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Sentia vs. dv1240us HP

post #1 of 6
6/2/05 at 1:19am
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Hey well i was on the edge of getting a sentia before i saw hp's dv1240us and it has everything the sentia offers plus more even alot more battery life. i need help deciding post ur comments!
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post #2 of 6
6/2/05 at 1:58am
Hi,

Comparing the two:

CPU: Sentia offers more and faster options

RAM: Sentia RAM is PC2700 333Mhz, HP uses PC2100 266Mhz, quite a bit slower RAM

HDD: Senta uses ATA and has the hitachi 7200rpm HDD. HP with 4200rpm and slow EIDE interface; Sentia HDD a lot faster.

DVD Writers: The Sentia has an 8x, the HP does not disclose

Wireless; Sentia uses latest Intel (2915); HP uses the old Intel (2200). New Intel provides more variety in connections and is more stable.

Battery Life: The HP needs a special (read BIG) battery to get to the 8 hrs, and only gets there by sacrificing performance big time. The Sentia gets around 4 hours, but they are 4 high performance hours.

Software: The Sentia comes with the OS and the DVD Writer software. This allows you to build your image to your tastes. The HP? Look at the list of "bundled" apps; the image is choked with crapware. You'll need to reimage as soon as you get it, assuming HP provides the actual Windows XP media (which AW does).

Style: HP does not have the eyes....

Screen: The specs for the HP screen sound good. The Sentia is a ClearView WUXGA, and is very similar to Sony's XBrite.

To summarize, the HP may get some more battery life, but the Sentia will literally run rings around it performance wise while still getting excellent battery life.
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post #3 of 6
6/2/05 at 2:07am
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if i got the sentia i would only get the 80 gb hard drive hp offers 100 and i would get the 1.8 ghz which is only .1 more than the hp. also the hp already comes with the big batter life and its not that huge at all. its the latest of its model too and thankyou for ur opinion. also, if the alienware breaks u have to sent it all the way to florida comparing to the hp u take it to any bestbuy or w.e to get it fixed
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post #4 of 6
6/2/05 at 2:30am
Actually, get the 60GB 7200rpm. That is the optimum performance.

However, any of the Sentia HDD choices will outperform the HP due to the faster rpm and more advanced interface.

As to the battery life, read HPs material. The 8 hour claim is with the OPTIONAL 12 cell battery. The normal battery is 6 cells, just like the Sentia's. Twice the cells means increased size.

As to service, I am not sure why you would have to send your Sentia to FL. My Sentia has onsite service, wouldn't yours? Also, I don't know what your area is like, but I wouldn't trust the "techs" at the Best Buy here to fix anything. They are pretty PC challenged.

Simply put, faster RAM plus faster HDD plus properly built image equals a big performance difference.
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post #5 of 6
6/2/05 at 5:13am

Get the Sentia

I have to agree with my esteemed notebook forums associate Joelist. The Sentia really outperforms the Hp in every way. Unless the HP is a real bargain, Like half price of the sentia or less. Then I see no reason to even consider the HP product.


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post #6 of 6
6/2/05 at 9:41pm
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thanks for the help i just ordered my sentia!
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