Choosing between 2 laptops

[Muncher]

Both are $699. I'd prefer a Toshiba, but these comes with at least some Office software ... which one would you choose? The Sempron has 2GHz but I don't like FS much.

1. Compact Presario - Celeron processor:
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Intel Celeron M Processor 420 Processor and 1.6GHz Processor Speed

14.1" WXGA High-Definition BrightView Widescreen Display with 1280 x 800 Resolution

80GB SATA (5400 RPM)

1024MB DDR2 memory for multitasking power, expandable to 2048MB.

8X Super Multi Double Layer DVD+/-R/RW Drive

Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)

Weighs only 2.4 kg and measures just 3.9 cm thin for easy portability.

Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 operating system preinstalled; software package includes Microsoft Works, Microsoft Money, Microsoft MSN Encarta Plus and many more.

Interfaces: 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x Headphone Out, 1 x Microphone-In, 1 x VGA (15-Pin), 1 x TV-Out (S-video), 1 x RJ-11 (Modem), 1 x RJ-45 (LAN), 1 x Notebook Expansion Port

2. Compaq Presario - Sempron processor:Mfr. Part Number: RG327UA#ABL
Processor Type AMD Sempron 3300+
Screen Size 15.4"
RAM (Preloaded / Maximum) 1024MB 333MHz DDR (Exp. To 2048MB)
Hard Drive 80GB (5400RPM)
Optical Drives 8X Super Multi DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer
Graphics ATI Radeon Xpress 200M
Average Battery Life Info Not Available
Product Weight 2.94 kg
Audio Type Altec Lansing
Battery Type Lithium-Ion
Cache 28KB L2
Fax/Modem 56K V.90
I/O Ports See The Features Section
Included In Box 65W AC Adapter, Lithium-Ion Battery
Network Card See The Features Section
Other Software See The Features Section
PC Card Slots 1 ExpressCard/54
Pointing Device Touchpad
Preloaded Operating System Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2
Processor Speed 2.0GHz
Product Dimensions 10.12(W) x 2.54(H) x 25.91(D) cm
Removable Storage No
Screen Type WXGA
Speakers Info Not Available
System Bus 1600MHz
Warranty 1 Year Parts & Labour Limited

Rebate on Corel Wordperfect
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[Max_Dealing]

I like the Compaq Presario because of the AMD processor. I have good experance with AMD's over Intel. My sisters Celeron 1.6ghz seemed slow.

Also the presario has a Graphics ATI Radeon Xpress 200M. I do not see a listing for the other one.

[Impossibles]

I wouldn't choose a lappy based on the office software it does/doesn't come with. You can 'find' that very easy.

I would lean towards the first because of the 14" screen. My GF just bought a 15" Acer with similar specs except faster processor for the same price (the one BB has at $799 right now). Our only regret is 15" is a tad on the big side. Not as portable as you'd like a laptop to be.

[Bunkhouse]

You should check out the Lenovo's Pre-Boxing sale. Has some decent priced laptops, and several come with 3 year warrenties.

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/s...d.php?t=377379

[Cyber6]

A celeron or a sempron for $699 ????


I am sorry, I wouldn't choose either one of them.



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[Chrispy]

A celeron or a sempron for $699 ????


I am sorry, I wouldn't choose either one of them.



C.

I agree with 2 things...
1) Sempron/Celeron for $699 = bad deal...especially at this time of year, there's better deals to be had.

2) Check Lenovo's pre-boxing day sale. Some awesome machines at great prices - can't beat IBM's quality and 3 year support/warranty.

[aximrocks]

A celeron or a sempron for $699 ????

what's wrong with sempron? Sempron has half the cache of Athlon 64. It runs as fast as the Athlon 64!

[Cyber6]

what's wrong with sempron? Sempron has half the cache of Athlon 64. It runs as fast as the Athlon 64!

There is nothing wrong with a Sempron laptop for $299.


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