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    decisions decisions

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by bangthedoor, Sep 21, 2006.

  1. bangthedoor

    bangthedoor Notebook Guru

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    yet an other one from me.
    This is what I would have the two configured as, what do poeple think?
    Personally they are
    cons:
    6214 has only the 6cell
    2425w video card is underclocked and i got no idea how to clock
    6214 has to have 2*512mb which will make upgrading in future more expensive

    pros:
    2425w has a bigger screen (and better resolution possibly) for photoshop and cad work.
    6214 has the smaller screen easier for carrying to and from university.
    2425w has built in finger scanner for added security and webcam.


    Zepto Znote 2425W - Multimedia - Extreme £724.00
    15.4" WXGA+ Crystal clear (2425W)
    2.00 GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo T7200 4MB
    1x1024MB DDR2 PC5300 - 667MHZ
    80GB 5400omdr. SATA Hitachi
    DVD-RW Dual Layer burner (Sony)
    Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG 54Mbit
    No operating system
    UK (United Kingdom) 2225/2425
    High Performance battery for 2x25W - 9 Cell
    12 months warr. (6 mths on battery); return to base, parts & labour


    Zepto Znote 6214W - Gamer - Extreme £717.00
    14" WXGA Crystal Clear 1280x768
    2.00 GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo T7200 4MB
    1024MB (2x512) DDR2 PC5300 - 667MHZ
    80GB 5400omdr. SATA Hitachi
    DVD-RW Dual Layer burner (Sony)
    Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG 54Mbit
    No operating system
    Built-in bluetooth
    UK (United Kingdom) 6X14W
    6 Cell Standard Battery
    12 months warr. (6 mths on battery); return to base, parts & labour



    Need help to decide guys. cheers
     
    bangthedoor, Sep 21, 2006
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  2. Juan Ker

    Juan Ker Notebook Consultant

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    my 6214 has 1x1gb ready for another

    also the 12 cell battery is coming soon
     
    Juan Ker, Sep 21, 2006
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  3. bangthedoor

    bangthedoor Notebook Guru

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    the 12cell is pushing it way out of my limit, also I could have the 2425w with the 1gb ram, cause Iam sure that I can afford the 7p extra above my budget
     
    bangthedoor, Sep 21, 2006
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  4. famous grouse

    famous grouse Notebook Evangelist

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    If you are moving it around get the 6214. It is far more portable than the 15.4" notebooks- in my opinion.
     
    famous grouse, Sep 21, 2006
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  5. bangthedoor

    bangthedoor Notebook Guru

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    whats the screen like?..not sure why I almost have two identical threads now. I'm sure I read somewhere that they are not quite up to what they should be
     
    bangthedoor, Sep 21, 2006
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  6. famous grouse

    famous grouse Notebook Evangelist

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    Yeh from what i have heard the matt screen is pretty poor but the the glossy job is pretty good. Viewing angles are good, no dead pixels, bright but there is a bit of light leakage but it is minimal.

    It really isnt as bad as some reviews have said.
     
    famous grouse, Sep 21, 2006
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  7. bangthedoor

    bangthedoor Notebook Guru

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    how can I change between the gloosy and matt? all is see is the 14" WXGA Crystal Clear 1280x768.
    Also since I see that you have it what "extras" d you get? eg play/pause buttons, finger scanner and what not?
    Also a bit of confusion in reviews, some say this GPU is underclocked othersay overclocked by 50MHz, any idea?

    how much is p&p?

    thanks for being so helpfull
     
    bangthedoor, Sep 21, 2006
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  8. choowchoow

    choowchoow Notebook Enthusiast

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    yeah i was also wondering about the screens, some people have been saying they can get a gloss screen for the 6214W but all i see in the options when ordering is the standard matt. there isn't any way to chang it. is the glossy really better than the matt?

    very confusing :confused:
     
    choowchoow, Sep 22, 2006
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  9. Juan Ker

    Juan Ker Notebook Consultant

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    theres nothing wrong with the matte, it works far better outside then any glossy
     
    Juan Ker, Sep 22, 2006
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  10. Plantman

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    there's no more matte screens on the lu site, wtf?
     
    Plantman, Sep 22, 2006
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