Hi,
I really need some sincere advise. I have shortlisted the following 2 laptops. Details are as follows:
Option 1
HP Compaq NX 7300
CPU: Core Duo 2 (T5500)
CPU Speed: 1.66 GHz.
FSB: 677 Mhz
L2 Cache: 2 MB
DDR2 RAM: 2 GB
SATA Harddisk: 80 GB
O/S: XP Pro.
Graphics: Integrated Intel GMA ( Not sure if it is 950 OR 945GM Express)
Price: USD $ 1,032/-
Option 2
Dell Inspiron 6400
CPU: Core Duo 2 (T7200)
CPU Speed: 2.0 GHz.
FSB: 677 Mhz
L2 Cache: 4 MB
DDR2 RAM: 1 GB
SATA Harddisk: 120 GB
O/S: XP Pro.
Graphics: Dedicated 128 MB Card (not sure which one)
Price: USD $ 1,210/-
Though I am tempted towards the Dell Laptop but for now Option 1 can serve my needs. There is obviously the cost aspect too (difference of USD $ 178). Is the cost difference worth it???
I do not plan to purchase another laptop for the next 2 yeas or so... Keeping all factors in mind can you please help me decide which one should I buy. I have never used a DELL machine before. Also someone told me that the Inspiron series is not good and I should only consider DELL if I go for the Latitude series.... I tell you this decision making is almost driving me crazy and I just want to get done with it.
I'll also appreciate if owners of the above mentioned laptops can share their views, experience, recommendations.
Many many advance thanks.
I really need some sincere advise. I have shortlisted the following 2 laptops. Details are as follows:
Option 1
HP Compaq NX 7300
CPU: Core Duo 2 (T5500)
CPU Speed: 1.66 GHz.
FSB: 677 Mhz
L2 Cache: 2 MB
DDR2 RAM: 2 GB
SATA Harddisk: 80 GB
O/S: XP Pro.
Graphics: Integrated Intel GMA ( Not sure if it is 950 OR 945GM Express)
Price: USD $ 1,032/-
Option 2
Dell Inspiron 6400
CPU: Core Duo 2 (T7200)
CPU Speed: 2.0 GHz.
FSB: 677 Mhz
L2 Cache: 4 MB
DDR2 RAM: 1 GB
SATA Harddisk: 120 GB
O/S: XP Pro.
Graphics: Dedicated 128 MB Card (not sure which one)
Price: USD $ 1,210/-
Though I am tempted towards the Dell Laptop but for now Option 1 can serve my needs. There is obviously the cost aspect too (difference of USD $ 178). Is the cost difference worth it???
I do not plan to purchase another laptop for the next 2 yeas or so... Keeping all factors in mind can you please help me decide which one should I buy. I have never used a DELL machine before. Also someone told me that the Inspiron series is not good and I should only consider DELL if I go for the Latitude series.... I tell you this decision making is almost driving me crazy and I just want to get done with it.
I'll also appreciate if owners of the above mentioned laptops can share their views, experience, recommendations.
Many many advance thanks.
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