F.A.O entwisi

[Tinkerbelle]

Hiya chuck, had loads of probs with that laptop over Christmas. Instead of sending a brand new one they just fitted a new motherboard that lasted for one day then died again The thing is they have offered to now send a brand new one but I don't know whether to tell them to stuff their laptop and shop else where. Can you pretty please have a look at the spec on these 2 laptops and tell me which is the best They are both Acer Aspire series

LAPTOP 1

Processor & Chipset:
Intel Pentium M 735A 1.7 GHz
Chipset Type: Mobile Intel 915GM Express

RAM:
Installed Size: 1 GB / 2 GB (max)
Technology: DDR II SDRAM - 533 MHz
Configuration Features: 2 x 512 MB

Cache Memory:
2 MB - L2 Cache

Hard Disk Drive:
80 GB

Optical Drive:
DVD±RW (+R double layer) - integratedDisplay:
Display Type: 15.4Inch TFT active matrix
Max Resolution: 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
Widescreen Display: Yes
Colour support: 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Features: CrystalBrite

Graphics:
Intel GMA 900

Interfaces:
3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A
1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
1 x audio - line-out/headphones - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x audio - line-in/microphone - mini-phone 3.5mm

Networking:
Networking: Network adapter
Wireless NIC: Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG
Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Wireless IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g,
Remote Management Protocol: DMI 2.0
Features: Acer SignalUp
Audio:
Audio Output: Sound card
Compliant Standards: Sound Blaster Pro
Audio Input: Microphone
Battery:
Technology: 4-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty: 1
Run Time (Up To): 2 hour(s)

Dimensions(WxDxH):
36.4 cm x 27.9 cm x 3.9 cm

Weight
2.9 kg

Operating System:
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition


Laptop 2

Processor TypeAMD Turion 64 MK36 Processor speed2000 mhzMemory Size512 mbMemory TypeDDR II Hard Drive Capacity80 GbOptical DrivesDVD Super Multi Dual Layer CD-ROM Speed24 xCD-RW Speed.24 xDVD-ROM Speed8 xDVD-RW Speed8 xScreen Size/Type15.4" WXGA Graphics Card TypeATI Radeon Xpress 1100M Graphics Memory128mb shared mbTV-outYesSound TypeSound Blaster pro Modem Type56k V.92 Wireless EnabledYesNo. of USB Connections3 No. of Firewire Connections0 Battery TypeLi-Ion Battery life (up to)2.50 hoursOperating systemWindows XP Media Centre edition Weight2.82 kgHeight33.8 mmWidth358 mmDepth269 mmColourBlack/Silver


TIA

[accymel]

Are the processors on both laptops the same???? Intel Pentimium M 1.7 Ghz & the AMD Turion mk36 ???

[Neil]

I could not comment on the speed difference in the CPU's.

Laptop 1 has twice the memory as laptop 2.

[entwisi]

CPU and Gfx chip on second far better, HD same, memory , cheap to upgrade,

If it was me Laptop 2. (mem is a LOAD easier and cheaper to upgrade than teh CPU and Gfx.)

Plus IIRC with media centre you should get a free upgrade to Vista (if you want it) in March/April ish

[accymel]

What is windows media vista?????

[lancsdave]

It's Microsofts newest version of screwing up your PC, the successor to XP

[Tinkerbelle]

Cheers for the info guys.

I know and trust Intel, what's this AMD Turion like?

Also the OS is Windows XP Media Edition on Laptop 2. What's that like, I'm only use to XP home?

I only use it for the internet and music, is the difference in memory likely to affect my usage?

[cherokee]

Originally Posted by lancsdave

It's Microsofts newest version of screwing up your PC, the successor to XP

I have the option to upgrade to the the basic vista when it becomes available and really dont know wether to bother??????????

[andrewb]

I'd wait a year until lots of bugs are found if I was you, unless you're dieing to get it installed

[entwisi]

For a non technical user I'd upgrade, They have been pushed to make it harder for hackers and phishing attacks so it will be of greater value.

For absolute stability most paople wait for SP1 however they have really pushed the beta testing program this time so hopefully it will be better than XP/Me etc were.

Tinks, AMD turion is 64 bit for a start, personally I like AMD CPUS, you tend to get more bang for your buck. With INtel you pay for a name and that silly ping ping ping ping adverts!

[Tinkerbelle]

Cheers entwisi

It's making more sense I think.