Hi all,

I am confused on which of these two Laptops I’m going to buy. I have narrowed them down to these two because they fit my budget. Please help. And please explain why would you prefer that one over the other. Thank you very much.

Here they are:

Laptop 1: HP 530 (Core 2 Duo T5200 1.6GHz, 2GB RAM, 160GB HDD, Vista Business)

Specs:
Operating Systems: Windows® Vista™ Business
Platform: Notebook PC
Expansion Ports: 1 – Type I/II PC Card Slot
PS/2 Mouse Connectors: N/A
PS/2 Keyboard Connectors: N/A
Serial Communication Ports: N/A
Parallel Ports: N/A
USB Ports: 2
FireWire Ports: N/A
Fast Infrared Ports (FIR): N/A
LAN Ports: 1
Modem Ports: 1
Audio Out Jacks: 1
Line In Jacks: N/A
Microphone Jacks: 1
VGA Ports: 1
S-Video Connectors: N/A
DVI Video: N/A
HDMI Ports: N/A
Port Replicator/Connector: N/A
Processor Brand: Intel
Processor Class: Centrino Core™ 2 Duo Processor T5200
Processor Speed: 1.60GHz
Processor FSB: 533MHz
Processor Cache: 2MB
Additional Technologies: Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology
Memory Type: DDR2
Memory Size: 2GB (1GB X 2)
Memory Speed: DDR2 533
Memory Slots (Total): 2
Memory Slots (Available): 0
Maximum Memory Supported: 2GB
Capacity: 160GB (5400 RPM)
Optical Drive Type: Dual Layer DVD±RW
Supplemental Drive Type: N/A
Audio Description: Integrated Audio
Audio Chipset: Conexant CX20468
Graphics Description: Integrated Graphics
GPU/VPU: Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Video Memory: up to 224MB Shared
Video Interface: VGA
Communications Description: Integrated LAN
Integrated Wireless LAN
Integrated Modem
Interface Type: Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
RJ-11 Phone Connector
RJ-45 Ethernet Connector
Data Transfer Rate: 10/100Mbps NIC
56Kbps Modem
54 Mbps
Protocols: 802.11a
802.11g
V.92
802.11b
Width: 14.09″
357.9 mm
Height: 35.9 mm
1.26″
Depth: 10.12″, 257 mm
Weight: 6 lbs
2.7 kg
Mouse Type: Touch Pad
Buttons: 2
Keyboard Type: 101 Key US Keyboard
Display Type: WXGA with BrightView technology
Viewable Screen Size: 15.4″
Maximum Resolution: 1280 x 800
Battery Type: 4-Cell Lithium-ion
Battery Life: Up to 2.75 hours

Laptop 2: Compaq Presario C770US Laptop Computer – Intel Pentium Dual-Core T2390 1.86GHz, 802.11b/g Wireless, 2GB DDR2, 160GB HDD, DL DVDRW, 15.4″ WXGA, Windows Vista Home Premium

Specs:
Operating Systems: Windows® Vista™ Home Premium
Platform: Notebook PC
Expansion Ports: N/A
PS/2 Mouse Connectors: N/A
PS/2 Keyboard Connectors: N/A
Serial Communication Ports: N/A
Parallel Ports: N/A
USB Ports: 3
FireWire Ports: N/A
Fast Infrared Ports (FIR): N/A
LAN Ports: 1
Modem Ports: 1
Audio Out Jacks: 1
Line In Jacks: N/A
Microphone Jacks: 1
VGA Ports: 1
S-Video Connectors: 1 – TV Out
DVI Video: N/A
Port Replicator/Connector: N/A
Processor Brand: Intel
Processor Class: Pentium Dual-Core Processor T2390
Processor Speed: 1.86Ghz
Processor FSB: 533MHz
Processor Cache: 1MB
Memory Type: DDR2
Memory Size: 2GB
Maximum Memory Supported: 3GB
Capacity: 160GB (5400 RPM)
Optical Drive Type: Dual Layer DVD±RW with LightScribe
Supplemental Drive Type: Media Reader
Capacity: 5-in-1
Media Types: SecureDigital
Memory Stick
xD-Picture Card
Memory Stick PRO
Multi Media Card
Audio Description: Integrated Audio
Graphics Description: Integrated Graphics
GPU/VPU: Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
Video Memory: up to 358MB Shared
Video Interface: S-Video, VGA
Communications Description: Integrated LAN
Integrated Modem
Integrated Wireless LAN
Interface Type: RJ-11 Phone Connector
RJ-45 Ethernet Connector
802.11b/g Wireless Networking
Data Transfer Rate: 10/100Mbps NIC
56Kbps Modem
54 Mbps
Protocols: V.92
802.11b
802.11g
Width: 14″
355.6 mm
Height: 1.29″ – 1.58″, 32.8 – 40.1 mm
Depth: 10.11″, 256.8 mm
Weight: 2.6 Kg
5.71 lbs
Mouse Type: Touch Pad
Buttons: 2
Scrolling Capability: Dedicated ScrollPad
Keyboard Type: 101 Key US Keyboard
Display Type: WXGA with High-Definition BrightView
Viewable Screen Size: 15.4″
Maximum Resolution: 1280 x 800
Battery Type: 6-Cell Lithium-ion

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