Which computer is a better deal?

Question

I am buying a laptop and there are 2 models that are similar, what are the differences and which one is a better deal?

Intel Centrino with Core Solo T1350 1.86GHz, hard drive 80GB (5400RPM), Intel GMA 950 with 128MB Shared -- PRICE -- 830$

Intel Centrino 740 1.73GHz, 100GB SATA (5400RPM), ATI Mobility Radeon X600 SE -- PRICE -- 800$

The rest of the spec are the same for both laptops. The 2nd one has a larger hard drive and a non-shared video card. The 1st one is using Core Solo T1350, i don't know if there's any difference. Which laptop is a better deal?

This laptop is a tablet that's why it's more expensive than regular ones.

and ya, it comes in 1gig ram, anything else in particular you guys need to know?

Answer 1

The second one ... hands down.
It's less expensive because it is not as recent ... that's all.
However, it is a better all around unit.

regards,
Philip T

Answer 2

The Core Solo is a little faster then the older Centrino. The larger hard drive is nice for the space, and the dedicated video card is the huge difference. Meaning that instead of having the memory - 128, it's the memory and 128 video. So if they both have the same memory, hopefully 1 GB, then I'd go with the Centrino for $800.

Answer 3

I'd get the laptop with a dedicated graphics card. Irregardless of processor. Of course, I'd get one with a Core 2 Duo processor but that may be out of your price range.

I'd like to know where postmasterfx can find a laptop with a Core 2 Duo processor, dedicated graphics card, 1GB of memory, 120GB hard drive and a widescreen display for $599, here's a hint. You can't. You may get all the other stuff EXCEPT the dedicated graphics card for $599. Every manufacturer seems to think it is okay to dump great components in a laptop and then skimp on the graphics card, I don't. I go out of my way to make sure I get a dedicated graphics card, even if all the other stuff is great on a laptop, the moment I see "shared graphics" or "shared memory" that's the deal killer and the death knell of a sale.

Answer 4

If your buying them for Vista non of the above especially for that price. I can get a laptop with better specs then those for $599. At that price you can get at least 1gb of RAM, 120gb SATA hardrive, ATI or Nvidia Video card non sharing, builtin web cam, 2x 1.80 dual core or 2.0 solocore from any salesman infected staples, Circuit City, Walmart, Sams, Best Buy, Comp USA, etc. Only a local toothless computer store salesman will try to milk $800 for the machines you listed above. You know the same guy that charges people $100 to install ram.

Answer 5

I'd say the second one. I hate shared memory