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    V2s or Dell inspiron 1420?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by DRTH_STi, Aug 8, 2007.

  1. DRTH_STi

    DRTH_STi can't.stop.buying.laptops

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    Undecided at the moment.

    I can get a similarly config'd processors,128mb vid card, 160gb 7200 rpm drive, 2.0mp webcam...yada ALL from the INsprion 1420 for:
    1100.

    The V2 is the same processor, does it have a better video card? Why else would I buy it over the Inspiron?
    The v2 is like 600 more for what really?

    -Thanks!
     
    DRTH_STi, Aug 8, 2007
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  2. DRTH_STi

    DRTH_STi can't.stop.buying.laptops

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    Tough tough decision...
     
    DRTH_STi, Aug 8, 2007
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  3. Jonno000

    Jonno000 Notebook Consultant

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    The V2 will have better build quality, but it pretty much depends if that and a better gpu are worth $600 to you.
     
    Jonno000, Aug 8, 2007
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  4. mujtaba

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    The ASUS support is much better.
    The build quality and the GPU are better.Things like the e-Sata, and potentially better screen AFAIK.
     
    mujtaba, Aug 8, 2007
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  5. Psi Kappa

    Psi Kappa Notebook Enthusiast

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    Quality of V2S beats the Dell hands down. Plus ASUS has great service and warranty.
     
    Psi Kappa, Aug 8, 2007
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  6. DRTH_STi

    DRTH_STi can't.stop.buying.laptops

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    Is the Nvidia GForce discrete vid card on the Dell 1420 the same as the Asus v2s?
     
    DRTH_STi, Aug 8, 2007
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  7. Bona Fide

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    The V2S is miles ahead of the 1420 in terms of quality and support. It also has a more powerful video card, eSATA, HDMI, better looks (subjective), and a global hardware warranty, to name a few things.



    Or you could get the Dell.
     
    Bona Fide, Aug 8, 2007
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  8. DRTH_STi

    DRTH_STi can't.stop.buying.laptops

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    Is it really a more powerful video card? Last time I checked they both nave the Geforce 8600GS?
     
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    The 1420 comes with an 8400GS and the V2S has an 8600GS.
     
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  10. DRTH_STi

    DRTH_STi can't.stop.buying.laptops

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    ohhhhhh ok. Thanks
     
    DRTH_STi, Aug 8, 2007
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  11. DRTH_STi

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    I guess the concensus is that beyond: fingerprint reader, extra graphics, sHDMI, wivel webcam...the 1420 is the same as the V2S?
     
    DRTH_STi, Aug 8, 2007
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  12. Ataranea

    Ataranea Notebook Evangelist

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    Asus is gonna be a better investment in my opinion, better quality could mean better life span. I would always suggest Asus over Dell, imo, I dont like the Dells...they feel very plastic and weak. Compared to the Asus V2s. And the Asus has a better resolution and it looks better overall.
     
    Ataranea, Aug 8, 2007
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  13. Bona Fide

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    QUALITY, SERVICE, AND SUPPORT

    Seriously, it's worth paying the extra money just for that.
     
    Bona Fide, Aug 8, 2007
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  14. JCMS

    JCMS Notebook Prophet

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    And the V2S has way better look.

    Plus, the V1S is spill proof
     
    JCMS, Aug 8, 2007
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  15. ilikeicehockey

    ilikeicehockey Notebook Evangelist

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    as well, 2 batteries, 6+9 cell so longer battery life and all the above stuff metnioned before
     
    ilikeicehockey, Aug 8, 2007
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  16. waterwagen

    waterwagen Notebook Guru

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    Yeah, that 9-cell alone is worth well over a hundred dollars. Plus, if you've ever used an Inspiron laptop before you know that it's chassis is crap. I will never, ever buy that plasticy, flexy mass of Dell.
     
    waterwagen, Aug 9, 2007
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