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What is your recommendation: [Gaming Laptop] ASUS G53JW-XA1 VS. MSI GX640-260? [1) What is your budget? $500 - $1,300 2) What size notebook would you prefer? 1. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen [OR] 2. Desktop Replacement; 17"+ screen 3) Where will you buying this notebook? USA 4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like? Personally, I don't mind whatever the brands. 6) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook? GAMING, graphic works sometime 7) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both? Most of the time, I'll bring it with me to different places. 8) Will you be playing games on your notebook? If so, please state which games or types of games? Assassin's Creed, SHIFT, COD, CRYSIS, The Sims 3, PES. 9) How many hours of battery life do you need? >2 Hours 11) What OS do you prefer? WINDOWS! Screen Specifics 12) What screen resolution(s) would you prefer? * Maximum Resolutions: WSXGA+, WUXGA, FHD, 1080p * Actual resolutions: 1680x1050, 1920x1200 and 1920x1080 Build Quality and Design 14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you? I can say, yes, but it's not my priority, though! Notebook Components 16) How much hard drive space do you need? > or 500GB I've narrowed my option on these two Laptops. I. ASUS G53JW-XA1 ($1,200) Product Features * Intel Core i7-740QM (1.73GHz Quad-Core with Turbo Boost up to 2.93GHz) * 6GB DDR3 1066MHz, 4 SODIMM Sockets, up to 16GB; Illuminated Keyboard * Nvidia GTX 460M Graphics with 1.5GB GDDR5 * 500GB HDD (7200RPM); Super-Multi Optical Drive; 802.11 b/g/n; 1x USB 3.0; 3x USB 2.0; 8-in-1 card reader; 2.0MP Webcam * 15.6-Inch Full HD (1920x1080) LED Display; Windows Home Premium 64-bit Operating System Processor, Memory, and Motherboard * Processor: 1.73 hertz Intel Core i7 * RAM: 6 GB * Memory Slots: 4 Hard Drive * Size: 500 GB * Speed: 7200 rpm Graphics and Display * Graphics RAM: 1536 MB Ports and Connectivity * USB Ports: 4 Cases and Expandability * Size (LWH): 15.6 inches, 11.9 inches, 2 inches * Weight: 7.9 pounds II. MSI GX640-260 ($1,099) Product Features * Core i5-450M 2.4 GHz 1066 MHz 3MB L2 Cache Processor, * ATI Radeon HD5850 1GB DDR5 VRAM, * 4GB DDR3 RAM, * 500GB 7200rpm Hard Drive * Windows 7 HP 64 bit, * 15.4 inch LCD 1680x1050, 9 cell, 2.0 MP Webcam * 2 x USB port, Wireless 802.11 a/g/n, 4 IN 1 (SD/MMC/MS/XD), HDMI-out Processor, Memory, and Motherboard * Hardware Platform: PC * Processor: 2.26 GHz Intel Core i5 * Number of Processors: 2 * RAM: 4 GB * RAM Type: SODIMM Hard Drive * Size: 500 GB * Type: Serial ATA Ports and Connectivity * USB Ports: 2 Cases and Expandability * Size (LWH): 14.1 inches, 10.24 inches, 1.22 inches * Weight: 6.3 pounds So, what do you guys think from my choices above? And if you want to give me a recommendation, I would gladly appreciate it.

is my HP Pavilion dv2945se Notebook PC has a good processor than the core 2 duo processor i bought this laptop from best buy for $750 was it a good choice and is the processor better than core 2 duo and was this a good choice for me to buy this notebook. here are some of its specifications. HP Pavilion dv2945se Notebook PC - Product Specifications Printable version Hardware Product Name dv2945se Product Number FE945UA#ABA Microprocessor 2.00 GHz AMD Turion X2 TL-60 Dual-Core Mobile Processor Microprocessor Cache 512 KB 512 KB L2 Cache Memory 4096 MB Memory Max Up to 4GB DDR2 (Up to 1 GB may not be available due to 32-bit operating system resource requirements) Video Graphics NVIDIA GeForce Go 7150M Video Memory Up to 1071 MB Hard Drive 320 GB (5400 rpm) Multimedia Drive LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support Display 14.1" WXGA High-Definition BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800) Fax/Modem High speed 56K modem Network Card Integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN Wireless Connectivity 802.11b/g WLAN Sound Altec Lansing speakers Keyboard 101-key compatible Pointing Device Touch Pad with dedicated vertical and horizontal Scroll Up/Down pad PC Card Slots * One ExpressCard/54 slot (also supports ExpressCard/34) External Ports * 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader for Secure Digital cards, MultiMedia cards, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, or xD Picture cards * 3 Universal Serial Bus USB 2.0 * 1 VGA (15-pin) * 1 RJ-11 (modem) * 1 TV-Out (S-video) * 1 RJ -45 (LAN) * 2 headphone-out * 1 microphone-in * 1 notebook expansion port 3 * 1 IEEE 1394 Firewire (4-pin) * 1 Consumer IR Dimensions 13.15" (L) x 9.33" (W) x 1.02" (min H)/1.54" (max H) Weight 5.25lbs Security * Kensington MicroSaver lock slot * Power-on password * Accepts 3rd party security lock devices Power * 65 W AC Adapter * 6-cell Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) What's In The Box HP Pavilion WebCam with stereo Integrated Microphones Mobile Stereo Earbud Headphones (1 pair) HP Mobile Remote Control Software Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit with Service Pack 1 Security and Support: Symantec Norton Internet Security 2008 (including 60 days complimentary live update) HP Help & Support Center HP PC Recovery (SoftThinks Restore Solution) HP Wireless Home Network Setup Multimedia: HP Games Powered by Wild Tangent HP PhotoSmart Essentials HP Quick Play Muvee AutoProducer Cyberlink DVD Suite Adobe Acrobat Reader Productivity and Finance: Microsoft Works Microsoft Office 2007 Student and Teacher Edition: 60 Day Trial Version Internet Solutions: AOL Instant Messaging Service Microsoft Internet Explorer HP Easy Internet Signup (part of HP Easy Setup)

Should I buy Asus or Medion laptop? Hi all, I'm in the market for a new 15.6" laptop to replace my ageing HP dv6-3060sa. The two choices I narrowed down to are that of a Medion and an Asus. Having not owned either of these brands before, I would like some advice because it's tough deciding between them. The Medion obviously has the better specs but weighs 3.5 kg, and the page does not offer information about the keyboard (which from what I've read is german and lacks buttons like home/page-up/page-down/insert/delete), rpm of the hard drive (which strongly needs to be 7200 not 5400) nor the battery life (which I want to be 2 hours at a minimum). Portability and good cooling is essential because I tend to travel a lot and I will use this machine for college and research but I also want to do some heavy gaming (BF3, SWTOR, Crysis 2 and other modern games) with playable frame rates. The Asus has a 2 year warranty unlike the Medion (which offers a 12 months warranty). ASUS also has a non-glossy screen (unlike the Medion as well) and weighs 2.7 kg (which I guess is fine because my previous laptop was 2.4 kg and I found it light enough to carry around). The Asus also offers HD+ resolution while the Medion goes up to 1366x768 pixels only. The CPUs and space capacities of both are identical but the GPU of the Medion is much more powerful (as notebookcheck.net says) than the one Asus has, and this is where my dilemma kicks in. Here are the links for the two laptops (I would akso appreciate any other recommendations of cheaper laptops in the UK that have more or less the same specs): ASUS (+750GB HDD 7200 RPM and 8 GB RAM): http://www.asuslaptop.co.uk/proddetail.php?prod=N55SF-S2213V (£954) MEDION: http://www.medion.com/gb/electronics/prod/MEDION%C2%AE+ERAZER%C2%AE+X6817+15.6%22+Laptop+%28MD97894%29/30012952A1?category=gamer_notebooks_22 (£929) Any help, recommendations, guidance is appreciated. My budget is up to £950 and I want to pick the system that will be future proof in terms of specs and durable in terms of hardware quality (2-3 years). I already have a good external cooler (Antec Notebook Cooler 200) but I don’t want the laptop to have extreme overheating problems (as my previous HP did). I live in London and I have owned a Dell before, it was a horrible purchase as I kept getting BSOD twice a day and it was constantly being repaired on an almost monthly basis.

Computer Hardware Study? 1. The term ____ device designates equipment that might be added to a computer system to enhance its functionality. a. digital c. disk b. system d. peripheral 2. Most consumers select computer models that cost ____. a. US$300 or a bit less c. between US$2,000 and US$4,000 b. between US$800 and US$1,100 d. more than US$4,000 3. The price of an entry-level desktop computer starts at ____. a. US$100 c. US$575 b. US$300 d. US$800 4. The case for a vertical system unit is often referred to as a ____. a. cube c. base b. minicase d. tower 5. ____ units are the form factor of choice for computer owners who might want to upgrade components in the future because it is easy to get inside the case and swap out parts. a. Cube c. Tower b. Base d. Minicase 6. The term ____ refers to the size and dimensions of a computer component. a. form factor c. disk header b. system specification d. peripheral metric 7. A(n) ____ is a small form factor tablet computer designed to run most of the software available for larger portable computers. a. digital c. ultra-mobile PC b. mini-notebook d. microtablet 8. A ____ computer is a portable computing device featuring a touch-sensitive screen that can be used as a writing or drawing pad. a. Media Center c. desktop b. tablet d. microcomputer 9. A(n) ____ tablet configuration resembles a high-tech clipboard and lacks a built-in keyboard. a. convertible c. ultra-mobile b. slate d. portable 10. A ____ computer is also referred to as a laptop. a. desktop c. notebook b. tablet d. PDA 11. For gaming, computers quickly climb past the ____ price point. a. US$4,000 c. US$6,000 b. US$5,000 d. US$10,000 ABCD 12. In the context of computing, a(n) ____ is a custom, hand-built modification to a computer system component. a. bit c. key b. icon d. mod ABCD 13. ____ means a billion cycles per second. a. Gigahertz c. Exahertz b. Megahertz d. Nanohertz ABCD 14. The speed specifications that you see in a computer ad indicate the speed of the microprocessor ____. a. control unit c. clock b. register d. tape ABCD 15. ____ size refers to the number of bits that a microprocessor can manipulate at one time. a. Processor c. Register b. Word d. ALU ABCD 16. Some processor manufacturers use a technology called ____ to increase the speed of data moving to the processor. a. HyperTransport c. memory bus b. FSB d. HTT ABCD 17. A microprocessor with a limited set of simple instructions uses ____ technology. a. parallel c. CISC b. RISC d. benchmarked ABCD 18. If a processor can’t begin executing an instruction before it completes the previous instruction, it must be using ____. a. parallel processing c. serial processing b. pipelining d. dual core processing 19. Using a technology called ____, a processor can begin executing an instruction before it completes the previous instruction. a. serial processing c. pipelining b. multitasking d. benchmarking 20. ____ processing allows for multiple instructions to be executed simultaneously. a. Serial c. Benchmark b. Parallel d. Amalgamated 21. ____ are the results of a series of tests used to gauge overall microporcessor speed and are useful in comparing microprocessor performance. a. Benchmarks c. Clocking figures b. Hyper-Threads d. FSC reports 22. ____ is a technique for increasing the speed of a computer component. a. Benchmarking c. Serial processing b. Overclocking d. Pipelining 23. ____ is a temporary holding area for data, application program instructions, and the operating system. a. ROM c. Disk storage b. CMOS d. RAM 24. RAM can be thought of as the ____ for the computer’s processor. a. factory c. waiting room b. operating room d. planning room 25. Unlike disk storage, most RAM is ____. a. virtual c. non-volatile b. integrated d. volatile 26. If a program exceeds the allocated space in RAM, the operating system uses an area of the hard disk called ____ memory to store parts of a program or data file until they are needed. a. volatile c. virtual b. capacitor d. integrated 27. RAM speed is often expressed in ____. a. milliseconds c. megaseconds b. macroseconds d. nanoseconds 28. ____ is fast and relatively inexpensive. a. RDRAM c. DIMM b. RIMM d. SDRAM 29. ____ was first developed for the Nintendo 64 game system, and was later adapted for use in personal computers. a. SDRAM c. RIMM b. RDRAM d. SO-RIMM 30. ____ is a type of memory circuitry that holds the computer's startup routine. a. RIM (Read initial memory) c. ROM (Read only memory) b. RAM (Random access memory) d. REM (Ready ever memory) 31. The ____ holds computer configuration settings

Which laptop should i buy? i offer two choices.? OPTION 1 Onyx Blue Metallic Finish. •Includes notebook, AC adapter, 4000mAh lithium-ion battery, case •1.73GHz Intel Pentium dual-core processor T2370 •Mobile Intel GL960 Express chipset •15.4" diagonal WXGA widescreen TruBrite TFT LCD display with 1280x800 resolution, native 720p signal support •1024MB PC5300 DDR2 SDRAM •160GB SATA hard drive •DVD SuperMulti +/-R double-layer drive, supports 11 formats •Atheros 802.11b/g wireless LAN •Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 with 8MB to 256MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory •Built-in stereo speakers •Modem •10/100 ethernet •TouchPad •5-in-1 bridge media adapter: SD, MS, MS Pro, MMC, xD Picture Card •Four USB 2.0 ports •RGB, S-video, headphone outputs •Microphone input •RJ-45, RJ-11, IEEE 1394 ports •ExpressCard slot •Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 •MS Works 9 •Adobe Acrobat Reader •Ulead DVD MovieFactory 5 •Toshiba ConfigFree, Disc Creator •Measures approximately 14-1/4"W x 10-5/8"H x 1-1/2"D •UL listed adapter; 1-year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty •Made in China OR------------------------ OPTION 2 Processor: AMD Athlon X2 Mobile Technology TK-57 (1.9GHz) Memory: 1024MB DDR2 Dual-Channel, expandable to 4GB Hard Drive: 80GB HD Optical Drive: 8x Multi-Format Dual Layer DVD+/-RW with DVD-RAM featuring LabelFlash Technology. Write max: 8x DVD+/-R, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+RW, 2x DVD-R DL, 2.4x DVD+R DL, 5x DVD-RAM, 24x CD-R and 16x CD-RW disks. Read max: 8x DVD-R/RW/ROM, 4x DVD+/-R DL, 5x DVD-RAM, 24x CD-R/RW/ROM disks. Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium with SP1 LCD Monitor: 15.4" Widescreen Ultrabright WXGA TFT (1280x800) Media Card Reader: 5-in-1 digital media manager - Secure Digital (SD), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro, Multimedia Card (MMC) and XD-Picture Card Other Differentiator: Synaptics touchpad with vertical scroll and metal touch-sensitive multimedia buttons Additional Features and Specifications: •System Bus: 256KBx2 •Cache Memory: L2 HyperTransport technology at up to 1600MHz •Graphics: ATI Radeon X1270 •Video Memory: Up to 256MB of HyperMemory •Mouse: Synaptics touchpad with vertical scroll •Speakers: Stereo speakers, Microphone In, Headphone/Audio Out •Modem: 56K ITU V.92 fax/modem •Network Interface: 10/100 Mbps built-in Ethernet •Ports: (1) Expresscard Type 54 Expansion Slot, (3) USB 2.0, (1) VGA connector, (1) RJ11-modem, (1) RJ45-Ethernet, (1) AC adapter connector, (1) Kensington Lock Slot, (1) Microphone, (1) Headphone/SPDIF Audio Out, (1) HDMI connector v1.2 •Wireless Network Adapter: 802.11g •Measures approx. 10.39"L x 14.09"W x 1.4"H •Weighs 6.29 lbs. •Model #M-1412 •ETL listed •Made in China •Comes with a manufacturer's 1-year limited warranty Accessories Include: •Lithium-ion battery •3 PC essential software DVDs (not pre-installed) •3 Tiger Woods 2007 CDs •User manual Pre-Installed Software: •MS Works 9.0 •MS Money Essentials •MS Office Home and Student 2007 (60-day complimentary trial period) •Adobe Reader 8 •CyberLink Power2Go for DVD Burning •Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 •Napster 3.0 (30-day trial) •Microsoft Internet Explorer •Google toolbar and Google desktop search •AOL (90-day complimentary trial) •Gateway Connect •NetZero Internet Access •Windows Live Messenger for Video Conferencing •LoJack for Laptops BIOS Hardware Persistence Agent (subscription required to activate) •Kensington Lock Slot (cable lock sold separately) •Spare Backup •GatewayShield Comprehensive Security: Norton Internet Security 2008 (60-day complimentary live updates) •Gateway BigFix - helps identify and solve problems •Gateway Games Powered by: WildTangent (pre-installed with 10 demo games and 60 minutes of game play) User-Installed Software: •DVD 1: World Book Encyclopedia 2008 •DVD 2: Entertainment - Aquazone Desktop Garden, Hoyle Board Games 2007, Hoyle Puzzle Games 2007, Morpheus Photo Animation Suite, Muppet Babies - Thinking and Sorting, My Scrapbook 2, Serif Creativity Suite (Serif Draw Plus 8, Serif Page Plus X2, Serif Panorama Plus 3, Serif Photo Plus 11, Serif Web Plus 10), Sudoku Crunch and Wizard Chess. •DVD 3: Productivity and Reference - ACT! 2007, Budget Express 3.0, Cook n with Betty Crocker, EMC Retrospect Express HD, Family Tree Heritage 7, Form Tool Deluxe 6, Quicken Willmaker Plus 2008, Stuffit Deluxe 11, Sunbird Calendar, Thunderbird Email, Turbo FloorPlan Landscape and Deck, Turbo FloorPlan Home Designer and Typing Instructor Deluxe. •CD 1, 2 and 3 - Tiger Woods 2007

Alienware notebook versus Macbook.? Okay homeslices, I need some help. I'm looking into investing big bucks into a laptop. I'm down to Alienware or Mac. I'm a small time gamer, but I run decently large programs besides that. I customized a Alienware and this is what it looks like. Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English Intel® Core™ i7-820QM Quad Core Processor 1.73GHz (3.06GHz Turbo Mode, 8MB Cache) 1 Year Basic Service Plan 1GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 260M 15.6-inch WideFHD 1920x1080 (1080p) WLED 8GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1333MHz – 2 x 4096MB 500GB SATAII 7,200RPM Slot-Loading Dual Layer Blu-ray Reader (BR-ROM, DVD+-RW, CD-RW) Primary - 9-cell (85Watt) Lithium-Ion Battery Wireless 1520 802.11n Half Mini-Card Alienware M15x, Cosmic Black and with some accessories it comes out to about 3000 bucks. My mac choice looks like this 2.66GHz Intel Core i7 8GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x4GB 500GB Serial ATA Drive @ 7200 rpm SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) MacBook Pro 15-inch Hi-Res Antiglare Widescreen Display Backlit Keyboard (English) & User's Guide That comes out to about 2800 dollars. I just want the best hardware. I plan on replacing the OS with Ubuntu anyway to make a mad fast computer. Can wait to hear your answers. :D

M11x problem. In need of assistance! no specs/bios?! driver update issue? I had just purchased an m11x not to long ago. it has a Geforce GT 335m standard graphics chip, the core 2 duo processor 4gb ram now I've been using steam to buy games for a while now and had no problem buying, installing and playing games such as: just cause 2, penumbra collection, portal, never winter nights 2, half life 2, hit man blood money and call of duty 4 but not too long ago i bought metro 2033 expecting to get a playable frame rate on the lowest settings. Now after installing it i attempted to play and was prompted with a message stating that the "program couldn't start because physxloader.dll is missing ...please reinstall" i figured i was probably missing a file i could just get online so after some search i found this could most likely meant i should update my "drivers" so i went to nvidia.com and downloaded the newest driver for my graphics chip and computer model. http://www.nvidia.com/object/notebook-win7-winvista-64bit-266.58-whql-driver.html that is a link for the driver i downloaded. i expected it to simply download, install and update but when i finished the update and attempted to run metro 2033 i was given the same message. so i decide to reboot the computer in hopes of it working. when i turned the m11x back on its started making a large siren type noise kinda like a fire alarm when booting windows. i attempted to turn the volume down but nothing happened it just froze and continued beeping so i hit the power button (alien head) and the beeping stopped and the computer continued to boot normally, after logging in i noticed the resolution was VERY low(like in safe mode) i first right clicked and tried to change the resolution to the usual 1366x768 but was only allowed the choices of 800x600 and 1024x768 i found this weird but chose the higher option and then tried to use the fn-f6 combo to switch in between discrete and integrated graphics card but when i hit the keys nothing happened i tried multiple time and nothing happened so then i check my " bios" the only way i know how , program search : RUN then DXDIAG which now shows none of my usual specs' for my graphics chip it shows n/a almost like the computer is not recognizing my hardware (processor,graphics chip) , all of my specs are shown as n/a i tried rebooting my pc multiple times and running it in safe mode and its always the same. as you can most likely guess i am not the most tech savvy person and need help with this horrible problem. ANY HELP IS MUCH APPRECIATED ! Ps: sorry for writing this large paragraph i just want you to understand my problem to the best of your abilities.

Can you edit this this essay about mac and pc compare and contrast? Mac or PC? One day I went to Best Buy with my dad to look at laptops and computers. A majority of the laptops and computers I saw were Apple Macintoshes and Window PC’s. I asked my dad, “What are the differences and similarities between a Mac and a Pc?” He stated that an Apple Macintosh and Window Pc fundamentally do the same things, but have different features. For instance, the ease of use, hardware, and software are not precisely the same between a Mac and a Pc. The ease of use for Apple Mac has integrated video tutorials, a consistent experience across all applications, and a drag and drop based action. Despite the fact that, particular tasks such as moving your iTunes and iPhoto libraries to a hard drive can be perplexing. Plus, you can jeopardize losing your complete music collection if you don't follow the directions exactly right. Knowing that, a Window Pc has an uncontrollable barrage of error messages and freeze-ups. Although, currently a Window Pc has become less crash prone, but they are more customizable. Which one appears to be the preeminent preference to you? As hardware goes most computers have a tendency to fall into predictable Mac and PC lines. Apple is the only company making certified Mac computers, so you essentially have a choice between their seven models. Although, the all in one nature of nearly all the Mac computers means that custom add ons neighboring additional memory and third party graphics can be expensive, complicated and to some extent, limited. For a Pc the sky is the limit in terms of hardware, with everything from bargain basement, bulky desktops, professional laptops, everyday desktops and lavish notebooks. Plus, a Pc has an ample variety of price range, designs, sizes, and the inclusion of built in technologies such as mobile broadband and high def Blu-ray disc playback. The Software of an Apple Mac and a Windows Pc are particularly contradictory. Pc has an assorted extensive collection of software to choose from, for example Visual Studio, Camfrog, Realtek, Video Chat, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Internet Explorer, Nero, Photoshop, Windows Games, and Microsoft Office. Whereas Mac mostly has all Apple software for example, Apple Safari, , iLife, iWork, MobileMe, Aperture, Final Cut Studio, Final Cut Server, Logic Express, MacOSX, and Snow Leopard. However Apple Macs software is to some extent limited, but on Pc approximately everything will work. Both computers can in the end perform the similar operations. Even though, for every ten newfangled Web browsers or peer to peer file sharing programs that come out for the PC, there's just one ground-breaking, adaptable, and unwavering program for the Mac. So whatever happened to my dad and me at Best Buy? Turns out I have to wait until I get into college to get my own laptop or notebook! Well anyways, I still haven’t decided on which computer I think sounds better, although I’m leaning toward an Apple Mac. But, you never know, Apple Macs and Windows Pc’s are both great computers, although sometimes one of them is better at something than the other. Which computer did you pick, an Apple Mac or a Windows Pc? btw, im in 7th grade

Which would be the best choice of laptops for me? Which would be the best buy? MacBook Pro, 13-inch, Aluminium $1772.0 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 4GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x2GB 250GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) OR HP Pavilion dv7-2170us Entertainment Notebook PC $1,298.00 Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology featuring Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor P7550 • Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit with Service Pack 1 • 17.3” Diagonal HD+ High-Definition HP LED BrightView Widescreen Display (1600 x 900) • ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4650 (M96) with up to 2815MB total available graphics memory with 1024MB dedicated • 4096MB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) • 500GB (5400RPM) Hard Drive (SATA) • LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support • HP Webcam • Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN & Bluetooth™ • 8-Cell Lithium-Ion battery • 1-Year Free Hardware Technical Support 30 minutes ago OR Dell Studio 17 $1654.0 PROCESSOR Intel® Core™ 2 Duo P8600 (2.40GHz/1066Mhz FSB/3MB cache) edit OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium SP1 64 Bit edit HARDWARE SERVICES 1 Year Limited Warranty w/1 Year Return To Depot Service edit LCD DISPLAY Glossy widescreen 17.0 inch display (1440x900) edit MEMORY 8GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 800MHz edit HARD DRIVE Dual: 640GB (2x 320) SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM) edit GRAPHICS CARD 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650 edit OPTICAL DRIVE 8X Slot Load CD / DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive) edit BATTERY OPTIONS 56 Whr Lithium Ion Battery (6 cell) edit WIRELESS CARD Intel 5300 Ultimate-N Half Mini Card (3x3) with MyWiFi edit INTEGRATED WEBCAM Integrated 2.0M Pixel Webcam edit SOUND OPTIONS High Definition Audio 2.0 and if i was a hardcore gamer what would be the best buy?

Which is a better choice? Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN or External 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN? I'm special ordering an HP laptop, for general use/multi-tasking (school + heavy Internet usage+ multimedia, etc.. I'm not a gamer) and it's between the HP Pavilion dv6t series (Core i3 (default) or Core i5) and the HP Pavilion dv6t Quad Edition series (Core i7 only). Besides the processors, the main differences are, of course, the battery ratings (4.5 hours (6 cell) and 3.25 hours (6 cell), respectively) and the Network Cards mentioned in the question. The Pavilion dv6t series comes with the Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN while the Quad Edition comes with the External 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN. Was originally gonna go with the Quad, but thought I'd try to get a cheaper machine (Core i5). Compared the specs and noticed the Network Card difference. If you can, please suggest a machine, of the two, and a hardware configuration, if you'd like, but the priority is which of the two Network Cards is better, overall (not in terms of speed, 'cause that's an obvious one). URLs: HP Pavilion dv6t series: http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/computer_series.do?storeName=computer_store&category=notebooks&series_name=dv6t_series&a1=Brand&v1=HP%20Pavilion HP Pavilion dv6t Quad Edition series: http://www.shopping.hp.com/series/category/notebooks/dv6tqe_series/3/computer_store?jumpid=in_r329_personalization/browse2/SDP_SDP

Go for HP Laptop or wait for Sony Vaio.? I need help regarding laptop purchase hope anyone help me.I am very confuse and i don't know much abt latest laptops brand or hardware.following are my requirement. Budget: i am baying in installment so money is not a big issue.but i dont wanna wast my money either .. Usage: I am software eng. so I gonna install applications like ,dreamwaver,Visual studio,sql or java etc.. I am not game loving person but also i browse alot and watch movies and listen muzic. but the most important thing i want is a reliable laptap which i can use for 5,6 years without any hardware changes. I have finally these 3 choices HP Pro-Book 4530s Notebook HP Pavilion DV6-6113TX Notebook (Rs.86,000) HP Pavilion DV6-6107TX Notebook (My choice) Rs.96,000 specifications for all of them are almost similar. so my problem is which one i buy..I like Sony Vaio brand (but installment comp not offering that).Please tell me Is any of them worth its prize or i should wait for Sony Vaio ??

What do you think of this dell Mini 10 laptop for univerisity? Am doing a BA Buisness management course so what you think for Office word use ect and work no movies or things and games also for internet? Colour Choice:Black back cover Processor:Intel® Atom™ Processor N270 (1.60GHz, 533MHz, 512K cache) Operating System :Genuine Windows® 7 Starter for Small Notebook PCs, 32bit, English Office Software:Microsoft® Works 9.0 / English - (Does not include Microsoft® Word) LCD:10.1" Widescreen WSVGA with Truelife (1024x600) Memory1024MB 533MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM Hard Drive:160GB (5,400rpm) SATA Hard Drive Hardware Support:1 year of coverage included with your PC Security Software:No Security/Anti-Virus Protection - English Webcam:Integrated 1.3MP Camera Primary Battery3-cell Lithium-Ion Battery (24 WHr) Wireless ConnectivityDell Wireless 1397 Mini Card (802.11 b/g) Graphics CardIntegrated Intel® Graphic Media Accelerator 950 For £248 Please tell its ergent thnx aalootxxx