is this a hot deal for a laptop HP at bestbuy $1099

[Princess]

Which one out of these two are better or a better deal?

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?
logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10076933&catid=20354

On Sale: $1,099.99

You Save: $300.00

HP Pavilion DV5226CA 15.4" Intel Core Duo T2050 1.60GHz Laptop

The HP Pavilion DV5226CA is a versatile laptop with full functionality. It is equipped with Intel Core Duo T2050 processor, 1.5GB RAM and 120GB SATA hard drive. Surf the net, send E-mail and complete computing tasks using a 15.4" Widescreen High Definition BrightView display or burn DVDs with its Super Multi DVD drive.
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Intel Core Duo T2050 Processor & 1.60GHz Processor Speed


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

120GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)

1536MB 667MHz DDR2 memory for multitasking power, expandable up to 2GB.

Super Multi 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support

Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection, Integrated 10/100 RJ45 LAN

6-In-1 Integrated Digital Media Reader (for Secure Digital, MultiMedia, Memory Sticks, Memory Stick Pro, SmartMedia or xD Picture Cards)

PC Card Slots: 1 x ExpressCard/54 Slot (also supports ExpressCard/34) & 1 x Type I/II 32-bit Card Bus (also support 16-bit)

I/O Ports: 3 x Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0; 1 x Headphone Out with SPDIF Digital Audio; 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 Laptop Expansion Port 2; 1 x IEEE 1394 Firewire (4-pin); 1 x Consumer IR

Included In Box: 65W AC Adapter, 6 Cell Lithium-Ion Battery, HP Mobile Remote Control, HP Stereo Earbud Headphones

Weighs only 2.94 kg and measures just 3.50 cm thin for easy portability.

HP Mobile Remote Control, Mobile Stereo Earbud Headphones, HP Quickplay

MS Windows XP Home Edition with SP2 operating system preinstalled; software package includes MS Works, MS Money, MS Encarta Plus and more.
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Product Details

Web Code: 10076933
Mfr. Part Number: EZ413UA#ABL
Processor Type Intel Core Duo T2050
Screen Size 15.4"
RAM (Preloaded / Maximum) 1536MB DDR2 667MHz (Exp To 2GB)
Hard Drive 120GB SATA (5400RPM)
Optical Drives Super Multi 8X DVD±R/RW w/ Double Layer
Graphics Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Average Battery Life Up To 3 Hours
Product Weight 2.94 kg
Audio Type Altec Lansing
Battery Type 6-Cell Lithium-Ion
Cache 2MB L2
Fax/Modem High Speed 56K
I/O Ports See The Features Section
Included In Box See The Features Section
Network Card See The Features Section
Other Software MS Works, MS money, MS Encarta Plus
PC Card Slots See The Features Section
Pointing Device Touchpad With Dedicated Vertical Scroll
Preloaded Operating System MS Windows XP Home Edition + SP2
Processor Speed 1.60GHz
Product Dimensions 35.81(W) x 3.50(H) x 26.41(D) cm
Removable Storage 6-In-1 Integrated Digital Media Reader
Screen Type WXGA High-Definition BrightView Display
Speakers Altec Lansing
System Bus 533MHz Front-Side Bus
Warranty 1 Year Parts & Labour


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HP Pavilion DV5240CA 15.4" AMD Turion 64 ML-37 2.0GHz Media Center Laptop

The HP Pavilion DV5240CA is the ultimate entertainment laptop. The 15.4" widescreen display delivers rich, lush colour and dazzling high-definition detail. The HP ExpressCard analog TV tuner/PVR with MCE remote allows you to record your favourite TV programs and control functions from the remote. Plus, it is powered by AMD Turion 64 ML-37 processor, 1GB RAM and 120GB hard drive storage.
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AMD Turion 64 Mobile Technology ML-37 Processor & 2.0Hz Processor Speed

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

120GB Hard Drive (4200RPM)

1024MB 333MHz DDR memory for multitasking power, expandable to 2GB.

LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support

54g 802.11b/g WLAN with 125HSM / SpeedBooster Support, Integrated 10/100 RJ-45 LAN

Weighs only 2.94 kg and measures just 3.50 cm thin for easy portability.

6-In-1 Integrated Digital Media Reader (Secure Digital, MultiMedia, Memory Sticks, Memory Stick Pro, SmartMedia, xD Picture Cards)

PC Card Slots: 1 x ExpressCard/54 Slot (also supports ExpressCard/34), 1 x Type I/II 32-bit Card Bus (also support 16-bit)

I/O Ports: 3 x Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0; 1 x Headphone Out w/SPDIF Digital Audio; 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 Laptop Expansion Port 2; 1 x IEEE 1394 Firewire (4-pin); 1 x Consumer IR

Included In Box: 65W AC Adapter, 6-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery, HP Mobile Remote Control, HP Stereo Earbud Headphones, HP ExpressCard Analog TV Tuner/PVR with MCE Remote

MS Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system preinstalled; software package includes MS Works, MS Money, MS Encarta Plus and more
Please Note: This product only contains English operating instructions and system software.


Product Details

Web Code: 10077041
Mfr. Part Number: EZ537UA#ABL
Processor Type AMD Turion 64 ML-37
Screen Size 15.4"
RAM (Preloaded / Maximum) 1024MB DDR (Exp. To 2GB)
Hard Drive 120GB (4200RPM)
Optical Drives LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD±R/RW
Graphics ATI Radeon Xpress 200M
Average Battery Life Up To 3 Hours
Product Weight 2.94 kg
Audio Type Altec Lansing
Battery Type 6-Cell Lithium-Ion
Cache 1MB L2
Fax/Modem High Speed 56K
I/O Ports See The Features Section
Included In Box See The Features Section
Network Card See The Features Section
Other Software MS Works, MS Money, MS Encarta Plus
PC Card Slots See The Features Section
Pointing Device Touchpad With Dedicated Vertical Scroll
Preloaded Operating System MS Windows XP Media Center Edition
Processor Speed 2.0GHz
Product Dimensions 35.81(W) x 3.50(H) x 26.41(D) cm
Removable Storage 6-In-1 Integrated Digital Media Reader
Screen Type WXGA High-Definition BrightView Display
Speakers Altec Lansing
System Bus Up To 1600MHz
Warranty 1 Year Parts & Labour Limited

[hamhead]

NOT hot. Get the dell inspiron 6400 with Core 2 Duo and ATI X1400 graphics for the same price.

[Princess]

but ppl say dell sucks. is that true?

[hondansx]

but ppl say dell sucks. is that true?

YMMV really.
I've heard Dells have the highest 'send-back to mfg' rate, but at the same time, most, if not all, schools and universities use Dells, and they're basically up 24/7 (not to mention people abuse them like crazy).

[carrotboy]

but ppl say dell sucks. is that true?

i found their shipping is little bit slow.. other than that.. i like dell :D

[gei]

but ppl say dell sucks. is that true?

people say a lot of things. the only truth you should use is that most people are idiots.

do some research on your own, and try to come to your own conclusions.

[Princess]

so the basic dell laptop that's on sale for $599, is it a good one for university? please let me know. thanx

[atforum]

so the basic dell laptop that's on sale for $599, is it a good one for university? please let me know. thanx

the same old questions
> what do you need a laptop for (browsing/word/graphics/games...etc)
> what is your budget

[dbx]

that laptop was on sale for $999.99 when all the back to school sales were being pushed. not a bad laptop but like others have said the dell could be had for the same price and you get some better specs with it.

[Princess]

the same old questions
> what do you need a laptop for (browsing/word/graphics/games...etc)
> what is your budget

yes for browsing, word, excel, access, simply accouting, add other softwares.
budget up to $1400

[hamhead]

if u only do those things a basic laptop will do. and dell does not suck.. i bought a used dell d600 which everyone kept complaining it was falling apart and sucked, but i had no problems with it. it was because they were idiots who didnt know how to take care of their equipment.

[zoomzoom]

I have a Dell laptop and I would say that they are built pretty good. I find their customer service to be good and they're willing to assist. IMO the Dell laptops seem to offer more bang for the buck.

[atforum]

yes for browsing, word, excel, access, simply accouting, add other softwares.
budget up to $1400

try to get dell 6400 or 640m. You can get a great configuration for just 1000+tax. THe advt of dell is you can have parts that you want. FOr eg. you can have a better hdd instead of a faster processor and so on. And really get a good laptop and dont forget to "bargain" some good warranty deal. They offer hefty warranty deals when you purchase online. Do post here before you confirm it.

[MrDisco]

yes for browsing, word, excel, access, simply accouting, add other softwares.
budget up to $1400

or something like this :
http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=12570ST3234&vpn=23734WU&manufacture=LENOVO

all that its missing is another 512mb.

[polaris]

I cant find that first HP one you're talking about. But Dell offers a similar one for $899, but with the X1400 instead of the generic Intel GMA950, on the other hand, it only has 1gb of ram instead of 2gbs.

[mahjongmaniac]

i found their shipping is little bit slow.. other than that.. i like dell :D

i find their s/h is pretty fast actually... compared to FS/BB? MUCH faster...

i order stuff f/ Dell usually during their Dell days and i rec'v my order the day after... (i'm sure many other RFDers on here can vouch for that...)

[LonesomeDove]

I've seen the second HP laptop with the built in tv tuner during the Preferred
Customer sale. It went for $949 because there it was $150 discount for computers over $1000. I was pretty tempted to buy it at $949 because that would be a better deal than the Dell 6400. But I am waiting for Vista before buying another computer.