Question:
Dell e1505 or HP dv6000t or...?
I need a new laptop soon. The 3 most important things to me are 1) WUXGA 15.4" screen 2) core 2 duo T7200 CPU and 3) premium (ati or nvidia) GPU.
I like everything about the HP dv6000t except the low screen resolution, which is pretty much a deal breaker for me. That leaves me with the Dell e1505 since it has a WUXGA option. I'm not a big fan of Dell but I'm willing to settle if that's my only option. Is there another laptop that I am overlooking that meets these criteria for around the same price ($1300)?
THanks in advance!
1) What is your budget?
<$1500
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
c. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
3) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?
Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Illustrator
4) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?
Both, but it will spend more time plugged in and on my desk.
5) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?
Minesweeper :)
6) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
No
7) How many hours of battery life do you need?
3-4
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?
Screen Specifics
10) Would you prefer standard or widescreen?
Widescreen
11) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?
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?
prefer glossy
Build Quality and Design
13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
somewhat
14) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last?
within next couple weeks
Notebook Components
15) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 160GB?
60-80GB
16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD-ROM, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-RW drive?
DVD-CD/RW
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Answer:
Re: Dell e1505 or HP dv6000t or...?
The Inspiron E1505 is one of the better Dell models. You won't go wrong with it. However, if you're expecting better quality, go with HP. But the Inspiron is a lot better than some people think (Dell finally released what they did wrong, and spent millions fixing it up).
Plus, the Inspiron should be cheaper.
Answer:
Re: Dell e1505 or HP dv6000t or...?
yes i agree with what smartsam said, but if you want a nicer looking notebook, then the dv6000 is nicer
Answer:
Re: Dell e1505 or HP dv6000t or...?
Given your budget, the Dell D820 is probably your only option if you want WUXGA. If you can live with WSXGA, the HP nc8430 is worth a look. The only two glossy WSXGA screens I know of are the Dell e1505 and Lenovo n100.
Answer:
Re: Dell e1505 or HP dv6000t or...?
I visited a Dell Direct cart at the mall and checked out a dv6000 series at Circuit City. And the deciding factor for me was the Dell screen. 1280x800 is just too big for me, so I went with the e1505 with the WSXGA+ screen. My wife has a 700m that I like a lot, so I'm pretty sure I'll be happy with the e1505 (although only after I format and reinstall windows).
It ended up costing me $1135.
Core 2 Duo T7200 2.0Ghz
1GB Ram
WSXGA+
Windows MCE
Intel Wireless a/b/g
Bluetooth
60GB HDD
DVD-CD-R/RW
9-Cell Battery
128MB ATI x1300
Thanks for the advice!