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Debating between Gateway MT6841 and Acer 5630-6288

post #1 of 9
8/7/07 at 12:48am
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Hello everyone! First time user here. A friend recommended me this site and so far I've had no problems and it's a great community.

The thing is that I'm stuck between choosing two laptops. Both are from Circuit City.

I guess I'm really confused about the whole processor thing. Both run on an Intel Core 2 Duo. But the models are different.

On the Gateway, it's a T2450 (2.0ghz) while the Acer has a T5550 (1.66ghz). I don't know which one is better, but I'm thinking the Gateway would be better (but bigger isn't always necessarily better?)

I was also wondering which one has better tech support and warranty also? This will be my first laptop and I hope it will last me for a long time. I guess I'm looking for a better bang for the buck.


Here are the links for both of them:

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Speci...cation.do#tabs
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Speci...cation.do#tabs

Thanks a lot for your time guys. I appreciate it.
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post #2 of 9
8/7/07 at 3:10am
neither. both companies have very poor build quality and even worse tech support so your goal of longevity probably wont come true. granted you are working with a very fixed budget but i am fairly sure there are better options out there.
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post #3 of 9
8/7/07 at 3:49am
acer is better than gateway in build quality

id go with acer IF that is your only 2 choices, better buy a CC warranty


if not, save up more money, like 1100 bucks, go to www.newegg.com laptops then asus then find one you like for around that price


soulsaver
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post #4 of 9
8/7/07 at 11:12am
Actually the Gateway is a Core Duo (no 2)
The Acer's Core 2 Duo T5500 will perform better, although perhaps not noticably better given the Gateway's T2450's higher clock speed.

NotebookReview has a review on the Acer 5630, but not the same configuration
http://www.notebookreview.com/defaul...GHz+%2D+15%2E4
There isn't one for the Gateway, but Google it and see what you can find
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post #5 of 9
8/7/07 at 12:46pm
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After reading your reviews, I've been looking into the Dell Vostro 1400 and 1500 series. What do you guys think of that laptop?

Here are the 1400 specs:
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5470 (1.6GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)

Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic

14.1 inch Wide Screen XGA LCD Display

2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz, 2 DIMM

80G 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive

8X CD/DVD Burner w/ double-layer DVD+R write capability

128MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8400M GS

Dell Wireless 1390 802.11g Wi-Fi Mini Card

No Camera

Integrated High Definition Audio


And here are the 1500 specs:
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5470 (1.6GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)

Genuine Windows® XP Home

15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA LCD Display

1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz, 2 DIMM

160G 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive

8X CD/DVD Burner w/ double-layer DVD+R write capability

Intel® Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100

Dell Wireless 1390 802.11g Wi-Fi Mini Card

No Webcam Option

High Definition Audio 2.0

What do you think is the better deal? Thanks again for the fast replies everyone.
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post #6 of 9
8/7/07 at 1:54pm
we need prices to determine the better deal, but in either case the 1400 will outperform either the acer or the gateway
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post #7 of 9
8/7/07 at 2:00pm
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The base price for the 1420 and the 1500 both start off at $649. Sorry about that.
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post #8 of 9
8/16/07 at 7:59pm
The T2000 series processors are a previous generation of processors to the T5000 series. If you go to Intel.com you can find out the processor comparisons for notebook computers. I am going to get the Acer. Conumer reviews are great and that's who I listen to "the customers".
It's $699 @ Circuit City now and I'm going to buy one tis weekend. What a deal the other PC's with the same stuff are about $900
See Ya!
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post #9 of 9
8/16/07 at 8:27pm
You can listen to others or you can check the info out for yourself. The links I am providing should make it clear whether the T5470 is faster than the T5500. Of course we know the rest of the system makes a difference. If you want to split hairs.
The T5500 is faster but has a slower buss. intel arranges their processors in performance order.
Hey Chronoserge456, I would like to see a link to a price of $649 for any T5000 series with the 2gb ram (apples to apples).
I will issue you a public apoligy for doubting your statement.
http://www.intel.com/performance/mobile/vista/index.htm
http://www.intel.com/products/processor_number/about/core.htm
http://www.intel.com/products/processor_number/chart/core2duo.htm
see Ya!
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