Notebook decisions...

[Xodiaq]

A $3319
B $2903
C $3742.95


A D900K Clevo D900K Notebook Computer, 17" LCD
Display: 17 WSXGA+
Video Card: nVidia 7950 GTX 512MB
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 FX60
DDR400 Memory: 2GB
Memory Brand: Corsair
HDD: 100GB SATA 7200rpm
RAID: RAID 0
2nd HD: 100GB SATA 7200rpm
CD-1: 8x DVD+/-RW DL
CD-2: None
Network Adapter: Integrated GBLAN
WLAN: 802.11G + Bluetooth
TV Tuner: None
Battery: 12-Cell Li-Ion Battery
OS: Windows XP Home w/Vista Coupon
Software: None
Carry Bag: Included
USB FDD: Included
Warranty: 1 Year
LCD Protection: 2 Year
Installation: Install
Ship Schedule: Regular


B M570U Clevo M570U Notebook Computer, 17" LCD
Display: 17 WSXGA+
Video Card: nVidia 7950 GTX 512MB
CPU: Intel Core Duo T7600
DDR2 Memory: 2GB DDR2/667
Memory Brand: Corsair
HDD: 100GB SATA 7200rpm
CD: 8x DVD+/-RW DL
2nd HD: None
RAID: Disable
External FDD: None
Battery: 8-Cell Li-Ion Battery
Network Adapter: Integrated GBLAN
WLAN: Intel 3945ABG + Bluetooth
OS: Win Vista Home Basic
Software: None
Carry Bag: Included
TV Tuner: None
Warranty: 1 Year
LCD Protection: 2 Year
Installation: Install
Ship Schedule: Regular


C M590KE Clevo M590KE Notebook, 20" WSXGA+, DVD-RW DL, nVidia 7950GTX 512MB SLi
Display: 20 WSXGA+
Video Card: Dual nVidia 7950 GTX 512MB
CPU: AMD Turion TL-60
DDR2/667 Memory: 2GB
Memory Brand: Corsair
HDD: 80GB SATA 7200rpm
RAID: Disable
2nd HD: None
CD: 8x DVD+/-RW DL
Network Adapter: Integrated GBLAN
WLAN: Bluetooth + 802.11G
TV Tuner: None
Battery: 12-Cell Li-Ion Battery
OS: Windows XP Home w/Vista Coupon
Software: None
Carry Bag: Included
USB FDD: None
Warranty: 1 Year
LCD Protection: 1 Year
Installation: Install
Ship Schedule: Regular

The last one also has 4 memory banks so I could upgrade if I wanted, it also has enough space for a Raid configuration ASWELL as the CD drive, whereas the second one hasn't... of course, the price listed already being without RAID or 4 gb RAM, its already the most expensive... so what do you think, I am looking for the best one for gaming but also with the capibility to perform well in ordinary tasks... as well as having the best value. I am not too sure about the second one though, as if I wished to use any CD/DVDs(I do) I dont have the possibility of Raid, and one of the reasons why I like the last one is for the upgradability... with that sort of money you cant get a new notebook everytime standars rise... its cheaper to upgrade (eg. if games started requiring a min of 3gb ram in the next year, its not gonna happen... but you never know...!)

Thanks,
Chael

P.S please do not worry about software/OS selection in the quotes, I can get them far cheaper from other places so I didnt put much thought into on there...

 

[ThreeD]

I'd choose C if I had to take one of the 3 models you listed above.

Whatever happened to brands like Toshiba or Lenovo/ IBM though? I know Toshiba specs some of their Tecra models with 2gb ram (expandable to 4gb) and 120 gb hdd's. In addition to that you get a C2D cpu, nothing can beat that when it comes to notebooks. I do realize you want 17" or larger display so take a look at the Toshiba Qosmio series also.

If that's not of your interest, go for C!

 

[networkmsia]

I choose B because of the Intel Core 2 Duo.

 

[Robert Allen]

B because of the bigger hard drive space.

Rob

 

[True_Snake]

I'd go with ... C.

I think for gaming, you'd want a bigger screen, and I would sacrifice some HDD space for that.

Good Luck :tu: !


True_Snake