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    Just purhcased Dell 1420 instead of HP dv2500t, did I do the right thing?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by DRTH_STi, Aug 3, 2007.

  1. DRTH_STi

    DRTH_STi can't.stop.buying.laptops

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    Hey everyone, I just bought the Dell 1420 w/

    T7500
    128 MB GeForce
    160 GB 7200
    1400 x 900 Screen
    2GB ram
    2.0 MP Web Cam
    DvDr
    Intel Wireless N
    Bluetooth
    Black Case

    All for $1180 SHIPPED. Did I do the right thing? I was going to get the Dv2500T but this is cheaper and better build quality because of the casing, more rugged. I went to best buy and look at the Verve version of the dv2500t and the thing screamed "hey look at me" like it's attention seeking or something. Although I did like the fact that it had lightscribe + fingerprint reader...

    Dv2500T however would have been 1350 Shipped so it would have been more expensive for less calibre parts.

    So in the end, you guys think I did the right thing?
     
    DRTH_STi, Aug 3, 2007
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  2. Jovan

    Jovan Notebook Consultant

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    good choice i myself was thinking of going with hp but the dv6500 but in the end purcahsed the 1520 :)
     
    Jovan, Aug 3, 2007
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  3. KillaHaZe

    KillaHaZe Notebook Consultant

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    definitely the right choice.

    HPs have bad quality and even look cheap. These new dells, despite having problems with noise, have better build quality.
     
    KillaHaZe, Aug 3, 2007
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  4. DRTH_STi

    DRTH_STi can't.stop.buying.laptops

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    good to know. it seems like everyone on these forums are buying these laptops.
    you guys with your 256 MB GForce....tsk tsk tsk... :)
    Yeah I opted for a smaller machine just for portability's sake. And really the only game i'll be playing on this machine would be starcraft 2 so it should run ok.
     
    DRTH_STi, Aug 3, 2007
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  5. skiwolf

    skiwolf Notebook Enthusiast

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    starcraft 2 better run ok on it... thats what ill be playing too, lol
     
    skiwolf, Aug 3, 2007
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  6. Mr.Brightside

    Mr.Brightside Notebook Evangelist

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    you made the best choice ;)
     
    Mr.Brightside, Aug 3, 2007
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  7. DRTH_STi

    DRTH_STi can't.stop.buying.laptops

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    but......
    what if I could get all this... (HP DV2500T) for only 1170?+tax)


    Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
    – Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor T7300 (2.00 GHz, 4 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
    – 14.1" WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)
    – 1GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
    – 319MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
    – HP Imprint (Radiance) + Fingerprint Reader + Webcam + Microphone
    – Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection and Bluetooth(TM)
    – FREE Upgrade from 120GB 5400RPM to 160GB 5400RPM!!
    – LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
    – No TV Tuner w/remote control
    – 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
     
    DRTH_STi, Aug 3, 2007
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  8. gt.paladin

    gt.paladin Notebook Enthusiast

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    The thing attracts me on dv6500 is its hdmi port.
     
    gt.paladin, Aug 3, 2007
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  9. theTORCH

    theTORCH Notebook Evangelist

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    SCII will run fine.

    its made by Blizzard, remember? they program their games to scale to the lowest of the low. :D
     
    theTORCH, Aug 3, 2007
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