Hp vs. Hp

Hi,
Im trying to buy a HP notebook and I have come down to 2 deals in Bestbuy and Compusa.

Here they are:
1. HP Pavilion dv2415nr
1.8 GHz AMD Turion ™ 64 X2 Dual-Core TL-56
Cache 512KB+512KB L2 Cache
1024 MB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
Max supported 2048 MB
NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150 (UMA)
160 GB (5400RPM) SATA
LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support
14.1" WXGA High-Definition BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)
Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
802.11b/g WLAN
HP Imprint Finish & HP Pavilion Webcam with Integrated Microphone
Sound Altec Lansing
key compatible & 2 Quick Launch Buttons- HP Quick Play Menu and DVD
Touch Pad with On/Off button and dedicated vertical scroll Up/Down pad
PC Card Slots 1 ExpressCard/54 Slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)
Bestbuy for $649.99

2. HP Pavilion dv2415us
2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo processor T2450
Cache 2 MB L2 Cache
1024 MB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
2048 MB max supported
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (shared)
160GB (5400RPM) SATA
LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD±RW with Double Layer Support
14.1" WXGA High-Definition BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)
High speed 56k modem
Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection & Bluetooth
HP Imprint Finish & HP Pavilion WebCam with Integrated Microphone
Sound Altec Lansing
key compatible & 2 Quick Launch Buttons - HP Quick Play Menu and DVD
Touch Pad with On/Off button and dedicated vertical scroll Up/Down pad
PC Card Slots 1 ExpressCard/54 Slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)
At compusa for $649.99 after $250 rebate.


The difference really comes down to AMD vs Intel for cpu and Intel vs Nvidia for the graphics..

Which one should I go for??
Help Please

 

Well, the AMD + nVidia one will be much better for games. The Intel + Intel one will have slightly better battery life. Both processors will perform essentially the same.

 

cant tell you unless you say what u want it for, both will suck at games but the nvidia one will suck less

 

personally i choose the HP Pavilion dv2415us (number 2 - intel).

the first one will be better for games.

the second one is more powerful for everday use except gaming. better battery life, runs cooler, higher technology.

if you do games you won't buy those two anyway. both of them is not exactly a gaming machine.

and isn't the intel got better intergrated sound than AMD? intel HD?

 

The two processors are roughly the same speed. The Intel will run slightly cooler, and have maybe 10% more battery life.

And AMD's integrated sound and Intel's integrated sound solutions are pretty much the same, if you want amazing sound you'll have to get an external sound card and speakers anyway.

 

Thanks for the advice

I thoght about buying the Intel+intel , but it is $899.99 before the $250 rebate and it is way over my budget.

BUT, I built a dv2000t at Hp.com using a coupon and the price was $747.00(including tax)

Heres the spec.
HP Pavilion dv2000t

Intel Core Duo processor T2450 (2.0 GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 533MHz FSB)
1GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
HP Imprint Finish + Webcam + Microphone
160GB 5400RPM
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
High Capacity 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery

Its very similir to the #2 hp notebook I listed before, but I took out bluetooth and TV reomte and added in a High Capacity 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
How good is a a High Capacity 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery??


SO now, its either this one(dv2000) or the AMD+Nvidia(dv2415nr)

 

I think the high capacity battery gives something like an additional 16% battery life. I would still say the AMD + nVidia one is a better overall choice, though it does depend on what you're planning on using this laptop for. Perhaps fill out a FAQ in the What Notebook Should I Buy forum?