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Hi! I'm on a line between two laptops - hp & dell. I have customised two laptops and I am looking to spend $1500-$1700. Please take a look at the configurations and tell me what you would choose, or if you have another suggestion. -----------------------hp-------------------------- HP Pavilion dv8t Quad Edition customizable Notebook PC VB597AV Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-720QM Processor (1.6GHz, 6MB L2 Cache, 1333MHz FSB) FREE Upgrade to 4GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm) from 3GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm) 640GB 7200RPM SATA Dual Hard Drive (320GB x 2) with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 230M 18.4" diagonal High Definition HP Ultra BrightView Infinity Display (1920x1080p) Lightscribe Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer Webcam + Fingerprint Reader with HP Imprint Finish (Espresso Black) Intel Wireless-N Mini-card with Bluetooth HP Integrated HDTV Hybrid Tuner HP Color Matching Keyboard HP Long Life Notebook Battery Microsoft(R) Works 9.0 HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope ---------------------------------------dell------------------ Studio XPS 16 SYSTEM COMPONENTS Studio XPS 16 Notebook, Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English Catalog Number: 29 DYDOFB3 Module DescriptionShow Details Studio XPS 16Studio XPS 16 Notebook Operating SystemGenuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English ProcessorIntel ® Core ™ i7 720QM 1.6GHz (2.8 GHz Turbo Mode, 6MB Cache) Memory4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 at 1333MHz MonitorFull HD Widescreen 15.6 inch WLED LCD (1920x1080) W/2.0 MP Video CardATI Mobility RADEON® HD 4670 – 1GB Hard Drive128GB Solid State Drive System ColorObsidian Black High Gloss Finish Network CardIntegrated 10/100 Network Card Adobe ReaderAdobe® Acrobat® Reader 9, Multiple Languages CD ROM/DVD ROM8X Slot Load CD/DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive) SoundCreative SoundBlaster X-Fi MB WirelessIntel® 5300 WLAN Wireless-N (3x3) Mini Card BundleMicrosoft Works Anti-Virus SoftwareMcAfee SecurityCenter, 15-Months Battery85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery Service2Yr Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis - Important Information Support1Yr LoJack for Laptops Theft Protection Service 1Dell Online Backup 2GB for 1 year Bluetooth OptionsDW 370 (USB module) -------------------------- the HP Totals $1,620.73 after tax and shipping, the dell slightly ahead at $1,636.64. If you can find any coupons for either that would be greatly appreciated also. THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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1. The HP is a better machine, but you're paying too much. The Dell is going to have better disc performance, but 128G is small. I just ran it through my channel partners, and I can get it for just under $1400 after overnight shipping. Look for a local retailer who can give you a discount.
2. The tradeoff is a slightly better video card HD4670 or the bigger display screen. Up to you. http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GT-230M.17646.0.html http://www.notebookcheck.net/AMD-ATI-Mobility-Radeon-HD-4670.13881.0.html *Didn't notice the ssd drive another point for the XPS 16 That will probably improve frame rates to make up the difference in the video cards.
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