Which laptop would be better?

Question

HP dv6000z
AMD Turion(TM) 64 Mobile MK-36 (2.0 GHz/512KB)
512MB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
40GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive = $609.00
or HP dv6000t
Intel(R) Core(TM) Solo processor T1350 (1.86 GHz
512MB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 950 - Core
80GB 5400RPM for= $668.99
or
HP dv2000z
AMD Turion(TM) 64 Mobile MK-36 (2.0 GHz/512KB)
256MB DDR2 System Memory (1 Dimm)
80GB 5400 RPM for= $654.99

I don't know which one to choose. Help?

Answer 1

HP dv6000t
Intel(R) Core(TM) Solo processor T1350 (1.86 GHz
512MB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 950 - Core
80GB 5400RPM for= $668.99

I won't buy any until when vista is out. That why i'm going to return my laptop to get it.

Answer 2

I think I would stick with the fastest processor speed and the most RAM. The Hard drive is easy and cheap to upgrade. Since these are all solo core machines, you should look at the specifications on each to see if the graphics includes memory for the video. This will reduce the need for additional system RAM to render decent video. I would also discount a system for only having one Dimm slot because it makes memory upgrades more expensive in most cases. One good source to compare all things computer is "Toms hardware guide" www.tomshardware.com. One last thought is that Microsoft Vista is being released in February. Will any of these laptops support the new operating system? Happy hunting.
Carl

Answer 3

I prefer Dell. Personally, I would go to the dell website and plug in your specifications and get a price. You'll probably find a comparable price for the same spec. And no, I am not affiliated with dell ;-)

Answer 4

the dv6000t, of course. Has the most MB and GB for only a bit more money.