Quick Question - Which of these two laptops?

dmg24

I have a choice of two laptops for my DSA equipment, the first being at no cost to me, and the second £80. Could I ask which you would pick please?

Thanks in advance!

HP Compaq Presario CQ62-220SA Laptop
Celeron 900
2.2GHz
15.6 WXGA TFT, 2.5kg
2GB DDR2 (1 x 2GB)
250GB HDD, DVD-RW
WLAN
3 x USB
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit

Toshiba C660-11H Laptop
Core i3-370M
2.40GHz
15.6'' HD LED TFT, 2.30kg
3GB DDR3 (1 x 2GB)
320GB HDD, DVD-RW
2 x USB
WLAN
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit

Gazza1964

I would pick the i3 everytime -


spec's can be checked here http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/Toshiba_Satellite_C660-11H_-_i3-370_2.4Ghz_2GB_320GB__15.6_W_XGA_CSV_HM55_D_PSC0QE-00H00CEN/version.asp and here http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/HP_Compaq_CQ62-220SA_Windows_7_Laptop_WY950EA/version.asp#top ( i think )

dmg24

Thanks Gazza1964, could I ask why, and is it worth the extra money?

Gazza1964

The Celeron is older technology. The i3 should run faster and cooler and generally be a better performer.

The i3 machine appears generally better spec'ed - ddr3 instead of ddr2 etc.

However - you may find it best to have a look and a feel of each - you may like / dislike keyboards or other aspects of them.

But for me, I would choose the newer tech - can you get me one for £80 by the way :rotfl:

Gazza1964

Anybody else got an opinoin....

dmg24

Gazza1964 wrote: »

The Celeron is older technology. The i3 should run faster and cooler and generally be a better performer.

The i3 machine appears generally better spec'ed - ddr3 instead of ddr2 etc.

However - you may find it best to have a look and a feel of each - you may like / dislike keyboards or other aspects of them.

But for me, I would choose the newer tech - can you get me one for £80 by the way :rotfl:

That makes sense - unfortunately I can't try before I buy, but I have had a Toshiba before with no probs so should be ok with it.

Thank you, I'll let you know what I decide, and if you want one you'll have to apply for Disabled Students Allowance!

Gazza1964

aaaah - I just spent 10 minutes trying to figure out what DSA was, I was torn between Defense Systems Analysist and Department of Social Allergies...

Knarf44

Agree that the i3 is simply the better spec of the two. In practice it will run much faster and cooler than the Celeron and will be better able to multi-task without causing programs to slow down etc.

Another important fact is that generally, Toshiba is a more reliable brand than HP and their Customer Support tends to be a lot better.

By the way, the C660-11H currently retails for between £400-450 so getting it for £80 is a bite-your-hand off bargain.

dmg24

Thanks Knarf44 ...

The Toshiba has been ordered!