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ReggieM
post Jan 26 2008, 07:20 PM
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my question which specs am i better off with?

should i get 2.0 ghz or is 1.6/.4 good enough for maybe games like gunbound(prolly not) but i dont intend on it being a gaming notebook.Just a laptop for college that wouldnt be slow if i decide to want to play maybe.

and core two duo (1.6/2mb/800mhz) how differnt is that frome just 2.0ghz/800mhz? faster... but what else

how much should i look for the price to increase with these adjustments?



Vostro 1500 Notebook: Intel Core 2 Duo T5470 (1.6GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
Genuine Windows XP Home

System Price : $659.00
Operating System
Genuine Windows XP Home
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Memory
2 GB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz (2 DIMMs)
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Hard Disk Drive
120 GB SATA Hard Drive (5400 RPM)
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Video
128MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
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Media Bay
8X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability
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Base
Vostro 1500 Notebook: Intel Core 2 Duo T5470 (1.6GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
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Bluetooth Wireless
Bluetooth Wireless Card 355
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Network Interface Card
1390 Wireless Card
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NoteBook Screen
15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA+ Notebook Screen with TrueLife
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Hardware Upgrade
No Camera
9 Cell Primary Battery
90W AC Adapter

heres the second one theres many more im considering

Vostro 1000 Notebook: AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Processor TL- 60 (2.00GHz 512K)
Genuine Windows XP Pro

System Price : $709.00

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Operating System
Genuine Windows XP Pro
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Memory
2 GB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz (2 DIMMs)
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Hard Disk Drive
120 GB SATA Hard Drive (5400 RPM)
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Video
Integrated ATI Radeon Xpress 1150
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Certified Refurbished
Certified Refurbished
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Base
Vostro 1000 Notebook: AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Processor TL- 60 (2.00GHz 512K)
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Media Bay
8X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability
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Network Interface Card
1390 Wireless Card
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Hardware Upgrade
9 Cell Primary Battery
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NoteBook Screen
15.4 WXGA Notebook Screen Display with TrueLife


also trying to look for one with webcam and no 9 cell battery
 
 
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michellerrific
post Jan 30 2008, 08:44 PM
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There are pros and cons to each, so it kind of balances out. The 2nd is obviously higher priced, making it slightly better, however, you did mention it was refurbished unlike the first. For the 2nd one, it has Windows XP Pro, but if you're only using the computer for leisure use, Windows XP Home is actually fine enough. Both of them have 120GB hard drives, which I don't agree with too much. There are tons of new models out there that have at least 160-200+ GB hard drives.

Oh, and I haven't heard of that brand either. Just suggesting, but perhaps a better name brand might run better?
 

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