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    Pavilion G4t vs HP G42-410U questions

    Discussion in 'HP' started by redryanstud, Aug 12, 2011.

  1. redryanstud

    redryanstud Notebook Enthusiast

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    Are these essentially the same laptop but the G4t is the newer version with the latest sandy bridge processors?

    I ordered this

    Amazon.com: HP G42-410US 14-Inch Notebook PC (Black): Computers & Accessories

    On amazon for 479 shipped. I have done a little more research now and found I can buy a G4T direct from HP with these specs...

    charcoal grey
    Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-370M Processor (2.40 GHz, 3MB L3 Cache) + Intel(R) HD Graphics
    FREE Upgrade to 4GB DDR3 System Memory (1 Dimm)
    500GB 7200RPM Hard Drive
    No Additional Office Software
    No additional security software
    6-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery (standard) - Up to 4.25 hours of battery life +++
    14.0" diagonal High Definition HP BrightView LED Display (1366 x 768)
    SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
    HP Webcam with Integrated Digital Microphone
    802.11b/g/n WLAN
    Standard Keyboard
    HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope

    $479 shipped in a couple weeks.

    vs

    Intel Pentium Processor P6200(2b)(3)
    4GB DDR3 System Memory (2 DIMM) Maximum supported = 8GB
    320GB (7200RPM) Hard Drive (SATA)(7)
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
    Intel HD Graphics with up to 1969MB total graphics memory

    $479 shipped........


    I am trying to figure out if I should return the one I purchased off amazon (i havent even got it in the mail yet, should come any day) and buy direct through HP?

    Will I notice a big performance difference? Also, are these basically the same laptop? Is the G4T and the G42 the same exact laptop externally, but one just has the better specs??

    Help would be appreciated by anyone who know's a lot about HP laptops. I just got into the laptop world.
     
    redryanstud, Aug 12, 2011
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