chaksq
08-07-2007, 11:48 AM
I need a new laptop before I head of to school (RIT) in a few weeks. I need buy this from a store as my mom refuses to buy stuff online. Plus I need it ASAP so I don't want to wait for a few days shipping. My budget is best left under $1000 preferable lower if possible. Whichever I get I will probably get it before the week is out.
I figure I want a Core 2 Duo, 2 gigs ram, and run Vista. I have narrowed down to 2 choices.
Gateway M6817 (http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Customer-reviews-for-Gateway-15-4-Widescreen-Notebook-PC-M6817/sem/rpsm/oid/185544/rpem/ccd/productDetailReview.do#tabs) or Acer Aspire 5630-6288 (http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Customer-reviews-for-Acer-Aspire-15-4-Widescreen-Notebook-PC-5630-6288/sem/rpsm/oid/185213/rpem/ccd/productDetailReview.do#tabs)
Gateway M6817 specs:
$849.99
-Intel Core 2 Duo T5250
-200gb hd
-2gb DDR2
-15.4" screen
The gateway seems to be a better model for performance. It has dedicated graphics so it is slightly better for gaming. It also has a larger HD but I do use an external so not an issue there. The case itself is really cool looking.
Acer Aspire 5630-6288
$699.99
-Intel Core 2 Duo T5500
-160gb hd
-2gb DDR2
-15.4" screen
The Acer costs significantly less which is very important. It has embedded graphics so not as great for gaming. Although not sure how much I would use this for gaming as my ultimate goal is to build a dedicated gaming rig soon. The processor itself is slightly better. I have heard of concerns about build quality on recent Acers. Also apparently the webcam is prone to not working, I don't really care too much and I think it may be a software based issue.
I figure I want a Core 2 Duo, 2 gigs ram, and run Vista. I have narrowed down to 2 choices.
Gateway M6817 (http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Customer-reviews-for-Gateway-15-4-Widescreen-Notebook-PC-M6817/sem/rpsm/oid/185544/rpem/ccd/productDetailReview.do#tabs) or Acer Aspire 5630-6288 (http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Customer-reviews-for-Acer-Aspire-15-4-Widescreen-Notebook-PC-5630-6288/sem/rpsm/oid/185213/rpem/ccd/productDetailReview.do#tabs)
Gateway M6817 specs:
$849.99
-Intel Core 2 Duo T5250
-200gb hd
-2gb DDR2
-15.4" screen
The gateway seems to be a better model for performance. It has dedicated graphics so it is slightly better for gaming. It also has a larger HD but I do use an external so not an issue there. The case itself is really cool looking.
Acer Aspire 5630-6288
$699.99
-Intel Core 2 Duo T5500
-160gb hd
-2gb DDR2
-15.4" screen
The Acer costs significantly less which is very important. It has embedded graphics so not as great for gaming. Although not sure how much I would use this for gaming as my ultimate goal is to build a dedicated gaming rig soon. The processor itself is slightly better. I have heard of concerns about build quality on recent Acers. Also apparently the webcam is prone to not working, I don't really care too much and I think it may be a software based issue.