which laptop should i get out of these two?

kitmk · 05-07-2006, 11:20 PM

the respective prices dont really matter, so these are the two notebooks:

http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/ASUS_...1H/version.asp

and

http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/ASUS_...3H/version.asp

im going to be using the laptop for CAD, microsoft office, and GAMES, not modern shader model 3 games just stuff like counter strike source and similair.
this laptop should play games better than my desktop:
512 RAM
3.2ghz pentium 4
120gb @ 7200rpm
geforce 5200 256mb
i play css @ 50 odd fps, with med graphics settings, i would prefer an increase in performance too
i know the laptops are virtually the same, but they cant be, so whcih is better for me?

LaptopExtreme · 05-08-2006, 01:25 AM

They're just about the same, but the AMD version comes with a bigger HD. So if you want an extra 20gb, I'd shell out the 16-17 bills for it. As for speed, they're just about the same.

zanatos · 05-08-2006, 01:48 AM

Are they AMD turion any good??? are they like intel celerons or something?

LaptopExtreme · 05-08-2006, 04:39 PM

No, it's a good processor. I like Pentium M's better (but that's just a preference), but between these two, the speed difference isn't much. So I think the deciding factor would be the HD space. Many can live with only 80gb, and some would rather have more the better.

spamdos · 05-09-2006, 12:56 PM

yes the amd is better, though i am surprised that the PM is not at a higher clock speed. anyway it would still be as good almost as your desktop processor

of course in a laptop the components never work as well as in a desktop

[-0MEGA-] · 05-09-2006, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spamdos

yes the amd is better, though i am surprised that the PM is not at a higher clock speed. anyway it would still be as good almost as your desktop processor

of course in a laptop the components never work as well as in a desktop

I would have to lean towards the Pentium M actually, since it will most likely work better in CAD, and may work better in games.

05-07-2006, 11:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
kitmk Silver Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 137	which laptop should i get out of these two? the respective prices dont really matter, so these are the two notebooks: http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/ASUS_...1H/version.asp and http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/ASUS_...3H/version.asp im going to be using the laptop for CAD, microsoft office, and GAMES, not modern shader model 3 games just stuff like counter strike source and similair. this laptop should play games better than my desktop: 512 RAM 3.2ghz pentium 4 120gb @ 7200rpm geforce 5200 256mb i play css @ 50 odd fps, with med graphics settings, i would prefer an increase in performance too i know the laptops are virtually the same, but they cant be, so whcih is better for me?

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spamdos Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canberra Australia Age: 20 Posts: 1,163	yes the amd is better, though i am surprised that the PM is not at a higher clock speed. anyway it would still be as good almost as your desktop processor of course in a laptop the components never work as well as in a desktop __________________ TROGDOR the BURNINATOR

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05-08-2006, 01:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
LaptopExtreme VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 880	They're just about the same, but the AMD version comes with a bigger HD. So if you want an extra 20gb, I'd shell out the 16-17 bills for it. As for speed, they're just about the same.

05-08-2006, 01:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
zanatos Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 78	Are they AMD turion any good??? are they like intel celerons or something?

05-08-2006, 04:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
LaptopExtreme VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 880	No, it's a good processor. I like Pentium M's better (but that's just a preference), but between these two, the speed difference isn't much. So I think the deciding factor would be the HD space. Many can live with only 80gb, and some would rather have more the better.