a perfectly capable screen for a notebook.
Answer:
Re: Dell e1405 vs. Lenovo N100
Perhaps the Compaq v3000z is a look.