Question:
Confused between 3 light and powerful models
Hi,
Finally I made my mind between 3 models after I gave up gaming priority.
I need a thin and light one with the highest level of power I can ever get. I will use it for MS Office, multimedia, graphic and gaming, but I don’t mind a small screen. In fact I want a small one.
I also need high level of connectivity, e.g. Bluetooth, camera and WLAN.
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I selected:
1
Dell XPS M1210
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7400 (2.16GHz/667MHz/4MB)
Intel Centrino Core Duo Processor
2GB Dual Shared Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz (2 Dimms)
80GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
256MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 7400 TurboCache™
Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 Internal Wireless
Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
2
Sony SZ380GP/C
Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology
Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T7200 (2GHz)
667MHz
L1 Cache: 64KB L2 Cache: 4MB (on CPU)
1GB DDR2 SDRAM*3 (upgradeable up to 2GB)
(partially shared with video memory)
2 SO-DIMM slots (The pre-installed memory module uses one)
120GB (HHD Recovery Storage:7GB, C:50GB, D:Remain)
DVD±RW/+R DL/RAM Drive
NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7400 with NVIDIA® TurboCache™
13.3" Wide (WXGA: 1280 x 800)
Built-in Fingerprint Sensor
Bluetooth® standard version 2.0+EDR*13
Buit in camera 310,000 pixels effective
3
Alienware Sentia m3450
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7600 2.33GHz 4MB Cache 667MHz FSB
2GB Dual Channel DDR2 SO-DIMM at 667MHz - 2 x 1024MB
8X Dual Layer DVD+/-RW / 24X CD-RW Combo w/Software
100GB Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s 7,200 RPM w/ NCQ & 8MB Cache
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The specifications above are taken from their websites.
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I was ok with the Sony SZ380GP/C more than others, due to its stylish design, fingerprint sensor, camera and brand name, but I always hear that the Alienware has better power, while Laptop Magazine is preferring the Dell XPS m1210 as the best in Thin-and-Light category.
So what should I buy?
Answer:
Re: Confused between 3 light and powerful models
Sorry to throw a potential spanner in the works, but if gaming is a concern consider the W3J from Asus. V.Powerfull 14.1" notebook.
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Re: Confused between 3 light and powerful models
I would go for the XPS, not so lightweight but great performance. With the SZ, you would get a lighter laptop with a bigger screen. I personally hated the sz's keyboard. If you really are in Kuwait, check out the XPS at ZAK solutions Hawalli.
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Re: Confused between 3 light and powerful models
If u dun mind a 14.1", go for the Asus A8Js, it's more powerful than those u mentioned above. Skip the alienware thou, it's gpu is so tiny that u regret buying it to ur cause.
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Re: Confused between 3 light and powerful models
This is quick return! Thank you guys.
Brigand21,
You probably mean a customized W3J of Asus.
Bobdare,
in fact I’m in UAE but I guess there was no UAE flag. I’ll buy a laptop in GITEX (start in 18 Nov).
BTW was mad about a gaming laptop, and have selected once the strongest gaming laptop ever, Alienware M7700 (SLI.. etc.) with added customization.
But then I thought I can buy an ultra-portable perfumer (like any of the above) and a Playstation2 for less than an Alienware M7700 price!
By this I can win good portability and save some, as I wouldn’t play games while I’m far of home and office anyway.
lunateck
Thank you for the Asus. In fact nor this neither the Alienware have dealers in United Arab Emirates where I live.
I think you guys have changed my mind about the Sony and Alienware. Now we have the Dell XPS m1210 and Asus A8J ..lol