Deciding between two HP laptops

spearlymatt

spearlymatt

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#1G6

#2 Probook


I'll be using the machine for college, and really don't want to spend more than $500. I'm open to other suggestions, but I'm mainly deciding between these two.

The G6 is not as asthetically pleasing, has a bigger harddrive (not terribly important to me), bluetooth, and no USB 3.0 port. The battery is supposed to not last as long, and the computer has a fifty dollar rebate, which is nice.

The Probook is essentially the same computer as I see it, but nicer looking, a nicer keyboard, smaller HDD, no Bluetooth (I believe), and 1 USB 3.0 port. However, the mic and headphone ports are on the front, which I'm not a huge fan of, and there's no rebate.

I'll be mostly using the machine for daily college use (not engineering stuff or anything), but occassionally I do a lot of audio mixing/recording, which I don't see being an issue for either computer. I would like to maybe play Fallout or something at some point, but that's not a sticking point either. So basically what it comes down to is how important is Bluetooth, how important might USB 3 be, and overall is either computer a better choice (possibly with the rebate in consideration)?

Thank you.
 
Personally I wouldn't go for HP. Alot of people I know have had problems with them. I'd go for Dell instead.
 
HP No longer make laptops they sold out
but you will maybe have it 3 years or less if you buy any hp
they have graphic failures because of poor manufacture
Either a dell or a Fujitsu siemans
 
honestly, we need to know your budget, and what your studying (to be sure the suggestions will work with and programs you need).

Personally, I vote that you get a Dell, sony, or Asus.
 
wolfeking said:
honestly, we need to know your budget, and what your studying (to be sure the suggestions will work with and programs you need).

Personally, I vote that you get a Dell, sony, or Asus.
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I had said my budget was no more than $500, and I am really only deciding between these two machines for other reasons. My main questions were about Bluetooth, USB 3, and overall which of those two might be a better buy.
 
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