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Question

Laptop buying advice

May 20, 2017 1:22PM PDT

I am confused between these two machines: dell vostro 3468 vs hp ay554tu..

I wil be using it fir web browsing and study and occasional entertainment. please advise me i a a nooB

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By default.
May 20, 2017 2:06PM PDT

My choice is Dell. Longer story about HP, my new HP laptop and HP not covering a product defect. On top of that not repairing a laptop broken in their care.

They walked and are considered forever an untrustworthy supplier.

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My Advice
May 21, 2017 7:02PM PDT

Well, since you would use it only for surfing and media entertainment, i guess you have to choose Dell because it has better efficiency on running newest processor.

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HP vs. DELL
May 21, 2017 9:47PM PDT

Have you looked at reviews for each device online? There's probably at least 20 reviews that exist (for each) online. If you're mainly using it for browsing, studying, and entertainment purposes, go for the cheaper price.

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HP Spectre 13
May 22, 2017 12:39AM PDT

CPU: 2.5GHz Intel Core i7-6500U (dual-core, 4MB cache, up to 3.1GHz with Turbo Boost)
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 520.
RAM: 8GB LPDDR3 SDRAM (1,866MHz)
Screen: 13.3-inch, 1,920 x 1,080 FHD IPS UWVA BrightView Corning Gorilla Glass WLED-backlit display.