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    HP DV9743cl or DELL 1720 for $1200.

    Discussion in 'HP' started by villager, Feb 7, 2008.

  1. villager

    villager Notebook Geek

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    I am planning to buy a notebook this week hopefully. What do you think of these two laptops? They are at Costco.com Come with 3 yr warranty when using a American Express card. Thanks

    $400 OFF
    Dell 1720 Jet Black
    Intel C2D T7250 2.0GHz
    3GB DDR2 160GB HDD DVDRW WebCam
    BlueTooth
    Wi-Fi 802.11a/g
    2-year Warranty
    $1,199.99
    Item # 127341
    Shipping & Handling included
    * 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive

    8X DVD/-RW Dual Layer Drive

    Graphics & Video:

    17" Wide Screen XGA+ Anti-Glare display(1440x900)

    * Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100

    Integrated 2.0 Megapixel WebCam - rich color pictures and video for chat, messaging and blogs.
    Dell Wireless Bluetooth connectivity -Synchronize calendars, contacts and tasks wirelessly between your notebook and a Bluetooth-enabled PDA or smartphone
    * Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 (802.11a/g, 54Mbps)
    * Integrated 10/100 Ethernet
    * Internal 56K fax modem

    OR HP
    $150 Off
    HP dv9743cl 17.0"W
    T7250 2.0GHz 3GB DDR2
    160GB HDD x 2
    Dual 160GB Hard Drives
    512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS
    Integrated Webcam
    $1,349.99
    Item # 252285
    Shipping & Handling: $20.41

    * 320GB (5,400RPM) SATA dual hard drive (160GB x 2)
    * LightScribe 8x DVD±RW drive with Double Layer Support
    Graphics & Video:
    * 17.0" WXGA+ BrightView widescreen display; 1440 x 900 native resolution
    * 512MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GS graphics
    Communications:
    Intel PRO/Wireless 4965AGN (802.11a/b/g/draft-N) WLAN
    Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN
    56K modem
     
    villager, Feb 7, 2008
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  2. Envision

    Envision Notebook Deity

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    I would go with the HP, it seems like it has more in it. The Dell has less HDD space, has the crappy intel integrated graphics, and Dell's still have the grainy screens.

    The HP is a better deal and the laptop has a lot more in it than the Dell. The only thing it looks like you'll be missing out on is the Bluetooth, but you can buy a USB bluetooth device if you really plan on using it.
     
    Envision, Feb 7, 2008
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