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    Novatech x50 vs pcspecialist similar spec

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by davey_C, Oct 16, 2008.

  1. davey_C

    davey_C Notebook Guru

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    trying to decide between the x50(not pro)and this spec for almost £180 pound difference!

    Display
    15.4 INCH WIDESCREEN DISPLAY (1440 X 900) - GLARE & ANTI-REFLECTION
    Processor (CPU)
    INTEL® Core 2 Duo P8600 (2 X 2.40GHz) 1066MHz FSB/3MB L2 Cache
    Memory (RAM)
    4GB CORSAIR DDR2 667MHz - LIFETIME WARRANTY! (2x2GB)
    Operating System
    NO OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIRED
    USB Options
    3 x USB 2.0 PORTS
    Bluetooth & Infrared Options
    NONE
    Memory - Hard Disk
    160GB SERIAL ATA II HARD DRIVE WITH 8MB CACHE (7,200rpm)
    CD/DVD Drive
    8x SATA DVD±R/RW/Dual Layer (+ 24x CD-RW)
    Graphics Card
    512MB GEFORCE 9600GT + HDMI, D-SUB & S-VIDEO IN
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC268 2 Channel High Definition Audio + MIC IN/Phones Out
    Modem & Mobile Broadband
    INTEGRATED 56KBPS V92 MODEM
    Network Facilities

    Diffrences are the pcspecialist 9600 is GDDR2 Ram as the resolution is not as good.

    And the x590 can be upgraded to 8gigs of ram

    Please help me choose is price difference worth it!?!?!
     
    davey_C, Oct 16, 2008
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  2. henrybutt

    henrybutt Notebook Consultant

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    The main differences between them are the X50 has a higher resolution screen, DDR3 graphics and windows sideshow. It also has a rather nice paint finish :)

    I don't personally like the aesthetics of the JFL90 (Pc Specialist one)... it looks very boring and has a strange port layout. it would probably ahve slightly better build quality than the X50 though.

    I would personally not buy either and save up a bit more money and buy this http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/range.html?t=nb&c=all&r=X70 . The build of the X70 is fantastic, it has fantastic performance, great aesthetics and is one of the best 15.4" notebooks that you can buy :)
     
    henrybutt, Oct 18, 2008
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  3. camembert

    camembert Newbie

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    Second Henry's recommendation. Snagged one of those and it's sublime.
     
    camembert, Oct 26, 2008
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  4. henrybutt

    henrybutt Notebook Consultant

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    Glad to hear you're happy with it! :)
     
    henrybutt, Oct 28, 2008
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