I purchased two laptops both on sale and would like your opinions on which to keep-
1- HP G60-230US from Staples 479.99 - 50 rebate = 429.99 (eventually) Processor Intel Pentium Dual-Core Mobile Processor T4200 Memory (RAM) 3GB Memory Type DDR2 Memory Expandable to 4GB Hard Drive Size 320GB Hard Drive Type SATA Optical Drive LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVDñR/RW with Double Layer Support Display Size 16.0" Display Type High Definition HP BrightView Display Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 Battery Type 6-Cell Lithium-Ion Network Card Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN Video Graphics Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD Other ports 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader Bluetooth Enabled No Dimensions 14.88" (L) x 9.9" (D) x 13.8" (min H) -1.72" (max H) Weight 6.57lbs Warranty 1 year
2- Acer Aspire 6930-6455 on clearance at officemax for 384.30 Product Model: 6930-6455 Product Name: Aspire 6930-6455 Notebook Product Type: Notebook Processor Manufacturer: Intel Processor Type: Core 2 Duo Processor Model: T5800 Processor Speed: 2GHz Processor Core: Dual-core Standard Memory: 4GB Maximum Memory: 4GB Memory Technology: DDR2 SDRAM Memory Standard: DDR2-667/PC2-5300 Hard Drive Capacity: 250GB Solid State Drive Capacity: Not Included Optical Drive Type: DVD-Writer Optical Media Support: DVD-RAM/±R/±RW Screen Size: 16" Graphic Mode: WXGA Display Screen Type: Active Matrix TFT Color LCD Widescreen: Yes Graphics Controller Manufacturer: Intel Graphics Controller Model: GMA 4500MHD Network Technology: Wi-Fi Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium x64 Maximum Battery Run Time: 2.5 Hour Dimensions: 1.73" Height x 15.16" Width x 10.93" Depth
melanie911 said: if you don't care about screen size (10'') check asus 1000h or superior
That is a netbook that won't compare in performance to any of the above laptops in any significant way. Netbooks are not replacement for regular laptops.
Asha1980
New Member
posted: Jul. 7, 2009 @ 4:46p
I never tried acer but I liked the HP Compaq presario which i almost bought 2 yrs back from OfficeDepot in a labor day deal. I would give it a GO-FOR-IT due to its amazing sound/graphics quality of the model.
TechDad4Help
New Member
posted: Jul. 8, 2009 @ 2:01p
Just from a performance side, you will be much happier with the Acer. The Core 2 Duo is a better performaing processor and is better for battery life. Overall, I think you will find the better performance as you do more with pictures, videos, etc.
OKtraveler
Member
posted: Jul. 9, 2009 @ 1:55p
This is just a question. The computer guy that fixes our computers says Acer parts are sometimes hard to get and take a while. Anyone ever experience that? Just curious because I am also in the market for an cheap (or shall I say affordable less expensive laptop) and wasn't sure what to go with. The computer guy in my town says Dell or HP. your thoughts?
jolma
Senior Member
posted: Jul. 9, 2009 @ 2:34p
I wouldn't worry about the availability of repair parts. The only easily replaceable parts that often fail on a laptop are the hard drive and power supply. Full-size laptops use 2.5" sata hard drives that are standardized. Power supplies are easy to get. Any other repairs will cost close to the cost of the computer and not be worth doing.
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