Help Me! Asus or HP? Which to buy?

by cedwhatev May 10, 2009 11:29AM PDT

OK, here's the thing. At the moment, I'm buying a laptop, but I'm spending no more than around 650.00 (CDN). I've narrowed it down to two choices:

Asus F80L-X2 Notebook PC, Bilingual - (Staples Special 497.00)

# 1.86GHz Intel Duo Core Processors T2390
# 3GB system memory
# 250GB 5400RPM SATA
# Super Multi optical disc drive
# Intel Crestline GL960 VGR card
# 14" WXGA (1280 x 800) LCD
# Windows Vista Home Premium
# 10/100 Fast Ethernet
# Fax modem
# 802.11 bgn
# Ports: 3 USB 2.0, 8-in-1 Card Reader/Express Card
# 6 cell battery
# 9.5"(H) x 13.4"(W) x 1.4"(D)
# 5.27lbs

Hewlett Packard Pavilion dv2-1027ca

# 1.60GHz AMD Athlon Neo processor for ultrathin notebooks MV-40 (512KB L2 Cache)
# Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic with Service Pack 1
# 2048MB DDR2 system memory
# 160GB (5400RPM) hard drive (SATA)
# ATI Radeon X1250 Graphics with 64MB Display Cache Memory AMD M690G with 64MB GDDR2 (sideport memory) with up to 896MB total graphics memory
# 12.1" Diagonal WXGA High-Definition( HP LED BrightView widescreen display (1280 x 800)
# Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
# Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN(10a)(13)
# Digital media includes 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader for Secure Digital cards, MultiMedia cards, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, or xD Picture cards(17a)
# Altec Lansing with SRS premium sound
# HP webcam with integrated microphone
# 92% full sized keyboard with touchpad and scroll zone
# Ports include 3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0, 1 headphone out port, 1 microphone-in port, 1 VGA (15-pin) port, 1 RJ -45 (LAN)
# 6-Cell Lithium-Ion battery
# 13.6"(H) x 16.5"(W) x 4.3"(D)
# 3.81lbs

Any ideas???

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We have an Asus fan in the forum.

by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator May 10, 2009 12:23PM PDT

But in the USA they are still in shakedown mode. I'm still seeing issues like http://forums.cnet.com/5208-6122_102-0.html?threadID=340119&tag=forums06;forum-threads and HP is turning around in warranty work in 10 or less days here barring bad weather, etc.

If you are in Europe I hear they do better. I have no explanation for this.
Bob

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Asus all the way.

by orlbuckeye May 10, 2009 11:03PM PDT

The Hp uses Vista basic and the Asus uses Vista Home premium and that right there assures the Asus af being better future proof with graphic capabilities.

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Netbook versus Notebook

by TimWoodChip Intel staff May 11, 2009 3:36AM PDT

What do you plan to do with a new notebook? If you are looking for a lightweight system that is good for just browsing and email, then a netbook will probably serve you well. The CNET reviews on the HP DV2 http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/hp-pavilion-dv2/4505-3121_7-33483187.html?ttag=rev_spon_prod&tag=mncol;lst suggest the HP will provide slightly better performance than netbooks with Intel Atom. But? if you are looking for a full featured notebook (more performance and capabilities) then I would go with the Asus. Also, look around for Asus models containing Pentium Dual-Core T3400 or T4200 processors. These processors are the most current and will provide better performance than the T2390.

TimWoodChip
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I'm thinking Netbook...

by cedwhatev May 11, 2009 5:16AM PDT

Thanks for the input, guys, but I've actually had my judgment swayed in the past 24 hours, as I am now considering purchasing a netbook. It's a toss up between the HP Mini 2140 (love it) or an Asus EeePC.... hmmm.. I'm really leaning towards the HP, despite the fact that the Asus is probably the better buy. Not 100% just yet.. I have a couple of days to think about it, as HP Canada is completely sold out at the moment of Minis.

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You might want to look at the new Acer

by orlbuckeye May 25, 2009 10:38PM PDT

with the 10.1 screen. It's getting good reviews. The Netbooks are getting closer and closer to low priced PC's.

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sugestion

by bgboss30 May 25, 2009 5:07PM PDT

I think asus is the better brand in comparision to h-p .and specs are also better than hp .if u want more detailed configuration u can visit anythinginit.com it has a comparision menu avaliable

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