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I am looking at a few computers, looking for some opinions. I am not looking to spend a huge fortune, looking for great performance at the best deal. (my current laptop is gateway, have had for 6 years and love it. so I am partial to gateway, but do like HP’s warranty) I have Microsoft office 2007 here at home so I don’t need to purchase that in either computer. (I’ll add details if a comment asks a question or i feel that an answer needs explanation)

COMPUTER # 1

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4011653&CatId=17&cmpid=greatdeals

– that price does not include warranty.

COMPUTER # 2
.. customized an HP so the link wont work, but here’s the details:
HP dv5t – 8.97
– that price includes 2yr warranty including accidental coverage (includes spilling something on it, etc.), and a free DESKJET D1560 PRINTER

Operating system: Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
Processor: Pentium(R) Dual-Core Mobile Processor T3200 (2.0 GHz)
Display: 15.4" diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Infinity Display (1280 x 800) MemoryFREE Upgrade to 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
Graphics card: Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
Hard drive: 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection PersonalizationHP Imprint Finish (Mesh) + Microphone + Webcam for HP BrightView Infinity Display KeyboardHP Color Matching Keyboard
Networking: Wireless-G Card
Modem Port: No Modem
Primary DVD/CD drive: SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
Primary battery: High Capacity 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Looking for a real answer… why should i pick one over the other? I am not a gamer, heavy internet, multitasking, a lot of music/photos/movies etc. burning music and dvds.
last sentence was not very clear.. I am not a gamer, but do use computer for heavy internet, multitasking, storing music/photos/movies etc. and burning music cds/dvds
I am not familiar with Toshibas or newegg, but after reading about a toshiba on newegg (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834114489) I am not really too excited to jump into a toshiba

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Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q6600 (8MB L2 cache,2.4GHz,1066FSB)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium – English
3GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz – 4 DIMMs
Logitech Cordless Desktop S 510 Keyboard and Mouse
19 inch SE198WFP Widescreen Digital Flat Panel Monitor
Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100
500GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™
Dual Drives: 48X CDRW/DVD COMBO Drive + 16X DVD+/-RW Drive
Microsoft Works 8. DOES NOT INCLUDE MS WORD
1Yr In-Home Service, Parts + Labor, 24×7 Phone Support
No Entertainment software pre-installed
All-In-One Inkjet 926
Dell All-In-One Printer 926
Most importantly, I want it to be fast, very fast. And I want to download music and burn CD’s and DVD’s.
I want it to be fast for downloading and surfing speed.

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I posted earlier a question between a Gateway and an HP. The HP was the most voted. Another told me of his opinion of Toshiba and the website, newegg.com. I did not like the reviews I read of Toshibas, but I did look into the website. So this question is between the HP and a Sony Vaio…

SONY VAIO

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834117819

9.00 total including 2 year warranty through newegg.
All notebooks are serviced at an authorized repair facility and a box will be shipped to your home or business with instructions. Shipping charges are covered under the plan

* Mechanical failures are covered after manufacturer’s warranty expires
* All notebooks are serviced at an authorized repair facility
* Packaging material will be shipped to your home or place of business
* Shipping charges are covered under the plan
* “No lemon” Policy – Your product will be replaced if a 4th repair is required on the same component
* Customer Support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year
* The Contract is fully transferable
* Coverage is provided by Service Net

OR

HP COMPUTER
.. customized an HP so the link wont work, but here’s the details:
HP dv5t – 8.97
– that price includes 2yr warranty including accidental coverage (includes spilling something on it, etc.), and a free DESKJET D1560 PRINTER

Operating system: Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
Processor: Pentium(R) Dual-Core Mobile Processor T3200 (2.0 GHz)
Display: 15.4" diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Infinity Display (1280 x 800) MemoryFREE Upgrade to 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
Graphics card: Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
Hard drive: 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection PersonalizationHP Imprint Finish (Mesh) + Microphone + Webcam for HP BrightView Infinity Display KeyboardHP Color Matching Keyboard
Networking: Wireless-G Card
Modem Port: No Modem
Primary DVD/CD drive: SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
Primary battery: High Capacity 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery

I am not a gamer, but do use computer for heavy internet, multitasking, storing music/photos/movies etc. and burning music cds/dvds. Use computer everyday.

which one should i pick and why?

I am not interested in a Dell whatsoever

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1) Intel® Celeron® 900 (1MB cache/2.20GHz/800Mhz FSB)

Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic Edition SP1

Glossy, widescreen 15.6 inch display (1366×768)

8X CD / DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)

2GB2 Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 800MHz

160GB4 SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD

McAfee SecurityCenter, 30-Day Trial

Dell Wireless 1397 802.11g Half Mini-Card

4-cell battery

or this computer?

2) Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic with Service Pack 1 (32-bit)
Upgrade to Vista Premium and qualify for a FREE upgrade to Windows 7

AMD Sempron(TM) Processor for Notebook PCs SI-42 (2.1GHz, 512KB L2 Cache)

2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
Best for running Windows Vista Premium or Vista Ultimate

160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive

NVIDIA GeForce 8200M G

15.6" diagonal High Definition HP Brightview Display (1366×768)

LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support

built in microphone

wireless G card

6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Up to 2 hours, 45 minutes battery life

Microsoft(R) Works 9.0

free printer

what one would you rather have? i know not the best computers but if you had to pick….thanks!

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computer 1)

Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic with Service Pack 1 (32-bit)

AMD Sempron(TM) Processor for Notebook PCs SI-42 (2.1GHz, 512KB L2 Cache)

2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)

160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive

NVIDIA GeForce 8200M G

15.6" diagonal High Definition HP Brightview Display (1366×768)

LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support

Built in microphone

Wireless-G Card

6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery

Microsoft(R) Works 9.0

Free printer

computer 2)

Intel® Celeron® 900 (1MB cache/2.20GHz/800Mhz FSB)

Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic Edition SP1

Glossy, widescreen 15.6 inch display (1366×768)

8X CD / DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)

2GB2 Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 800MHz

160GB3 SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD

McAfee SecurityCenter, 30-Day Trial

Dell Wireless 1397 802.11g Half Mini-Card

4-cell battery

if these were your only two choices what one would it be? thanks!

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HP dv4t series

Color: Moonlight White

Operating system: Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (32-bit)

Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual-Core Mobile Processor T4200 (2.0 GHz)

Memory: FREE Upgrade to 3GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)

Hard drive: FREE Upgrade to 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection

Graphics card: Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD – For Pentium Processors

Display: 14.1" diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)

Primary optical drive: LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support

Personalization: Webcam Only

Networking: Wireless-G Card

Keyboard: HP Color Matching Keyboard

Primary battery: 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery

Modem: Port Modem 56k

Productivity software: Microsoft(R) Works 9.0

and a free printer

All for 7
Nope, I don’t ever play computer games. I use computers for music, music downloads, pictures, internet, movie watching, online video watching, and some school work. Nothing major.

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HP m9300t
Vista Home Premium
Quad processor Q6600 (2.4GHz)
3GB DDR2-800MHz
512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9500GS, DVI-I, VGA, HDMI
Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n & Bluetooth
320GB 7200 rpm SATA 3Gb/s hard drive
Blu-ray / HD DVD player & Lightscribe SuperMulti DVD burner
15-in-1 memory card reader, 2 USB, 1394, video, audio
Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer
HP wireless keyboard+optical mouse
Free HP Deskjet D1560 Printer
HP w2207h 22-inch Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor
2-year HP House Call Extended Service Plan
After Tax: ,831.51

XPS 420
Vista Home Premium
Quad processor Q6600 (2.4GHz)
3GB DDR2-800MHz
Dell USB Enhanced Multimedia Keyboard+Optical USB Mouse
22 inch SP2208WFP Wide Flat Panel with Webcam and Mic
ATI Radeon HD3870 512MB GDDR4
750GB – 7200RPM, SATA 3.0Gb/s, 16MB Cache
Dell 19 in 1 Media Reader w/ Bluetooth
Blu-ray Disc Combo (BD-ROM; DVD/CD Burner)
Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer
2Yr Ltd HW WRTY, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis, 24×7 Phone Support

After Tax: ,914.98
I don’t care about hard drive. I have plenty on external.
Please tell me why I should choose either one. Give reasons since both of them are similar. Thank you!
Well, I decided to go with Dell because of a big discount. Here’s the spec.

XPS 420

* – Intel® Core™ 2 Quad Processor Q9450 (12MB Cache,2.66GHz,1333FSB)

* – Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium w/ Digital Cable Support SP1

* – 4GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz – 4 DIMMs

* – Dell USB Enhanced Multimedia Keyboard

* – 22 inch SP2208WFP Wide Flat Panel with Webcam and Mic

* – ATI Radeon HD3870 512MB GDDR4

* – Dell 19 in 1 Media Reader with Bluetooth

* – Dell Premium Optical USB Mouse

* – Blu-ray Disc (BD) Combo (Reads BD and Writes to DVD/CD)

* – Sound Blaster® X-Fi™ XtremeGamer (D) Sound Card

* – Dell AX510 10W Attached Speaker for UltraSharp™ Flat Panel Monitors

* – 3Yr Ltd HW WRTY, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis, 24×7 Phone Support

Total: 14

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