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Which laptop shall i buy! expert Advise needed

Can someone please help me?

im looking to buy a laptop and i have singled it down to two...

A Samsung Q45 or a Dell XPS M1330

Samsung Q45
Intel Core 2 Duo T5450 1.66 GHz 667 MHz bus speed </B>Cache Memory 2 MB L2 Cache</B>Memory1 GB DDR2 SDRAM</B>Hard Drive(s) 120 GB - Serial ATA-150</B>Optical Drive(s)DVD±RW (+R double layer) / DVD-RAM</B>GraphicsIntel GMA X3100 up to 128 MB</B>Display12.1" widescreen Super Bright Gloss1280 x 800 ( WXGA )</B>Multimedia6 in 1 card reader Supported Flash Memory Cards SD Memory Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, xD-Picture Card, MMCplus

Realtek ALC262 High Definition Audio

1.3 Megapixel Web Cam
</B>Interface(s)1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 PIN FireWire
1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5mm
1 x headphones - output - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11
1 x audio - SPDIF output</B>ModemFax / modem 56 Kbps ITU V.92</B>Included Software Drivers & Utilities, McAfee VirusScan, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Cyberlink PowerDVD , Samsung Network Manager, Samsung Update Plus, Cyberlink DVD Solution, Samsung EasyBox, Magic Doctor, Microsoft Office 2007 (Trial), Samsung Recovery Solution II, Samsung Play Camera, Samsung Speed Up Manager</B>Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows Vista Home Premium</B>Weight1.9 kg
</B>


Cost £530 with an upgrade to 2GB RAM

Dell XPS
XPS M1330 CORE 2 DUO T5450 1.66GHz,667,2M
13.3" WXGA (1280x800) Display with TrueLife
Biometric Fingerprint Reader
Tuxedo Black & 2.0 mega pixel Camera for CCFL Display
English Documentation XPS M1330
English/Irish Ship Accessories - Power Cord
Resource DVD XPS M1330 - (Diagnostics & Drivers)
Memory Dual-Channel 2048MB (2x1024) 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive 120GB Serial ATA (5400 RPM)
8xDVD+/-RW Slim Slot-Load Drive, including SW
AC Adapter (65W)
Primary 4-cell 37WHr Li-Ion Battery
Not Included Carry Case
Intel® Integrated GMA X3100
Modem Not Included
European - Dell TrueMobile 355 internal Bluetooth Module
Intel® Pro Wireless 3945 802.11a/b/g Mini-PCI Card EUR
Uk/Irish Internal Lightweight Keyboard (QWERTY)
Software Drivers XPS M1330
English - Vista Home Basic
English Microsoft Works 9.0 (Word Processor, Database) with Recovery CD Dell Support Center 2.0
UK Internet Service Provider - Tiscali English - Adobe Reader 8.1 English McAfee Security Centre 9.0 - 30 Day Trial Version
No Warranty Upgrade
Base Warranty - 1 Year XPS Premium Hardware Support (incl. Gaming and On-Site Support)
Cost
534.00
All Advise will help :)
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Comments

  • nutmegman
    nutmegman Posts: 662 Forumite
    what do you intend to use these for, i have just bought a Toshiba very similar spec fro £499....

    why do you want a small screen laptop?
    :beer:
  • Aliktren
    Aliktren Posts: 306 Forumite
    much of a muchness tbh, whichever one is cheaper
  • mostwantd
    mostwantd Posts: 367 Forumite
    yeah, has to be small and lightweight but i dont which one is better :S
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  • Aliktren
    Aliktren Posts: 306 Forumite
    whichever one i the lightest in this case I think
  • mostwantd
    mostwantd Posts: 367 Forumite
    i just wonder which is the better laptop tho specs wise
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  • Aliktren
    Aliktren Posts: 306 Forumite
    they are both almost identical
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