To Vostro 1700 ......... or Inspiron 1720??

I really like the all black looks of the Vostro's, but I was wondering if it is painted or is it solid black plastic? I was just wondering if it would show signs of wear like other silver Dells I have had before.

That would be the deciding factor for me know as I am about to order one or the other. Hardware - wise I would make out a little better with the I-1720 than the Vostro, the 7200 RPM hard drive comes at a premium with the V.

Other than that a similarly configured Vostro is only slightly more expensive (just a few$$) than an identically equipped 1720.

 

i think its painted

 

The Vostro is more expensive?!

IMO get whichever is cheaper. They really are exactly the same, really. Only difference is LOOKS.

 

I've got the Vostro 1700 and I can't really tell if it's painted or solid black plastic. If I had to guess, I'd say the exterior is black molded plastic and the interior is painted. I say this because the exterior is just a flat black (actually a very dark gray) and the palm rest seems to have a little bit of a sparkle to it. Either way it's a high quality job out of the box. I got the Vostro because I was able to save about $350 off a comparably equipped Inspiron by talking to my small business rep...

 

If you compare the same exact configuration, the 7200 rpm hard drive is 325$ more.

 

everyone here says that the vostro is cheaper. go figure!!!

 

Try understanding my post first before reacting. I only said "the Vostro is more expensive?!" because it used to be the cheaper laptop between the two [Vostro and Inspiron].

I didn't say the Vostro is cheaper. I said get whichever is cheaper. In the OP's case, as he mentioned, the Inspiron is cheaper, therefore he should get it.