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    Help again with Vostro!

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Chargergrrl, Dec 1, 2007.

  1. Chargergrrl

    Chargergrrl Newbie

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    I'm in search of a very basic laptop for about $600.

    Can't decide between these two:

    Vostro 1500 (from outlet)- $634
    Vostro 1400 (NEW)- $654

    Both configurations have this in common: intel core 2 duo T5270, 2GB ram
    The 1500 has a 160GB hard drive & intel graphics card
    The 1400 has a 120GB hard drive & NVDIA graphics card

    I know it's only a $20 difference, but which would you choose??
     
    Chargergrrl, Dec 1, 2007
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  2. Chargergrrl

    Chargergrrl Newbie

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    I should add this this will only be used for internet surfing and storing music & pics. No gaming, movie watching, etc...
     
    Chargergrrl, Dec 1, 2007
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    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    id take the 1400.
     
    nizzy1115, Dec 1, 2007
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    eyepwnuall Notebook Consultant

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    Yep, i would get the 1400 also.
     
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    DeusEx Notebook Evangelist

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    1400...............
     
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    scenery Notebook Guru

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    I would go with the 1400. You can always buy an external hard drive if you end up needing more space, but you can never upgrade the graphics card. Even if you don't plan on gaming, a discrete graphics card will add to the longevity of your system.
     
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  7. Chargergrrl

    Chargergrrl Newbie

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    so the 1400, huh?

    is it 'cause:
    - it's brand-spankin' new
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    - has a superior graphics card?

    another 1500 with 160GB hard drive, 1GB RAM, C2D 1.4, AND the NVIDIA card for the same price($634) as the 1500config i mentioned above just popped up on the outlet...
     
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  8. theroyalwe

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    I'd actually say go with the first 1500.

    because you said you will never use it for games etc. I also figure you probably won't want to carry around an external drive to go with it. and since you are planning on using it for movies/music storage the extra 40gb may actually be more useful than a better graphics card that you are unlikely to use.

    however... the size difference may actually be something important to you... I'd go to a kiosk and lay hands on both sizes just to be sure. we're not exactly comparing apples to apples.
     
    theroyalwe, Dec 1, 2007
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  9. spacoli

    spacoli Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just bought a 1500 for the same usage you described. The config you described in the above quote is similar to mine other than I upgrade to a 200 gig 7200 HD for $55. (seamed reasonable and worht it) and 2g ram was in the price. I stuck with XP, if you do the same 1 g ram will be ok and could be added later if need be.

    Read some of the Vostro reviews and discussions they were very helpful to me.

    I'm have a few quirks with IE errors but they are minor.
    I'm very happy with my first notebook purchase so far.
     
    spacoli, Dec 1, 2007
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