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Need Help choosing a Laptop

by Eagle6A Feb 3, 2009 4:34PM PST

Hi: I am looking for a Laptop it will not be my primary computer. I have a desktop now that I use for that.
I have narrowed my choices down to.

1)Acer AS5735-6694 4GBDDR2, Vista Home Premium,Intel Centrino Core 2 Duo Processor T6400 15.4 $549.00

2.Toshiba Satellite L305 55924 2GB Ram Intel Pentium T3400 processor
2 GB RAM (4 GB max)Intel GMA X4500M graphics (up to 830 MB total available memory Vista Home Premium $569.00

3. Dell Vostro 1510, Intel Core 2 Duo T5670, 1.8GHz, 800MHz FSB, 2M L2 Cache,Vista Home Premium 2GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 DIMM 256MB NVIDIA#174; GeForce#153; 8400M GS Graphics Customized around high $600 range.

The differences between them are The Acer is 64Bit and non dedicated graphics.

The Toshiba is also non dedicated graphics.

The Dell is dedicated graphics and is a Business Model even though for Home use.Also the Dell has a CD Burner but not a Dvd Burner.
Anyone have any experience with any of these models or any other ones that you can suggest.
Thanks alot.

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The 8400m is NO SALE.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Feb 3, 2009 10:59PM PST
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Thanks
by Eagle6A Feb 4, 2009 4:24AM PST

Thanks Bob for that info. I guess the Dell salesperson forgot to mention that
when he suggested that graphics card -) Guess Dell is not what they used to be.
A couple of questions if you do not mind.
1 I looked over the System info for the Acer again and being that the graphics card is not dedicated,Will it use more memory from the system?
2 Windows vista home premium 64 Bit are there many compatability issues still
around, Example Anti Virus , Firewall.etc.
Thanks again for your heads up re:8400m

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You didn't tell enough.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Feb 4, 2009 4:51AM PST

Why is the graphics an issue? These are laptops not gaming machines so unless you post "I want to run the latest 3D games" I'll lean to a laptop with better battery time and what most will use a laptop for.

About Vista 64 compatibility. That's discussed already all over. In short for the firewall, AV you get Vista 64 versions. At least there are free ones out.

"still" = ALWAYS!!! People are still wondering if they will ever issue an OS that will run DOS to today's Windows applications without worry.
Bob

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Didn't tell enough
by Eagle6A Feb 4, 2009 5:41AM PST

Hi Bob: In response to your post I will be using this Laptop for surfing the web,e mail,downloading music occasionally, and using it to put some of my Digital Camera pictures on.Just basic computing I can say.
I just had read some blogs and message boards that users were suggesting dedicated graphics because after awhile they claimed the computer would slow down.But as I said I am not a gamer the only games I would have on it would be the basic MS ones and Snood, Zuma and DX Ball. That's about all.
Thanks

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Zuma runs fine on my netbook.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Feb 4, 2009 5:57AM PST

I have the Acer Aspire One and your list could pummel that. I didn't try Zuma.

I'd opt for battery time over a hot 3D chipset.
Bob

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Choices
by Phil Crase Feb 3, 2009 11:13PM PST

For the money the first one has the others beat by virtue of processor and memory, hands down.

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Torn
by Edster21 Feb 5, 2009 3:10AM PST

What do yoiu guys think about Toshiba Satellite A305-S6916

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