which laptop do you prefer?

[jhane]

Hi to all!

just wanna ask if which of the laptops would you prefer, i'm planning to buy one but have a tight budget so i think i'll settle with these for now...
Compaq Presario C793TU;
Acer Aspire 4715-4A1G12Mi;
Toshiba Satellite L40-A503;
Acer Aspire 2920Z-3AO508Mi;
Compaq Presario C794TU...
all are of almost same specs and price, but going with quality which of those do you think is better? for basic purposes not that more on business or advanced user...

[Shinma]

... Compaq Presario C793TU ...

You are aware that notebook has FreeDOS listed as the OS?
Additonal note,
No WindowsXP drivers are listed for that model either.

For WindowsXP,
You should be looking at the HP/Compaq business models.

If intending to run Vista,
Would suggest at least 2 GB of memory.

[Train]

The Toshiba Satellite L40-A503 does not exist either.

http://askiris.toshiba.com/ToshibaSu...tring=L40-A503

I use a Toshiba laptop and you are stuck with Vista now. The 2 GB of ram is needed with Vista!

[jhane]

The Toshiba Satellite L40-A503 does not exist either.

http://askiris.toshiba.com/ToshibaSu...tring=L40-A503

I use a Toshiba laptop and you are stuck with Vista now. The 2 GB of ram is needed with Vista!

it does exist here in our locale maybe not in yours but anyway.... that really bothers me having Vista as OS. with your use, do you prefer Vista over XP?
which is compatible w/ most of the softwares around and convenient to use?

[Shinma]

... which is compatible w/ most of the softwares around and convenient to use?

WindowsXP.

[Train]

Since I have 4 desktops [3 with XP and 98SE on one] to do the hard work on, I use the lapper for removing graphics from memory chips, burning data cd/dvds and posting on the internet when traveling.

I gave Vista a 6 week trial and during that time I got use to it. Fact is I got Ultimate and did a clean install then installed SP1 to the laptop. Runs right good, but must admit, I never installed the silly touchpad drivers and use a M$ tailed optical mouse.

Vista with SP1 is OK in my book. SP 1 made a difference. But get rid of McAfee av what ever you do.

Now for a work rig, I'd suggest XP.

[SpywareDr]

Toshiba Satellite L40-A503
http://complink.com.ph/product_info....oducts_id=2741

[jstanek7]

If you don't like vista research the laptops to see if any have all the xp drivers available.

[Train]

Genuine Windows Vista Starter Edition. Forgot that existed.
http://www.toshiba-asia.com/notebook...p?modelID=1132

XP would be better than that.

[jhane]

ok... thanks for your responses! just surveying then....

[b.boris52]

If you can give us some general specifications and price, we can give you tell which is better more correctly.

[jhane]

Acer Aspire 2920Z-3A0508Mi
Specification
• Intel Pentium Dual Core T2370 1.73GHz Processor
• Memory:512MB DDR2
• Hard Disk Drive:80GB
• Optical Drive: DVD Super Multi Drive
• Graphics: Intel GMA X3100
• Wireless: Integrated WLAn
• Operating System: Linux OS
• Weight: 2.04 kg.
• Display: 12.1 inch WXGA
• Audio: Dolby Digital Surround(DLNA Certified)
• Camera: Crystal Eye Webcam
• Bluetooth: Integrated
• LAN: Gigalan
• Card Reader: 5-in-1 Card Reader
• Other Features: Acer PrimaLite Technology
• Carrying Case: Yes
Acer Aspire 4715Z-4A1G12Mi
• Operating System: Windows Vista Starter Kit
• Processor: Intel® Pentium Dual Core Processor
• Processor Type: Pentium Dual Core T2390 (1.86Ghz, 1MB, 533 FSB)
• Chipset: Mobile Intel® GL960 Express Chipset
• Memory: 1GB DDR2 ( Upgradeable up to 2 GB )
• Display Screen: 14.1" WXGA TFT Crystalbrite LCD ( 200 nit ), 1280 x 800 pixel resolution
• Video Type: Intel Graphics Media accelerator X3100 with up to 256MB DVMT 4.0
• Hard Disk: 120GB SATA HDD
• Optical Drive: Built-in Super Multi Double Layer Drive
• Weight: 2.6 kg
• Dimension: 344 (W) × 246 (D) × 37/42 (H) mm
• Network Interface : Built in 56K Modem, Built in 10/100/1000 Gigabit LAN
• Wireless LAN: Built-in Acer Invilink 802.11bg Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection
• Webcam: Crystal Eye Webcam
• Battery Type: 6 Cell Battery, 44.4W Li-ion battery pack
• Battery Life: 2.0 hour Battery Life
Compaq Presario C793TU
• Processor: Intel Pentium Dual Core T2390 1.86GHz
• Memory: 1GB DDR2 / 667Mhz
• Display: 15.4" WXGA High definition Bright View Display
• Graphics:Intel GMA X3100
• Hard Disk Drive: 120GB
• Optical Dick Drive: DVD SUPER Multi Drive
• Wireless Networking: Integrated Wi-FI A/G/N
• Card Reader: 5-in-1 Card Reader
• Battery: 6 Cell Battery
• Webcam: Integrated WEBCAM
• OS: FREE DOS
• Carrying Case: Yes
• Warranty: 1 Warranty
Compaq Presario C794TU
Specifications
• Processor: Intel Pentium Dual Core T2390 1.86GHz
• Memory: 1GB DDR2 / 667Mhz
• Display: 15.4" WXGA High definition Bright View Display
• Graphics:Intel GMA X3100
• Hard Disk Drive: 160GB
• Optical Dick Drive: DVD SUPER Multi Drive
• Wireless Networking: Integrated Wi-FI A/G/N
• Card Reader: 5-in-1 Card Reader
• Battery: 6 Cell Battery
• Webcam: Integrated WEBCAM
• OS: Windows Vista Home Basic
• Carrying Case: Yes
• Warranty: 1 Warranty

*prices are within the same range