Which is better suited for me?

I'm having trouble choosing the laptop that will better suited for my needs. This will be a college laptop and I'm wanting it to last a few years. It will be used everyday for basic computing like MS Word, browsing internet, iTunes/iPod, minor photo editing (not photoshop), watching DVD's, nothing too crazy here. I have found a few on Dell Outlet, but am unsure of what I should get. What do you suggest and why?

Option 1- Dell Inspiron 1525 $609
- Intel Core 2 Duo T5250 (1.5GHz/667Mhz FSB/2MB cache)
- 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM 677MHz (2 DIMMs)
- 250 GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
- 1390 Wireless Card
- 6 Cell Battery
- 15.4 WXGA Laptop Screen Display with TrueLife
- 8X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability
- Windowns Vista Home Basic

Option 2- Dell Inpiron 1525 $659
- Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 (2.0GHz/800Mhz FSB/2MB cache)
- 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM 677MHz (2 DIMMs)
- 250 GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
- 3945 802.11a/g Wireless Mini Card
- 6 Cell Battery
- 15.4 WXGA Laptop Screen Display with TrueLife
- Windows Vista Home Basic

Option 3- Dell Vostro 1500 $589
- Intel Core 2 Duo T5470 (1.6GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
- 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz (2 DIMMs)
- 160 GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
- 8X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability
- Dell 1395 802.11G Wireless Mini Card
- 6 Cell Battery
- 15.4 inch WXGA Laptop Screen
- Windows XP Home

Option 4- Dell Vostro 1400 $649
- Intel Core 2 Duo T5670 (1.8GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
- 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz (2 DIMMs)
- 250 GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
- 8X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability
- Dell 1505 Wireless-N
- 6 Cell Battery
- 14.1 inch WXGA Laptop Screen
- Windows Vista Home Basic

Option 5- Dell Vostro 1400 $649
- Intel Core 2 Duo T5470 (1.6GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
- 3 GB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz (2 DIMMs)
- 160 GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
- 8X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability
- 6 Cell Battery
- Dell 1505 Wireless-N
- Bluetooth Wireless Card 355
- 14.1 inch WXGA Laptop Screen
- Windows XP Home

**- All have intergrated graphics- Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100

 

option as all the other processors are getting REALLY old for new laptops, that processor should do fine for standard usage. 2gb should be ok too, and screen size is good. wireless is ok too.

if you play any games, dont get that graphics card, other then that, price size it should be ok

 

neither one is good for you... get the hp note or asus eeepc.

 

I think he needs a full laptop before buying a sub notebook. I think a 14" laptop is the best choice...you can check out the latitudes too...the new E series comes out real soon and they are going to be really really awesome laptops.

 

I would recommend option #2 from that list. Because the screen size is normal, it's a common laptop, it will suit all your needs just fine, and the processor is nice compared to some of the others. Though in reality, all those processors are just fine for your needs. Hell a pentium 4 would be plenty fine for what you plan to do with your computer. So with that in mind go for the cheapest on the list. I would pick option two out of that list if i had to pick one.

 

I'd pick #2. The faster processor means the laptop will be a little perkier.

 

I forgot to vote...option 5

 

I'd look into Latitudes as well. They come with 3 year warranties, and are a lot sturdier than the Inspiron's, and it seems they have better hinges. If you plan to be taking it to class, I'd definitely look into the Latitude then.