Gateway or Dell notebook

[crashem]

Is there a Dell Notebook that is comparable in quality, quantity, and price as the Gateway MX 7525?

 

[deathwalker]

Im not familar with the MX7525...but...Dell is equal to or better in ever aspect to a Gateway...on a like model comparison basis.

Ok..i took the time to research that model.

That Gateway runs a AMD 4000+ proc...Dell does not market AMD systems either in desktop or laptop models. Somewhat of a odd pairing of hardware on tht laptop in that the AMD 4000+ is probably the fastest speed rated (not saying its the fastest in operation) mobile processor on the market and they have paired it with a somewhat sickly ATI X600 graphics solution and a 4200 rpm hd is a pig. If you are buying this laptop on the expectation that you are getting a screamer...I think you will be somewhat dissapointed. May I ask how much you are going to pay for this? Its all in the $$...price for performance.

 

[chillie7]

You might wanna take a look at Dell. I just ordered one today, and for around $1150 this is what I got.

Order Details
Quantity Description Unit Price

1 Inspiron E1505, Intel Core Duoprocessor T2400 (2MB/1.83GHz/667MHz) $1,035.53
1 15.4 Inch UltraSharp TrueLife Wide-screen WSXGA+, for Inspiron 6400/E1505 $0.00
1 1GB, DDR2, 533MHz 2 Dimm for Inspiron 6400/E1505 $0.00
1 256MB ATI MOBILITY RADEON X1400 HyperMemory, for Inspiron 6400/E1505 $0.00
1 60GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive for Inspiron 6400/E1505 $0.00
1 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, English without Media, for Inspiron $0.00
1 Integrated 10/100 Network Cardand Modem, for Inspiron $0.00
1 8X DVD+/-RW Drive for Inspiron 6400/E1505 $0.00
1 CyberLink PowerDVD v5.7 Decoding Sofware for DVD Drives $0.00
1 Sonic Digital Media, v7.0, My DVD, for Inspiron $0.00
1 Dell Wireless 1390 802.11b/g Mini Card (54Mbps), for Inspiron 6400/E1505 $0.00
1 Trend Micro PC-cillin InternetSecurity, English, 90-day Trial $0.00
1 53 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery, for Inspiron 6400/E1505 $0.00
1 3 Year Limited Warranty $0.00
1 Backup media for XP Media Center,Inspiron $4.79
1 Remote Control for Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition,English,for Inspiron $13.88
1 Paint Shop Pro Standard $0.00

Sub-Total $1,054.20

I would say this is a hell of a system for that money. It also comes with 3 year warranty.

 

[crashem]

Thanks chillie.

This laptop is going to be used for Business Apps. then high speed internet my husband on the other hand will use it for games and we both will use it for movies.

we really would like to keep this thing well into the furure.

The scroll pad is important to me only because I never own a laptop and I am afraid I will get one that I am unhappy with.

 

[crashem]

I am going to pay 1249.99 at circut city for the mx7525

 

[crashem]

I also like the idea of having a number pad. I dont know if that is standard or not.

 

[pkme2]

Many people forget that their virus protection is only good for 90 days. Time goes by so fast when they are having 'fun' on their new 'toys'.

This is the time I'll get their laptops to remove trojans and the like, minimum repair $200.

Don't wait. Get a 1yr Anti-virus subscription and put a label on your computer for renewal. This will save you a lot of headaches. You can take the aspirin now or later, your choice.

 

[Ionizer86]

Just use a free scanner like AVG. It's faster too I think.

As for getting an even better deal on the e1505, get a 40% off 1500 coupon and you can get a really decked out system for $900.

 

[Poulsonator]

I picked up an E1505 this morning myself. $1,038.11 shipped:

E1505,CORE DUO T2300(1.66GHZ)
15.4 INCH TRUELIFE,WSXGA+,I6400/E1505
1GB,DDR2,533MHZ,2 DIMM,I6400/E1505
256MB ATI MOB RADEON X1400,I6400/E1505
60GB HARD DRIVE,I6400/E1505
WINXP MCE 2005,ENG,INSP,NM,U,NA,FACT
INTEGRATED NIC AND MODEM
24X COMBO CD-RW/DVD,I6400/E1505
DELL WRLS 1390,B/G,DC,I6400/E1505
53 WHR,6-CELL,LION,PRIM BATT,I6400/E1505
2YR LIMITED WARRANTY
85 WHR,9-CELL,LION,ADD BATT,I6400/E1505

Got a 40% off coupon and jumped all over this. Great deal.

 

[Topplayer]

fuckem both for a ibm thinkpad

 

[deathwalker]

Originally posted by: Topplayer
fuckem both for a ibm thinkpad

What a "Class" post.

 

[pkme2]

Those 40% off Dell coupons are hard to beat. It makes buying a good laptop a pleasant experience.

 

[gizbug]

Ditch both, go ASUS