I want to buy a laptop for college as my current laptop is a POS. My budget is $1500 but lower is definitely better. Battery life is important to me. Gaming isn't too important. Just something that can play WoW at its native resolution with low-medium eye candy would be fine. Here is what I have configured:
HP DV6000t
Operating System Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo T7200 (2.0GHz/4MB L2Cache)
Display 15.4" WXGA BrightView Widescreen (1280x800)
Graphics Card 256MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7400
Personalization HP Imprint Finish + Microphone + Webcam
Memory 2048MB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
Hard Drive 120GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
Primary CD/DVD Drive FREE Upgrade: 8X DVD+/-R/RW w/Double Layer Support
Networking Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network w/Bluetooth
Primary Battery 12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
$1,477.99
Inspiron 6400
Inspiron 6400 Intel® Core? 2 Duo T7200 (2.00GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 667MHz FSB)
Operating System (Office software not included) Genuine Windows Vista? Business
LCD Panel 15.4 inch UltraSharp? Wide Screen WXGA+ Display with TrueLife?
Memory 2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHZ, 2 DIMM
Video Card 256MB ATI MOBILITY? RADEON® X1400 HyperMemory?
Hard Drive 120GB 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive
Network Card and Modem Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
Optical Drive 8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
Sound Options Integrated Audio
Wireless Networking Cards Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 Internal Wireless
Primary Battery 85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
$1,355.00
I really like the looks of the HP with it's glossy lcd and it has a 12-cell battery(it does sticks out a little). Although, the Dell has a nice WSXGA+ screen and is cheaper. I can't make up my mind! Which would you choose? Also, I can't decide if I would rather have Vista Business or Home Premium. Ohh the decisions!
Suggestions would be appreciated!
HP DV6000t
Operating System Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo T7200 (2.0GHz/4MB L2Cache)
Display 15.4" WXGA BrightView Widescreen (1280x800)
Graphics Card 256MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7400
Personalization HP Imprint Finish + Microphone + Webcam
Memory 2048MB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
Hard Drive 120GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
Primary CD/DVD Drive FREE Upgrade: 8X DVD+/-R/RW w/Double Layer Support
Networking Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network w/Bluetooth
Primary Battery 12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
$1,477.99
Inspiron 6400
Inspiron 6400 Intel® Core? 2 Duo T7200 (2.00GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 667MHz FSB)
Operating System (Office software not included) Genuine Windows Vista? Business
LCD Panel 15.4 inch UltraSharp? Wide Screen WXGA+ Display with TrueLife?
Memory 2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHZ, 2 DIMM
Video Card 256MB ATI MOBILITY? RADEON® X1400 HyperMemory?
Hard Drive 120GB 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive
Network Card and Modem Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
Optical Drive 8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
Sound Options Integrated Audio
Wireless Networking Cards Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 Internal Wireless
Primary Battery 85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
$1,355.00
I really like the looks of the HP with it's glossy lcd and it has a 12-cell battery(it does sticks out a little). Although, the Dell has a nice WSXGA+ screen and is cheaper. I can't make up my mind! Which would you choose? Also, I can't decide if I would rather have Vista Business or Home Premium. Ohh the decisions!
Suggestions would be appreciated!
