Laptop A or B

Jaafa

So I want a new laptop. Need it for college to do the basics and would like to hook it up to an external monitor and play BF3 on medium settings. Can the two of these do that? And which one if so. Btw budget is a max of 600 if theres something better. Thanks.

A:http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/ASUS_N53JG-SX088V_1048690.html

B:http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/HP_Pavilion_G6-1004sa_1081531.html

Jarren

well,if you fancy driving to Newry





Product overview
Boasting and Intel Core i3 processor running at 2.4GHz with 4GB of memory and a 640GB hard drive, this Medion Erazer X6811 is the ideal games machine as it sports a 15.6" screen and a Nvidia GTX 460 M graphics card.
The laptop also features two of the latest 3.0 USB ports, as well as two 2.0 versions and there's a Firewire port, while to back up the 15.6" screen there's a dedicated multi-media board plus Dolby Home Theatre sound. The machine will read a broad range of media storage cards (SD, SDHC, MMC, MS, MS-PRO) and can form the hub of a wireless network with its Bluetooth and Wi-Fi capabilities.
It comes with Microsoft Windows 7 as its operating system and other preloaded software includes Microsoft Office Starter 2010, Cyberlink Power2Go + YOUCAM, plus a Bullguard Security Pack.
Product features

Hard drive 640GB
Hard drive type SATA
Operating system Microsoft windows 7
Processor Intel Core i3-370M (2.40GHz)
Processor model number Intel Core i3-370M
Processor speed 2.40GHz
Optical drive
Yes
Memory 4GB
Memory card slot
Yes
Cache 3MB
Graphics card details 1536MB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX460 M Gaming Graphics
Graphics memory shared
No
Card reader compatible with SD, SDHC, MMC, MS, MS-PRO
Sound card
Yes
Integrated speakers
Yes
Integrated webcam
Yes
Screen contrast ratio 400:1
Screen response rate 8ms
Screen size 15.6"
Widescreen
Yes
Networking capability
Yes
Wireless networking
Yes
WiFi
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Number of front USB ports 2x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0
FireWire port
Yes
Software pre-loaded Microsoft Office Starter 2010, Cyberlink Power2Go + YOUCAM, Bullguard Security Pack
Integrated microphone
Yes
Battery life Up tp 2.5 hours
Battery life on standby Up tp 60 hours
Type Laptop
Brand Medion
Colour Black
Height, width, depth 5.6 x 39.5 x 26.8 cm
Weight 3.5kg
Product number MD97682
Quick start guide
Yes
Manufacturer's guarantee 12 months
Graphics memory dedicated
Yes
Maximum screen resolution 1366x768 pixel
Technical support 0871 376 1020 http://www.medion.com/gb/service/start/


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Option B for me personally based on a very decent processor

Jaafa

Those are some nice specs. But Medion? Really?

Option B I was thinking too. But A has a better CPU and GPU and its not that much more expensive.

machalla

The graphics card on the Medion is coming way ahead of the one on the other two. Class 1 whereas the two on the other laptops are class 3. I think only the Medion might meet the BF3 requirement. I've never had a bother with Medion kit, although I didn't have one of their laptops before.

http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GTX-460M.33612.0.html

Apparently produced by MSI for Medion.

Review here though its for the i7 cpu not the i3
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Medion-Erazer-X6811-Notebook.43717.0.html

Jaafa

I might have to look into it if then. Is this a short term offer? Because I have to sell my current laptop first.

Its an Asus K52F,i3 CPU,integrated graphics,320GB HDD,15'6 inch HD screen, windows 7 64bit and 4GB ram. Reckon Ill get 300 for it?

Edit: Just noticed it says sold out on the site.

Overheal

ASUS ftw. Out of stock ftl.

beno619

my laptop has a gt 540 and it can play crysis 2 on medium. so I'l assume this could play bf3 on medium.
http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Acer_Aspire_5750G_1091432.html

Inspiron 15R with a graphics card that can also play crysis 2 on medium.
http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Dell_Inspiron_15R_1085130.html

Jaafa

beno619 wrote: »

my laptop has a gt 540 and it can play crysis 2 on medium. so I'l assume this could play bf3 on medium.
http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Acer_Aspire_5750G_1091432.html

Inspiron 15R with a graphics card that can also play crysis 2 on medium.
http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Dell_Inspiron_15R_1085130.html

Does that Dell have the 2nd generation core i3s?

beno619

Jaafa wrote: »

beno619 wrote: »

my laptop has a gt 540 and it can play crysis 2 on medium. so I'l assume this could play bf3 on medium.
http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Acer_Aspire_5750G_1091432.html

Inspiron 15R with a graphics card that can also play crysis 2 on medium.
http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Dell_Inspiron_15R_1085130.html

Does that Dell have the 2nd generation core i3s?

Na it's only the 1st generation, but gaily decent value because of the graphics card.

If you really wanna play bf3 on 1080p monitor you should probably go the a laptop with the gt 540m or better.

I got my xps from the Dell uk outlet. You should be able to pick one up for Under 600 yo yo's with 2nd gen i7, gt 524 or 540, 4 Gb Ram ect.

Jaafa

beno619 wrote: »

Na it's only the 1st generation, but gaily decent value because of the graphics card.

If you really wanna play bf3 on 1080p monitor you should probably go the a laptop with the gt 540m or better.

I got my xps from the Dell uk outlet. You should be able to pick one up for Under 600 yo yo's with 2nd gen i7, gt 524 or 540, 4 Gb Ram ect.

Yeah but you have to be watching that site constantly to find an offer like that. I heard they get snapped up pretty quick. Do they deliver here?

beno619

Jaafa wrote: »

Yeah but you have to be watching that site constantly to find an offer like that. I heard they get snapped up pretty quick. Do they deliver here?

Just checked there they have 2 i7's with gt 525m that come in at around € 530. I used deliverme.ie, Great service and they delivered to me next day. Dell usually put up new inventory every week not too hard to find a great deal there are a few decently priced alienwares too.

Jaafa

beno619 wrote: »

Just checked there they have 2 i7's with gt 525m that come in at around € 530. I used deliverme.ie, Great service and they delivered to me next day. Dell usually put up new inventory every week not too hard to find a great deal there are a few decently priced alienwares too.

Can you link me to it please? Also your above link doesn't work.

beno619

Sorry the correct link is http://www.deliverme.ie/

Jaafa

beno619 wrote: »

Sorry the correct link is http://www.deliverme.ie/

Thanks. Could you link the outlet store too? I look on it but I don't see any bargains like you describe.

beno619

Jaafa wrote: »

beno619 wrote: »

Sorry the correct link is http://www.deliverme.ie/

Thanks. Could you link the outlet store too? I look on it but I don't see any bargains like you describe.

Just checked there an the i7's are gone and there's only an i3, just check during the week because they update quite regularly .

outlet.euro.dell.com/Online/InventorySearch.aspx?brandId=7&c=uk&cs=ukdfh1&l=en&s=dfh

Jaafa

beno619 wrote: »

Just checked there an the i7's are gone and there's only an i3, just check during the week because they update quite regularly .

outlet.euro.dell.com/Online/InventorySearch.aspx?brandId=7&c=uk&cs=ukdfh1&l=en&s=dfh

Thanks for that. So is the price so low because there'll probably be a few dents or scratches on the laptop?

beno619

Jaafa wrote: »

beno619 wrote: »

Just checked there an the i7's are gone and there's only an i3, just check during the week because they update quite regularly .

outlet.euro.dell.com/Online/InventorySearch.aspx?brandId=7&c=uk&cs=ukdfh1&l=en&s=dfh

Thanks for that. So is the price so low because there'll probably be a few dents or scratches on the laptop?

They have certified refurbished and scratch and dent, certified refurbished can consist of returned laptops and cancelled orders so sometimes there brand new, mine had 3 blemishes on the underside and they were only noticeable with the microscope.

Jaafa

beno619 wrote: »

They have certified refurbished and scratch and dent, certified refurbished can consist of returned laptops and cancelled orders so sometimes there brand new, mine had 3 blemishes on the underside and they were only noticeable with the microscope.

I see. I'm liking the look of this one right now http://outlet.euro.dell.com/Online/SecondaryInventorySearch.aspx?rn=2827&SC=lowToHigh&c=uk&cs=ukdfh1&l=en&s=

Whats the story if somethings is wrong when I get it. Is there a 1 year warranty?

beno619

Jaafa wrote: »

beno619 wrote: »

They have certified refurbished and scratch and dent, certified refurbished can consist of returned laptops and cancelled orders so sometimes there brand new, mine had 3 blemishes on the underside and they were only noticeable with the microscope.

I see. I'm liking the look of this one right now http://outlet.euro.dell.com/Online/SecondaryInventorySearch.aspx?rn=2827&SC=lowToHigh&c=uk&cs=ukdfh1&l=en&s=

Whats the story if somethings is wrong when I get it. Is there a 1 year warranty?

Link didn't work for me what model is it ?
Yeh ship with a standard 1 year warranty .

Jaafa

beno619 wrote: »

Link didn't work for me what model is it ?
Yeh ship with a standard 1 year warranty .

Damn sorry. Its a dell 15r, core i7, Nivida GeForce GT 525M,4Gb ram, 640GB HDD, etc.

Comes out at about 600 total delivered to my house.

beno619

Jaafa wrote: »

beno619 wrote: »

Link didn't work for me what model is it ?
Yeh ship with a standard 1 year warranty .

Damn sorry. Its a dell 15r, core i7, Nivida GeForce GT 525M,4Gb ram, 640GB HDD, etc.

Comes out at about 600 total delivered to my house.

Sounds good, you should do some research on both the 15r and xps and see which suits you better, I would hold out for the xps because of the speakers and build quality, but your gonna get a good laptop either way.

denballs

DEFINITELY B...........thyey,r both pretty much the same.......with the exception of the processer........i could explain why one is better then the other..but it may be complicated so..

A,s PROCESSER IS AN I3.........the newest version of this is the i7

B,s processer compares with most i7 processers .......

http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=AMD+Phenom+II+P960+Qu

Jaafa

beno619 wrote: »

Sounds good, you should do some research on both the 15r and xps and see which suits you better, I would hold out for the xps because of the speakers and build quality, but your gonna get a good laptop either way.

Alright thanks for all the help. Ill keep an eye on the site and wait for a bargain.