Hey guys, I was currently deciding on 2 particular configurations for the m1330 on the outlet. Before I state the specs, let me state that battery life is my top priority and that the primary use of the laptop will be for word/spreadsheets/internet. Secondary use (not too important but would be nice if possible) is hooking the laptop to my 52 inch (1700x1000) and watching 720p episodes on it.
Also on a further note, I tested my friend's m1330 and his config is 1.66ghz/2gbs ram/5400 rpm hd/integrated gfx. Running some 720p encoded episodes actually stuttered at a few intense parts to my dismay :/
Anyways without any further ado, here are the 2 configs and based on my criteria, which do you think is a better setup. Both setups have integrated gfx.
config 1(choice i'm leaning towards)
T7100(1.8ghz)
120gb 7200rpm
Bluetooth
LED display(chi mei)
9 Cell battery
2 gb ram
config 2(choice that seems more future proof)
T8300 (2.4ghz)
160gb 5400rpm
Bluetooth
regular LCD display
6 cell battery
2 gb ram
These two configurations both cost almost identically the same. I was in a big toss up between the two because -
config 1 seems to have the best battery life but (the 9 cell adds more weight to the thin notebook and the 1.8ghz processor might stutter on videos [considering the 1.66 one choked at some points.
config 2 has a much better processor(penryn) which runs cooler, more efficient, and faster of course. the 6 cell battery sits flush with the system and should have no problem with rendering videos.
Now I went with config 1 because my ultimate goal was met, but naturally i'm still wondering if that was the best choice (considering both laptops were floating around the same price (844 shipped).
What do you guys think?
Also on a further note, I tested my friend's m1330 and his config is 1.66ghz/2gbs ram/5400 rpm hd/integrated gfx. Running some 720p encoded episodes actually stuttered at a few intense parts to my dismay :/
Anyways without any further ado, here are the 2 configs and based on my criteria, which do you think is a better setup. Both setups have integrated gfx.
config 1(choice i'm leaning towards)
T7100(1.8ghz)
120gb 7200rpm
Bluetooth
LED display(chi mei)
9 Cell battery
2 gb ram
config 2(choice that seems more future proof)
T8300 (2.4ghz)
160gb 5400rpm
Bluetooth
regular LCD display
6 cell battery
2 gb ram
These two configurations both cost almost identically the same. I was in a big toss up between the two because -
config 1 seems to have the best battery life but (the 9 cell adds more weight to the thin notebook and the 1.8ghz processor might stutter on videos [considering the 1.66 one choked at some points.
config 2 has a much better processor(penryn) which runs cooler, more efficient, and faster of course. the 6 cell battery sits flush with the system and should have no problem with rendering videos.
Now I went with config 1 because my ultimate goal was met, but naturally i'm still wondering if that was the best choice (considering both laptops were floating around the same price (844 shipped).
What do you guys think?
