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    Please Help me in choosing the Laptop

    Discussion in 'HP' started by parag385, Oct 14, 2006.

  1. parag385

    parag385 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have zeroed it on 2 HP models. Please help in deciding which one should I buy. I don't have much use right now, so i would be using it for surfing net, watching movies and playing games. But after sometime i need that laptop for my MBA.

    HP Pavilion dv6114TX Notebook PC with Carry Case

    Specifications

    * Processor - Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2050 with Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology (1.60 GHz, 2 MB L2 Cache, 533 MHz FSB)
    * Operating system - Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005
    * Standard memory - 512MB DDR2 SDRAM (667MHZ)
    * Maximum memory - Upgradeable to 2GB
    * System memory - 512MB DDR2 SDRAM (667MHz), upgradeable to 2GB
    * Cache - 2MB Level-2 Cache
    * Hard drive - 80GB (5400 rpm)
    * Optical drive - SuperMulti Drive Dual Layer with LightScribe DVD±RW/±R
    * Graphics - NVIDIA GeForce® Go 7400 Dedicated Graphics (TurboCache 2.0 Technology upto 256 MB Video Memory)
    * Webcam and Microphones - 1.3 Megapixel Web Camera and Two Omni-directional microphones
    * Modem - High speed 56K modem
    * Network - Integrated 10/100 LAN Ethernet, Intel® PRO/Wireless 802.11 a/b/g integrated WLAN, integrated Bluetooth
    * Pre-installed software - Microsoft® Windows® Media Player, Microsoft® Works, Microsoft® Money, Muvee AutoProducer, Sonic Digital Media Plus, Symantec Norton AntiVirus-Virus Defnition File Update, Symantec Norton Internet Security (60 day live update, pre-install), HP QuickPlay, HP Photosmart Premier, Recovery Procedure -
    SoftThinks Recovery Disc Creator
    * Battery - 6-cell Lithium-Ion battery
    * Display - 15.4" colour WXGA BrightView
    * Pointing device - Touchpad pointing device with 2-way scroll
    * I/O interfaces - (1) 5-in-1 Digital Media Reader slot, (1) IEEE 1394 port, (1) S-video port, (1) VGA port, (1) Notebook Expansion Slot, (2) Headphone Jacks / Line Out, (1) Microphone line-in, (1) AC power adapter, (1) RJ-11, (1) RJ-45, (3) USB 2.0 ports
    * Security features - Kensington MicroSaver lock slot
    * PC card slots - (1) ExpressCard/54 Slot
    * Status display - System Power, NUM Lock, CAPS Lock, SCROLL Lock, Battery Charging, HDD/Optical activity, Media Slot, Mute, Wireless
    * Audio - Altec Lansing branded speakers, Hardware volume control and mute button
    * Keyboard - Full-sized keyboard with touchpad, 86 Keys layout, 12 Function Keys
    * Accessories - HP Mobile ExpressCard Remote Control
    * Dimensions (H x W x D) - 1.59 x 14.05 x 10.1 inches
    Note: Height varies depending upon where on the notebook the measurement is made
    * Weight - 2.76kg - may vary, depending on configuration and components


    PRICE : Rs. 58990 (appox US$1268)


    HP Pavilion dv2117TX Notebook PC with Carry Case

    Specifications

    * Processor - Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2050 with Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology (1.60 GHz, 2 MB L2 Cache, 533 MHz FSB)
    * Operating system - Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005
    * Standard memory - 1GB (2 x 512MB) DDR2 SDRAM (667MHZ)
    * Maximum memory - Upgradeable to 2GB
    * System memory - 1GB (2 x 512MB) DDR2 SDRAM (667MHz), upgradeable to 2GB
    * Cache - 2MB Level-2 Cache
    * Hard drive - 100GB (5400 rpm)
    * Optical drive - SuperMulti Drive Dual Layer with LightScribe DVD±RW/±R
    * Graphics - NVIDIA GeForce® Go 7200 Dedicated Graphics (TurboCache 2.0 Technology upto 128 MB Video Memory)
    * Webcam and Microphones - 1.3 Megapixel Web Camera and Two Omni-directional microphones
    * Modem - High speed 56K modem
    * Network - Integrated 10/100 LAN Ethernet, Intel® PRO/Wireless 802.11 a/b/g integrated WLAN, integrated Bluetooth
    * Pre-installed software - Microsoft® Windows® Media Player, Microsoft® Works, Microsoft® Money, Muvee AutoProducer, Sonic Digital Media Plus, Symantec Norton AntiVirus-Virus Defnition File Update, Symantec Norton Internet Security (60 day live update, pre-install), HP QuickPlay, HP Photosmart Premier, Recovery Procedure -
    SoftThinks Recovery Disc Creator
    * Battery - 6-cell Lithium-Ion battery
    * Display - 14.1" colour WXGA BrightView
    * Pointing device - Touchpad pointing device with 2-way scroll
    * I/O interfaces - (1) 5-in-1 Digital Media Reader slot, (1) IEEE 1394 port, (1) S-video port, (1) VGA port, (1) Notebook Expansion Slot, (2) Headphone Jacks / Line Out, (1) Microphone line-in, (1) AC power adapter, (1) RJ-11, (1) RJ-45, (3) USB 2.0 ports
    * Security features - Kensington MicroSaver lock slot
    * PC card slots - (1) ExpressCard/54 Slot
    * Status display - System Power, NUM Lock, CAPS Lock, SCROLL Lock, Battery Charging, HDD/Optical activity, Media Slot, Mute, Wireless
    * Audio - Altec Lansing branded speakers, Hardware volume control and mute button
    * Keyboard - Full-sized keyboard with touchpad, 86 Keys layout, 12 Function Keys
    * Accessories - HP Mobile ExpressCard Remote Control
    * Dimensions (H x W x D) - 1.02 x 13.14 x 9.33 inches
    Note: Height varies depending upon where on the notebook the measurement is made
    * Weight - 2.48kg - may vary, depending on configuration and components


    PRICE : Rs. 62990 (appox US$1355)

    EXCHANGE RATE IS US$ 1 = INDIAN RUPPEE 46.5

    AND 512MB RAM COST Rs.5000(appox US$108)

    PLEASE TELL ME WHICH LAPTOP SHOULD I CHOOSE.
     
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    What are you going to do with it? The dv2000 will be a little more portable.