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post #1 of 8
5/26/10 at 4:21am
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Hi. I am planning to buy a laptop for normal use (Internet, movies, basic office use of word / excel / ppt, Chat, Video chat etc)

I have shortlisted two choices and am confused between them. Would greatly apreciate advise.

1. COMPAQ CQ62 105TU

Specs:

Windows 7 Home Premium
15.6″ inch (1366×768 pixels) HP BrightView Widescreen Display
Intel Core i3-330M Processor (2.13GHz, 3MB L2 Cache)
Integrated Intel Graphics
3GB DDR3 RAM
320GB Hard Disk
DVD Writer with Double Layer Support
3 USB 2.0, 1 HDMI, 1 VGA, 1 RJ-11, 1 RJ-45, 1 Stereo headphone-out, 1 Microphone in
Altec Lansing stereo speakers
Webcam with Mic
Wireless LAN 802.11b/g
Bluetooth
Card Reader
6-cell Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery
65 W AC Power Adapter
Weight: 2.6 kg
1 year Warranty
COST - Rs.36000 (About 720 US dollors)

2. SONY VAIO VPCEB14EN/B1

Intel® Core™ i3-330M Processor 2.13 GHz
• Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic (64-bit)
• 15.5 (39.37 cm) wide (WXGA: 1366 x 768) VAIO Display
• Instant web browsing: Quick Web Access button
• Isolation keyboard with 19mm full key pitch and numeric keypad
Graphics Accelerator ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5470 Graphics Dedicated Video Memory 512 MB DDR3 SDRAM
3GB DDR3 RAM
320GB Hard Disk
DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM Drive
Front Side Camera Effective pixels: 640 x 480
VGP-BPS22 Lithium-ion battery: 6 Cell
2.7 kg (including the supplied battery)
COST - Rs.39000 (780 USD)

The compaq has got Windows 7 Home premium Vs Sony Vaio which is Home Basic 64 Bit. What is the difference? Is it possible for me to upgrade to Home Premium? If so, how?

Sony has got 512 MB dedicated video memory which Compaq doesnt

The speakers on the compaq are altec lansing. But they are really weak / feabile even at full volume with different players. Comparitively, the speakers on the Vaio were pretty good. This really bothers me.

I am assuming that both the laptops have got the same camera.

The sony did seem a bit sluggish when I tested its webcam application. Could this be a one off or would the above Sony Vaio config be slower than the above compaq confiq.

There. Have put out most of the data I have. Look forward to your views.

Rgds,

Victor
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post #2 of 8
5/26/10 at 11:46am
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Windows 7 Home Basic
Windows 7 Home Basic is available in emerging markets such as Brazil, People's Republic of China, Colombia, India, Pakistan, the Philippines, Mexico, Thailand and Turkey. Also available in Russia. It is not available in first world countries including Western and Central Europe, North America, Australia and Saudi Arabia. Some Aero options are excluded along with several new features. Home Basic, along with other editions sold in emerging markets, include geographical activation restriction, which requires users to activate Windows within a certain region or country.
I don't think that you can easily upgrade to Home Premium but have to get a new licence for it. Or maybe upgrading it to Professional or Ultimate per example.

I would go with the Sony for the extra $60.

cheers ...
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post #3 of 8
5/26/10 at 1:42pm
Sony for me too, just on the dedicated graphics... But it depends what you do... Playing games and watching HD movies on the laptop, dedicated video is a must...
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post #4 of 8
5/26/10 at 1:49pm
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Originally Posted by qhn View Post
I don't think that you can easily upgrade to Home Premium but have to get a new licence for it. Or maybe upgrading it to Professional or Ultimate per example.

I would go with the Sony for the extra $60.

cheers ...
Actually, upgrading to more fully featured versions is easy with Windows 7. Through Anytime Upgrade, you can type in a code that will upgrade your version automatically to any higher version you choose. However, you will have to buy the code from Microsoft. And I would also recommend the Sony.
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post #5 of 8
5/26/10 at 3:39pm
That is the trick - "anytime upgrade". Microsoft (or is it manufacturers?) is blocking out this offer in many parts of the world.

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post #6 of 8
5/26/10 at 5:37pm
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That is the trick - "anytime upgrade". Microsoft (or is it manufacturers?) is blocking out this offer in many parts of the world.

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Ah, I didn't know that was being blocked. Is that out with all the N versions?
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post #7 of 8
5/27/10 at 5:07am
Spend the extra money and get the Sony. I have no idea what Compaq's build quality is like now, but I had two of their laptops in the early 2000s and both were flimsy and poorly made. One ended up snapping at the hinges and the other had one of the worst LCD screens I've ever used. I'd imagine they've changed by now, but I've yet to hear any similar problems with Sony's lineup.
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post #8 of 8
5/27/10 at 11:26am
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Ah, I didn't know that was being blocked. Is that out with all the N versions?
As I understand the N version carries everything except Windows Media Player. Not sure about Microsoft being behind the blocking or this is purely manufacturers doing, but I have heard that users cannot "upgrade" this as well. I could be wrong on this one.

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