i'm pretty much looking for a lightweight, powerful machine for college that could be carried all day and that could handle light gaming like cs. i've been doing a little looking here and there and found 2 laptops...(if u know any better laptops, plz tell me! i'm looking for close to $2700 max)
the alienware sentia with these mods...
Warranty: 3-Year AlienCare Toll-Free 24/7 Phone Support with Onsite Service Bundled with AlienAutopsy and Respawn
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional with Service Pack 2
Case: Alienware Exclusive Sentia Case
Processor: Intel® Pentium® M 725 1.6GHz 2MB L2 Cache 400MHZ FSB
Motherboard: Intel® 855GME+ICH4M Chipset PC-2700 @ 333MHz
Wireless Network: Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200 Network Connection
Memory: 1GB DDR PC-2700 at 333MHz - 1x1024 SO-DIMM
Hard Drive: Hitachi 60GB 7200 RPM ATA100 with 8MB Cache
Monitors: 12.1" Wide-XGA 1280x800 LCD Display
Video Card: Intel® Extreme Graphics 2 Technology
Sound Card: Sound Blaster Pro Compatible 5.1 Digital Audio
Smart Bay One: 6X Dual Layer DVD+/-RW / 24X CD-RW Combo w/Software
Ethernet NIC: Integrated 10/100Mb Ethernet NIC
Modem: 56K Modem with V.90 Technology
Additional Battery: Sentia 12.1" Primary Lithium-Ion Smart Battery Pack
Additional AC Adapter: Sentia 12.1" 65-Watt AC Adapter
Productivity Software: Microsoft® Office 2003 Small Business Edition
Security Software: Norton™ Internet Security ™ 2004 Professional Edition
Free Alienware Mousepad: Free Alienware® Mousepad
Weight and Thickness: Starting at 3.85 lbs. (H) x (W) x (D) : 1"x11.5"x9"
Price: $2,704.00 After $250 mail-in rebate.
OR
dell 700m with these mods...
Warranty: 3 Yrs Business Standard Plan ($130 Mail in Rebate)
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional
Processor: Intel® Pentium® M Processor 745 (1.80GHz/400MHz FSB)
Wireless Network: Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200 Internal Wireless (802.11 b/g, 54Mbp
Memory: 1GB DDR SDRAM 2Dimms
Hard Drive: 60 GB 7200rm
Monitors: 12.1-in WXGA
Video Card:Intel® Extreme Graphics
Sound Card:
CD ROM/DVD ROM: 8x CD/DVD burner (DVD +/- RW) with double-layer write capability
Ethernet: Integrated Network Card
Modem: Internal 56K Modem
Additional Battery: 8-cell Lithium Ion Additional Battery (65 WHr)
Productivity Software: Microsoft® Office 2003 Small Business Edition
Security Software: McAfee Security Center with VirusScan, Firewall, Spyware Removal, 15-months
Misc: Ink Cartridges, USB Cable
Free Stuff: Dell 720 Color Printer
Weight and Thickness: Starting at 4.1 lbs.2 (H x W x D): 1.1-inch (28mm) x 2.3-inch (59mm) x 5.25-inch (134mm)
Price: $2,728.00
As you can see, the price is very close, i just don't know which pc would be the best buy~
I personally own a dell pc and am very satisfied with it, it hasn't had any major problems so i know i can trust dell, but the alienware
sounded good as well.
I went to alienware.com and saw their comparisons with 700m and they had a leg up on a few features...
4-in-1 Memory Card Reader
Integrated FOUR Speakers for improved multimedia performance
Instant-On button featuring Powercinema
Dedicated button for Silent Mode or high-performance mode option
BUT, I like dell's free printer offer, that's pretty sweet!
Thank you!
the alienware sentia with these mods...
Warranty: 3-Year AlienCare Toll-Free 24/7 Phone Support with Onsite Service Bundled with AlienAutopsy and Respawn
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional with Service Pack 2
Case: Alienware Exclusive Sentia Case
Processor: Intel® Pentium® M 725 1.6GHz 2MB L2 Cache 400MHZ FSB
Motherboard: Intel® 855GME+ICH4M Chipset PC-2700 @ 333MHz
Wireless Network: Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200 Network Connection
Memory: 1GB DDR PC-2700 at 333MHz - 1x1024 SO-DIMM
Hard Drive: Hitachi 60GB 7200 RPM ATA100 with 8MB Cache
Monitors: 12.1" Wide-XGA 1280x800 LCD Display
Video Card: Intel® Extreme Graphics 2 Technology
Sound Card: Sound Blaster Pro Compatible 5.1 Digital Audio
Smart Bay One: 6X Dual Layer DVD+/-RW / 24X CD-RW Combo w/Software
Ethernet NIC: Integrated 10/100Mb Ethernet NIC
Modem: 56K Modem with V.90 Technology
Additional Battery: Sentia 12.1" Primary Lithium-Ion Smart Battery Pack
Additional AC Adapter: Sentia 12.1" 65-Watt AC Adapter
Productivity Software: Microsoft® Office 2003 Small Business Edition
Security Software: Norton™ Internet Security ™ 2004 Professional Edition
Free Alienware Mousepad: Free Alienware® Mousepad
Weight and Thickness: Starting at 3.85 lbs. (H) x (W) x (D) : 1"x11.5"x9"
Price: $2,704.00 After $250 mail-in rebate.
OR
dell 700m with these mods...
Warranty: 3 Yrs Business Standard Plan ($130 Mail in Rebate)
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional
Processor: Intel® Pentium® M Processor 745 (1.80GHz/400MHz FSB)
Wireless Network: Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200 Internal Wireless (802.11 b/g, 54Mbp
Memory: 1GB DDR SDRAM 2Dimms
Hard Drive: 60 GB 7200rm
Monitors: 12.1-in WXGA
Video Card:Intel® Extreme Graphics
Sound Card:
CD ROM/DVD ROM: 8x CD/DVD burner (DVD +/- RW) with double-layer write capability
Ethernet: Integrated Network Card
Modem: Internal 56K Modem
Additional Battery: 8-cell Lithium Ion Additional Battery (65 WHr)
Productivity Software: Microsoft® Office 2003 Small Business Edition
Security Software: McAfee Security Center with VirusScan, Firewall, Spyware Removal, 15-months
Misc: Ink Cartridges, USB Cable
Free Stuff: Dell 720 Color Printer
Weight and Thickness: Starting at 4.1 lbs.2 (H x W x D): 1.1-inch (28mm) x 2.3-inch (59mm) x 5.25-inch (134mm)
Price: $2,728.00
As you can see, the price is very close, i just don't know which pc would be the best buy~
I personally own a dell pc and am very satisfied with it, it hasn't had any major problems so i know i can trust dell, but the alienware
sounded good as well.I went to alienware.com and saw their comparisons with 700m and they had a leg up on a few features...
4-in-1 Memory Card Reader
Integrated FOUR Speakers for improved multimedia performance
Instant-On button featuring Powercinema
Dedicated button for Silent Mode or high-performance mode option
BUT, I like dell's free printer offer, that's pretty sweet!
Thank you!
