Which Laptop Should I Buy??????

cpmsports · Post by **cpmsports** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 5:17 pm

I need a laptop for gaming mostly, music, and some movies.
#1
Inspiron 9400/E1705
(System Identifier: 0G790TVY)

Inspiron 9400/E1705 Notebook: Intel Core Duo Processor T2500 (2GHz/667MHz FSB)
Genuine Windows XP Media Center 2005

System Price : $2,009.00
Promotion Discount : $225.00
Final Price : $1,784.00

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Operating System
Genuine Windows XP Media Center 2005
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Memory
1 GB DDR2 SDRAM 533MHz (2 DIMMs)
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Hard Disk Drive
60 GB EIDE Hard Drive (7200 RPM)
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Video
256MB Nvidia GeForce Go 7800
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Base
Inspiron 9400/E1705 Notebook: Intel Core Duo Processor T2500 (2GHz/667MHz FSB)
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Media Bay
8x DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability
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Network Interface Card
Intel Pro Wireless 3945
Bluetooth Wireless Card
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NoteBook Screen
17 inch UltraSharp Wide Screen UXGA Display with TrueLife
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Previously Ordered New
Previously Ordered New
Software
Service Software
Adobe Acrobat 6.0 Reader
Microsoft Office 2003 Software Guide
Paint Shop Pro Standard
Power DVD Software
Netscape ISP Software
MEDIADIRECT Two Software
Trend Micro PC-cillin with AntiVirus and Spyware removal 24-months
Music Match 10.1 Software
ISP Search Assist
ONLINE TRAINING
Wild Tangent Gaming Client
Net Zero ISP
Image Restore Software
ISP Software
Support Software
AOL ISP Software
AOL 8.0 ISP Software
Photo Album 6.0 Starter
AOL ISP Software
Dell Direct Download
Microsoft Office 2003 Basic Edition
Dell 924 Printer Driver
DVD Software
AOL 9.0 ISP Software
Windows Media Player
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Misc
Base Assembly
Shipping Material
Shipping Material
Keyboard On Notebook
AOL Software Documentation
Processor Label
Hinge Cover
90W AC Adapter
6 Cell Primary Battery

#2
Inspiron 9400/E1705
(System Identifier: ZRCA5TVY)

Inspiron 9400/E1705 Notebook: Intel Core Duo Processor T2600 (2.16GHz/667MHz FSB)
Genuine Windows XP Media Center 2005

System Price : $2,059.00
Promotion Discount : $225.00
Final Price : $1,834.00

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Operating System
Genuine Windows XP Media Center 2005
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Memory
1 GB DDR2 SDRAM 677MHz (2 DIMMs)
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Hard Disk Drive
100 GB EIDE Hard Drive (5400 RPM)
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Video
256MB ATI MOBILITY RADEON X1400 HyperMemory
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Certified Refurbished
Certified Refurbished
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Base
Inspiron 9400/E1705 Notebook: Intel Core Duo Processor T2600 (2.16GHz/667MHz FSB)
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Media Bay
8x DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability
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Network Interface Card
Intel Pro Wireless 3945
Bluetooth Wireless Card
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NoteBook Screen
17 inch UltraSharp Wide Screen UXGA Display with TrueLife
Software
Norton Internet Security 2006, 90-day trial
Service Software
Adobe Acrobat 6.0 Reader
Power DVD Software
MEDIADIRECT Two Software
Music Match 10.1 Software
Image Restore Software
Support Software
AOL ISP Software
No Productivity Suite - Corel WordPerfect word processor only
Operating System CD
DVD Software
Resource CD
Windows Media Player
AOL 9.0 ISP Software
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Misc
Base Assembly
Documentation
Shipping Material
Keyboard On Notebook
AOL Software Documentation
Hinge Cover
9 Cell Battery
Processor Label
90W AC Adapter

#3
XPS M170
(System Identifier: FXAAC60R)

XPS M170 Notebook: Intel Pentium M Processor 760 (2 GHz/2MB Cache/533MHz FSB)
Genuine Windows XP Media Center 2005

System Price : $1,949.00
Promotion Discount : $500.00
Final Price : $1,449.00

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Operating System
Genuine Windows XP Media Center 2005
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Memory
1 GB DDR2 SDRAM 533MHz (2 DIMMs)
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Hard Disk Drive
80 G (I) 7200RPM
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Video
256MB NVIDA GeForce Go 6800
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Scratch & Dent
Scratch & Dent
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Base
XPS M170 Notebook: Intel Pentium M Processor 760 (2 GHz/2MB Cache/533MHz FSB)
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Media Bay
8x DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability
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Network Interface Card
2200 Wireless Card
Bluetooth Wireless Card
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NoteBook Screen
17 inch UltraSharp Wide Screen UXGA Display with TrueLife
Software
Adobe Acrobat 6.0 Reader
Paint Shop Pro Standard
Trend Micro PC-cillin with AntiVirus and Spyware removal 15-months
Netscape ISP Software
Music Match 10.1 Software
ISP Search Assist
ONLINE TRAINING
Wild Tangent Gaming Client
Net Zero ISP
Image Restore Software
ISP Software
AOL ISP Software
AOL 8.0 ISP Software
Photo Album 6.0 Starter
Software CD
No Productivity Suite - Corel WordPerfect word processor only
AOL ISP Software
Dell Direct Download
Roxio Creator, My DVD LE
Operating System CD
Sonic Cineplayer
AOL 9.0 ISP Software
Windows Media Player
AOL 9.0 ISP Software
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Misc
Resource CD
Base Assembly
Documentation
130W AC Adapter
Keyboard on Notebook
AOL Software Documentation
Shipping Material
9 Cell Battery
#4
Inspiron 6400 / E1505
(System Identifier: 097H1B93)

Inspiron 6400/E1505 Notebook: Intel Core Duo processor T2500 (2MB Cache/2GHz/667MHz FSB)
Genuine Windows XP Media Center 2005

System Price : $1,749.00
Promotion Discount : $225.00
Final Price : $1,524.00

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Operating System
Genuine Windows XP Media Center 2005
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Memory
2 GB DDR2 SDRAM 533MHz (2 DIMMs)
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Hard Disk Drive
100 GB EIDE Hard Drive (5400 RPM)
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Video
256MB ATI MOBILITY RADEON X1400 HyperMemory
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Base
Inspiron 6400/E1505 Notebook: Intel Core Duo processor T2500 (2MB Cache/2GHz/667MHz FSB)
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Media Bay
8x DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability
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Network Interface Card
Bluetooth Wireless Card
Intel Pro Wireless 3945
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NoteBook Screen
15.4 inch UltraSharp Wide Screen SXGA+ Display with TrueLife
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Previously Ordered New
Previously Ordered New
Software
Adobe Acrobat 6.0 Reader
Paint Shop Pro Standard
Trend Micro PC-cillin with AntiVirus, 90 Day
Power DVD Software
Netscape ISP Software
Music Match 10.1 Software
ISP Search Assist
Software
AOL 8.0 ISP Software
ONLINE TRAINING
Earthlink ISP Software
Wild Tangent Gaming Client
Net Zero ISP
Image Restore Software
ISP Software
Support Software
AOL ISP Software
AOL 8.0 ISP Software
Photo Album 6.0 Starter
No Productivity Suite - Corel WordPerfect word processor only
MEDIADIRECT Two Software
Dell Direct Download
Operating System CD
DVD Software
Resource CD
AOL 9.0 ISP Software
Windows Media Player
AOL 9.0 ISP Software
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Misc
Keyboard On Notebook
Base Assembly
Hinge Cover
Shipping Material
6 Cell Primary Battery
Processor Label
AOL Software Documentation
65W Adapter
Shipping Material

i know its a lot of info but please help me!!!

wes · Post by **wes** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 5:33 pm

i may not be any help to you, but at a quick glance, i'd say the fourth
(this opinion was based on a quick glance at the following information for each choice: final price, memory, hard disk space)

Dr.Cox · Post by **Dr.Cox** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 6:58 pm

... this is the Only computer worth owning,

http://www1.us.dell.com/content/topics/ ... l=en&s=gen

It should Be better in every way for about the same price if not cheaper.

The_Hushed_Casket · Post by **The_Hushed_Casket** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 7:08 pm

As tempting as the XPS looks, if it were up to me I would get #2, 100 gig HDD and an Intel Core Duo. You're a lucky duck to own any of those anyway

gh0570fchurch · Post by **gh0570fchurch** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 7:15 pm

Vermillion wrote:It should Be better in every way for about the same price if not cheaper.

wrong, its $2800, and the most expensive aof all the choices is #2, which is $1,834.00 ($2,059.00 w/o discount)

Cuda · Post by **Cuda** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 10:24 pm

Get A Vaio Like Mine. I'm not quite sure what it is, because I got it in Japan last summer. It has only broke once for me. (dropped it on the sidewalk and had a huge lightining crack going down the screen.)

Kurroda · Post by **Kurroda** » Mon May 01, 2006 5:25 am

i hate dells there over priced and they rip you off.

VoYdE · Post by **VoYdE** » Mon May 01, 2006 11:44 am

I personally LOVE hp's, very reliable to me (had one for 6 years before it became TO out of date, so i went and got a newer one) and their tech support rocks

Now i got an HP Pavilion Ze4900 And love it

RaVNzCRoFT · Post by **RaVNzCRoFT** » Mon May 01, 2006 2:12 pm

My brother just bought an Inspiron 6400 E1505 (#4), and it seems to be a pretty good piece of equipment. Especially with the memory, hard drive space, and low price.

Patrickssj6 · Post by **Patrickssj6** » Mon May 01, 2006 2:27 pm

Get a desktop.You can get twice as good for half the price.And if you need it for lan try to get a duno how you call them but they are like the mini mac only for windows

dos mes · Post by **dos mes** » Mon May 01, 2006 3:03 pm

Royal wrote:i hate dells there over priced and they rip you off.

No they don't. My XPS owns asshole.

Anywho, are you planning on traveling a lot with your computer? Because if you just want a laptop for no real reason, just get a desktop. They are cheaper for better quality.

cpmsports · Post by **cpmsports** » Mon May 01, 2006 3:07 pm

my budget is about $2000 dolla
so i dont think the one vermillion selected is in my range....

i hav a fairly nice destktop its just over loaded and the rest of my family needs it
and i kno i could get a good desktop but im really lookin for a laptop

is dell really that bad? ive heard alot of negative
i started with a alienware but i love the price on these...

ok i hav
1 vote #2
1 vote #4

u kno i should probably go with number 2 but i dunno

Patrickssj6 · Post by **Patrickssj6** » Mon May 01, 2006 3:09 pm

IBM have the best ones but they aren't for gamers and neither are they pretty

dos mes · Post by **dos mes** » Mon May 01, 2006 3:11 pm

Well if it's a laptop that you want from that list, I'd probably go with the #2 choice.