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Buying a new laptop, two to choose from

  • 06-06-2011 12:04pm
    #1
    Aldito
    Closed Accounts Posts: 452 ✭✭


    I'm in the market for a new laptop. I have narrowed it down to a 13". This is the perfect size for me but I would still like decent enough specs, ie. I had a netbook before and I definitely don't want another.

    I found these two laptops. Family members have had great experience with ASUS before so I think I'm ready to buy one of them. I can't really go much higher budget-wise, and I think these look like decent specs for the price

    Is it worth the extra £50 for the second one? The only differences I really see are Dual Core vs Core 2 Duo and bluetooth? Does the difference in the processor justify the extra cost? Sorry, computer donk here.

    http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/ASUS_UL30AX32A_1079073.html

    http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/ASUS_UL30A-QX328V_1068303.html

    Thanks a mil for any advice


Comments

  • #2
    Big Lar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,435 ✭✭✭Big Lar


    Huh, the cheaper one seems to have a longer battery life


  • #3
    coylemj
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,620 ✭✭✭✭coylemj


    They seem to have the same features except as you said for the processor and Bluetooth. However the cheaper machine has a greater claimed battery life, probably because the two laptops have the same battery but the more powerful processor will chew up more watts and so run down faster.

    Given that you're obviously not a power user I'd say go for the cheaper machine, you don't need the extra computing power and it will only shorten the battery life.

    If you didn't use Bluetooth on the netbook then it's unlikely you'l need it on the new laptop, anyway you can always buy a cheap Bluetooth dongle (plugs into the USB port) in the future if you really do end up needing Bluetooth at some point in the future.

    If you look at any other laptop, make sure that it supports the 'n' Wi-Fi standard, look for - 802.11b/g/n Wireless - both of the laptops you're considering do.


  • #4
    Aldito
    Closed Accounts Posts: 452 ✭✭Aldito


    coylemj wrote: »
    Given that you're obviously not a power user I'd say go for the cheaper machine, you don't need the extra computing power and it will only shorten the battery life.

    Hey guys, thanks for the responses. Well my main use is online poker. Need to be able to run 12+ tables + tracking software, usually have itunes or something alongside that. Would the lower processor be able to handle this kind of activity lag-free?

    Yeah bluetooth is meh. Used it occasionally for headphones and wireless file transfer for phone photos etc., but not much at all.

    Also, Doe the HDMI outlet mean I can hook it up to two monitors, providing I have a HDMI monitor and cable, as well as VGA?


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