Question:
$Which is better?$
I need help deciding which is a better deal. To me it looks like the lap tops are identical for the most part except for the price, so which one is better? What are the advantages/disadvantages of each and compared to each other? ............am I not seeing something? cause it looks like to me that the HP is a way better deal! So here they are........decide for yourselves and lists reasons why you think so....Thanks a bunch :)
Inspiron E1705 $3,273:
Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2600 (2.16GHz/667MHz FSB)
Operating System (Office software not included): Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005
Operating System Re-Installation CD: PC Restore recovery system by Symantec
Media Center Enhancements: TV Tuner w/ Remote Control
LCD Panel: 17 inch UltraSharp™ Wide Screen UXGA Display with TrueLife™
Memory: 2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz
Hard Drive: 100GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
Combo/DVD+RW Drives: 8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
Wireless Networking Cards: Intel® PRO 3945 and Dell 350 Bluetooth Internal Wireless Cards
Video Card: 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 7900 GS
Sound Options: Integrated Audio
Primary Battery: 80 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Office Software (not included in Windows XP): No productivity suite- Corel WordPerfect word processor only
Network Card: Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
External Keyboard: Dell Bluetooth Keyboard and Optical Mouse
Future Operating Systems: Windows Vista™ Capable
Hardware Warranty:
2Yr Ltd Warranty, 2Yr At-Home Service, and 2Yr HW Warranty Support
Anti-Virus/Security Suite (Pre-installed): McAfee Security Center with VirusScan, Firewall, Spyware Removal, 24-months
Dell On Call: Dell On Call, 30day, Getting started Assistance, unlimited incidents
Dell Digital Entertainment: Starter Entertainment Pack - Basic digital Music, Photo and Game experience
Adobe Software: Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 6.0
Dial-Up Internet Access: 6 Months of America Online Membership Included
Mobile Broadband: No Broadband Expresscard technology is available in the market now
Webcams: Creative WebCam Live! Ultra for Notebooks
Mobile Accessories: Sandisk 1GB Cruzer Micro USB Flash Drive
and then............
dv8000t $2,322
Operating System: Genuine Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) Duo processor T2600 (2.16 GHz)
Display: 17.0" WXGA+ Ultra BrightView Widescreen (1440x900)
Graphics Card: 256MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7600
Memory: 2.0GB DDR2 SDRAM (2x1024MB)
Hard Drive: 100 GB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive
Primary CD/DVD Drive: FREE Upgrade to LightScribe Super Multi w/DL!!
Networking: Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network w/Bluetooth
TV & Entertainment Experience: HP ExpressCard Analog TV Tuner w/remote control
Primary Battery: 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Productivity Software: Microsoft(R) Works/Money
Mobile Storage Devices: SanDisk Cruzer Mini 1GB USB Flash Drive
Mice & Keyboards: HP Wireless Keyboard and Mouse
Specialty Accessories: Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks
In conclusion.....sorry this is so long but I'm having a lot of trouble deciding...if I could get some expert opinion that would be great. Thanks a lot. Oh yeah, reasons in detail would be better, thanks again!
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Re: $Which is better?$
E1705. With coupons you can get it for so **** cheap.
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Coupons from where? Provide link if possible, please!
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Also, the video card in the Dell is quite a bit better than the HP's.
I wouldn't get the T2600. The added cost by far outweighs the added performance. You wouldn't notice a difference between that and a T2500. RAM is usually much much cheaper at
I got 2 gigs for $150 shipped.
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Wow thanks for the link, I can use the 30% off and get $982 off. Thanks for reminding me, I looked through it before but that was a couple days ago and didn't remember that they had the 1705 on there. You're pretty much one of my favorite people on the computer-notebook.com now! LOL :)